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North Rhine-Westphalia

Kreis Recklinghausen

Oer-Erkenschwick

Haard Forest Trails – Rennberg Fire Watchtower loop from Oer-Erkenschwick

Bike touring routes & trails

North Rhine-Westphalia

Kreis Recklinghausen

Oer-Erkenschwick

Haard Forest Trails – Rennberg Fire Watchtower loop from Oer-Erkenschwick

Hard

4.7

(81)

903

riders

Haard Forest Trails – Rennberg Fire Watchtower loop from Oer-Erkenschwick

03:47

41.6km

470m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 9, 2026

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Naturpark Hohe Mark - Westmünsterland

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

993 m

Wooden Sculptures on the Waldpromenade

Highlight • Structure

The impressive wooden figures, such as the wooden forest ranger and wild boar, provide a friendly introduction to the exciting Haard.
Wood art at its finest!

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2

2.96 km

Forest Trail in Naturpark Hohe Mark - Westmünsterland

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

It's more of a route for off-road vehicles

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3

10.5 km

Haard Forest Trails

Highlight • Forest

In the north of the Ruhr area, the Haard between Haltern, Marl and Oer-Erkenschwick is a popular forest area for cycling and hiking.

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11.7 km

Rennberg Fire Watchtower

Highlight • Viewpoint

From the fire tower you can see almost the entire Haard. In good weather you have a very good view.

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5

12.0 km

View of the forest in Naturpark Hohe Mark - Westmünsterland

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is really an adventure trail. We recommend.

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6

14.2 km

Charcoal Kiln Site in the Haard near Flaesheim

Highlight • Historical Site

Every year on May 1 the charcoal distiller is lit. It is an event where you can learn something about the work of the charcoal burner. In addition, the physical …

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28.8 km

Long-distance trail in Naturpark Hohe Mark - Westmünsterland

Highlight • Forest

A very little frequented forest section with the chance to see animals. In the fern forests you feel like you are in the jungle.

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33.3 km

Enchanted Forest Path in Naturpark Hohe Mark - Westmünsterland

Highlight • Forest

It's very doable in the dry - if you're in control of the downhill speed. In the wet it should be a challenge .... nat. not with MTB or E-MTB

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41.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.2 km

11.9 km

2.15 km

1.25 km

164 m

Surfaces

31.8 km

3.79 km

3.51 km

1.75 km

769 m

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Highest point (130 m)

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Thursday 16 July

28°C

14°C

44 %

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