Rotbach Nature Reserve – Heath lake loop from Im Fort westlich der Vellenfurth

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Ruhr Region

Rotbach Nature Reserve – Heath lake loop from Im Fort westlich der Vellenfurth

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Rotbach Nature Reserve – Heath lake loop from Im Fort westlich der Vellenfurth

05:44

22.3km

100m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 31, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Naturpark Hohe Mark - Westmünsterland

Sterkrade-Nord und Schlaegerheide

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.96 km

Hiesfelder Wald

Nature Reserve

4.88 km

Rotbach Nature Reserve

Highlight • Forest

The Rotbach is a wonderful piece of nature.
The main paths are pleasant to walk on.
There used to be a beautiful path along the Rotbach.
Most of it is now closed to protect nature.
Please stick to it

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8.32 km

View of the Heidesee

Highlight • Lake

The Heidesee in the northwest of the city of Bottrop is a three-water former gravel excavation complex. The area was included in the recreation concept of the Ruhr area in …

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8.81 km

Heath lake

Highlight • Viewpoint

At Heidesee also worth a walk, quiet and varied. Take your camera with you.

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11.3 km

Pfingstsee Lake

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

This lake is also a result of mining. The underground seams are allowed to subside slowly, and such depressions are created again and again. It is a good thing that …

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13.1 km

The Heidhofsee is about 4.8 hectares and an important recreational center in Bottrop. There are circular hiking trails, play areas and lawns as well as the Heidhof center. Bathing is not allowed, but you can cool your feet.

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13.5 km

Old Moor and New Life Information Board

Highlight • Natural Monument

22.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.7 km

1.83 km

573 m

179 m

Surfaces

17.3 km

1.76 km

1.58 km

1.36 km

350 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 19 October

13°C

4°C

24 %

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Comments

July 13, 2024,Traumblick über den See – Rotbach Runde von Brink

Without @derolli, @Meilensammler and I spent a relaxed tour in the countryside today. In sunny weather - which we unfortunately didn't have - it was ideal for natural sun protection.
The sections by the three lakes in particular are very beautiful, but overall the profile is not that varied, as there are many long, straight sections. This meant that there …

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August 31, 2022,Rondje vanuit Holthausen - Bachlauf

This walk has a bit of everything. Walk on gravel paths, walk on unpaved. Difference in height and walking through a part of young forest that is maintained, but also through primary forests. Very nice walk in this area. There are plenty of parking spaces in this area and plenty of rest places on these routes

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