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North Rhine-Westphalia

Ruhr Region

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

Hard

4.7

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213

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

05:43

22.2km

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: May 8, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Naturpark Hohe Mark - Westmünsterland

Sterkrade-Nord und Schlaegerheide

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.50 km

Hohe Mark Natural Forest

Highlight • Forest

The whole hiking route is ideal for breathing deeply and to recharge your batteries.

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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

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 1973 and designed in sub-areas in the sense of biotope and species protection. It has become an important habitat for plants and animals that are worthy of protection. The lake, which today measures approximately 54 hectares, is home to a nationwide significant underwater plant vegetation (including five candelabra algae species).

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8.81 km

Heath lake

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is a great place to linger. There's a bench to the side where you can sit. You have a fantastic view of the lake. I've enjoyed some wonderful sunsets there 😍.

Who has been here and what amazing things have you seen?

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11.2 km

Pfingstsee (Whitsun Lake)

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

Also this lake is owed to the mining. The seams in the subsurface can be thought of slowly and there are always such depressions. It's just good that nature is stronger than humans. Here a little stream meandered a few years ago.

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11.4 km

Rest Area at the Lake in Naturpark Hohe Mark - Westmünsterland

Highlight • Lake

Fantastic place. It looks a little apocalyptic with the dead trees in the water.

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13.0 km

Heidhof Lake

Highlight • Lake

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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13.4 km

Old Moor and New Life Information Board

Highlight • Natural Monument

22.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.4 km

1.79 km

534 m

Surfaces

17.4 km

1.76 km

1.26 km

916 m

775 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Thursday 9 July

27°C

14°C

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

Hohe Mark Natural Forest

Rotbach Nature Reserve

View of the Heidesee

Heath lake

Pfingstsee (Whitsun Lake)

Rest Area at the Lake in Naturpark Hohe Mark - Westmünsterland

Heidhof Lake

Old Moor and New Life Information Board

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