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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Ruhr Region

Kreis Recklinghausen

Haltern am See

Westruper Heath – Westrup Heath loop from Westruper Heide

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Hiking trails & Routes

Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Ruhr Region

Kreis Recklinghausen

Haltern am See

Westruper Heath – Westrup Heath loop from Westruper Heide

Moderate

4.7

(18)

hikers

Westruper Heath – Westrup Heath loop from Westruper Heide

04:36

17.5km

140m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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After 3.38 km for 34 m

After 14.4 km for 34 m

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Parking

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1.54 km

Westruper Heath

Highlight • Natural

Very worthwhile at any time of year, an absolute highlight in August when the heather is in bloom 🌸🤩. It only gets a bit crowded at weekends...

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1.61 km

Great little heathland area as a nature reserve. Particularly beautiful when the heather is in bloom, and very popular with visitors at weekends. The climbing forest and Halterner Lake are in the immediate vicinity.

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4.82 km

Dachsberg Trailhead

Highlight • Parking

Ideal for families, as there is a forest playground at the parking lot.

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6.37 km

View from Dachsberg

Highlight • Viewpoint

For those who do not like to climb on fire towers: Again, there is a great view!

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6.61 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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7.01 km

The Haard Forest and Rennberg Observation Tower

Highlight • Forest

So much nature, so great light, so great colors: the Haard is a must for pleasure hikers!

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14.0 km

View of Flaesheim Lock

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Nice gravel road right on the canal, from here you have a good view of the lock

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17.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.64 km

6.89 km

1.99 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.97 km

5.02 km

3.82 km

1.68 km

1.01 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

Weather

Wednesday 1 July

24°C

13°C

89 %

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Max wind speed: 27.0 km/h

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Westruper Heath – Westrup Heath loop from Westruper Heide

Westruper Heath

Westrup Heath

Dachsberg Trailhead

View from Dachsberg

Rennberg Fire Watchtower

The Haard Forest and Rennberg Observation Tower

View of Flaesheim Lock

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