Pfingstsee (Whitsun Lake) – Pfingstsee loop from Im Fort westlich der Vellenfurth

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North Rhine-Westphalia

Ruhr Region

Pfingstsee (Whitsun Lake) – Pfingstsee loop from Im Fort westlich der Vellenfurth

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Pfingstsee (Whitsun Lake) – Pfingstsee loop from Im Fort westlich der Vellenfurth

04:06

16.0km

70m

Hiking

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

Last updated: August 21, 2026

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Sterkrade-Nord und Schlaegerheide

Naturpark Hohe Mark - Westmünsterland

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6.86 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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9.22 km

Bench with a view of the lake in Naturpark Hohe Mark - Westmünsterland

Highlight • Lake

A nice place to relax while looking at the water 😊

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9.42 km

Heath lake

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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9.91 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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13.3 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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