Nature Reserve Guide
Dingdener Heide is a nature reserve situated within the Hohe Mark Nature Park, offering a varied landscape for outdoor pursuits. The area features a mosaic of extensively used fresh, moist, and wet grasslands, interwoven with field groves, hedgerows, and both spruce and deciduous forests. Shallow water ponds and small riparian forest areas along waterways contribute to its natural features, providing a suitable environment for several sports like hiking, jogging, touring cycling, road cycling, and more.
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4.6
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4.7
(161)
500
hikers
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
(71)
175
hikers
6.53km
01:39
10m
10m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.7
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213
hikers
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.7
(44)
148
hikers
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
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6
runners
15.2km
01:40
20m
20m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
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runners
6.55km
00:40
20m
20m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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runners
6.40km
00:41
10m
10m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
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13
runners
Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.8
(22)
179
riders
18.8km
01:11
50m
50m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

3.3
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riders
17.0km
01:00
30m
30m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.6
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47
riders
21.7km
01:16
60m
60m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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36
riders
22.2km
01:26
50m
50m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.4
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232
riders
40.3km
02:11
90m
90m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.7
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96
riders
Hard gravel ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

4.9
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137
riders
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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42
riders
86.1km
05:06
100m
100m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.8
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23
riders
54.3km
02:51
130m
130m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

26
riders
52.4km
02:10
160m
160m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

20
riders
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

27
riders
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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16
riders
22.1km
01:42
110m
110m
Hard mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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8
riders
37.4km
02:33
100m
100m
Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

4.0
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7
riders
53.5km
02:57
140m
140m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.7
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9
riders
Moderate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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Dingdener Heide is a nature reserve situated within the Hohe Mark Nature Park. It features a diverse landscape of woodlands, grasslands, wetlands, and water features. The area is recognized for its nature conservation importance and as a habitat for endangered bird species.
Dingdener Heide offers a variety of outdoor activities including hiking, jogging, touring cycling, road cycling, gravel biking, and mountain biking. The reserve contains 95 routes suitable for different sports and skill levels. More information can be found in the Hiking in Dingdener Heide guide.
Yes, Dingdener Heide offers several easy hiking trails. An example is the Mumbecker Brook Trail, a 2.1 mile (3.4 km) loop. For more options, consult the Easy hikes in Dingdener Heide guide.
Popular cycling routes include the Aasee (Bocholt) loop from Dingden, which is 11.7 miles (18.8 km) long. The Cycling in Dingdener Heide guide provides additional routes for touring and road cycling.
Dingdener Heide is characterized by diverse woodlands, extensive grasslands, and wetlands. It also features shallow water ponds that serve as spawning grounds for amphibians and habitats for various birds. Small riparian forest areas are present along waterways.
Dingdener Heide is a popular destination with more than 2,000 visitors having explored its routes on komoot. The 95 available routes have an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from over 400 ratings.
Yes, komoot offers several guides for Dingdener Heide, including Hiking in Dingdener Heide, Cycling in Dingdener Heide, and Running Trails in Dingdener Heide. Guides for specific interests like Natural Monuments are also available.
The terrain in Dingdener Heide is generally flat, consisting of a mosaic of grasslands, fields, and woodlands. Many paths are paved, while others are unpaved, offering varied conditions for different activities. The landscape includes fresh, moist, and wet grasslands.
Jogging routes include the Running loop from Dingden, a 4.1 mile (6.6 km) moderate route. The Running Trails in Dingdener Heide guide lists additional options.
Information on mountain biking routes is available, such as the View over the countryside – Berenschot's Watermill loop, a 40.1 mile (64.5 km) moderate route. The MTB Trails in Dingdener Heide guide provides more details.
The official website for the Erholungsgebiet Dingdener Heide (Recreation Area Dingdener Heide) is dingdener-heide.de. This site provides further information about the area and its facilities.
The official phone number for inquiries regarding Dingdener Heide is +49 2852 2405. This number can be used for direct contact with the recreation area management.

