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Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Ruhr Region
Kreis Recklinghausen
Oer-Erkenschwick

Gateway to the Haard – The Haard loop from Oer-Erkenschwick

Moderate

4.7

(26)

163

riders

Gateway to the Haard – The Haard loop from Oer-Erkenschwick

01:55

27.2km

200m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 21, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 9.19 km for 235 m

Closed: • Monday-Friday: 7:30 AM-8:30 AM (otherwise open)

After 18.0 km for 235 m

Closed: • Monday-Friday: 7:30 AM-8:30 AM (otherwise open)

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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5.02 km

Famberg Forest Trail in Die Haard

Highlight • Forest

Nice gravel road, not steep.

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2

8.50 km

Gateway to the Haard

Highlight • Forest

These highlights are highly recommended, especially the selected paths through the Haard are beautiful. However, the approach via Herten and Recklinghausen could lead to better routes.

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3

10.0 km

Wesel-Datteln Canal

Highlight • River

Well-developed towpath on the Wesel-Datteln Canal, is easy to navigate.

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4

12.1 km

Westruper Heath Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Westruper Heide is a uniquely beautiful and manageable heath area with numerous walking paths. This heath is very impressive at all times of the year, whether slightly frozen in …

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5

13.7 km

A very nice spot at the Halterner reservoir.
Great selection of food and drinks. In an exceptional place

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20.8 km

Haard Forest Trails

Highlight • Forest

In the north of the Ruhr area, the Haard between Haltern, Marl and Oer-Erkenschwick is a popular forest area for cycling and hiking.

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7

21.1 km

Cycle Path Through the Haard

Highlight • Cycleway

Quiet wide bike path through the Haardt

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8

23.7 km

The Haard

Highlight • Forest

The largest and most beautiful forest area in the region.

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27.2 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.2 km

6.29 km

5.71 km

815 m

247 m

Surfaces

12.5 km

7.02 km

6.73 km

518 m

277 m

157 m

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Thursday 2 July

23°C

11°C

2 %

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