Halterner Reservoir – Blue Bridge at the Weir loop from Sythen

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Ruhr Region

Kreis Recklinghausen

Haltern am See

Halterner Reservoir – Blue Bridge at the Weir loop from Sythen

Moderate

5.0

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Halterner Reservoir – Blue Bridge at the Weir loop from Sythen

02:19

37.8km

260m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel 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: July 17, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 9.79 km for 235 m

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

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.26 km

Halterner Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

... a worthwhile destination, cycling around the lake is also recommended. Especially the north side (one side of the forest, the other with a view of the lake) invites you …

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3.13 km

View of the Halterner Reservoir — North Side

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful lake to rest and relax, also suitable for fishing, swimming and boating.

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5.74 km

Westruper Heide - Trailhead and parking

Highlight • Natural

The well-developed network of paths has various themed routes and leaves plenty of space for exploring on the marked paths. Of course, there are also enough benches for long breaks. …

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15.6 km

The Haard

Highlight • Forest

The largest and most beautiful forest area in the region.

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23.4 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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30.3 km

Halterner Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Great starting point for a walk around the lake. It's the largest drinking water extraction facility, which is why swimming is prohibited everywhere.

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30.8 km

Blue Bridge at the Weir

Highlight • Bridge

The new Blue Bridge is finally finished. It is just as beautiful as the old one, but this time it should last longer.

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32.0 km

Halterner Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

The Halterner Stausee reservoir is easily accessible by train. Trains run every 30 minutes from Münster and Wanne-Eickel.

At the train station, simply turn right, walk a short distance parallel …

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