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Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Kreis Borken
Reken

Reken to the wild horses Loop

Hard

4.6

(41)

201

riders

Reken to the wild horses Loop

03:30

57.6km

200m

Cycling

Wild horses in Germany? Yes, you read that right - in the Merfelder Bruch near Reken there is a wild horse reserve where you can watch the beautiful animals. This round tour takes you via Dülmen to the reserve, which is open on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays from 10…

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Last updated: February 6, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 538 m for 67 m

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571 m

Reken Tower Windmill and Open-Air Museum

Highlight • Monument

The Reken tower windmill rises prominently on a hill, visible from afar. It is one of the most beautiful and oldest of its kind in Westphalia. The cap, with its …

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1.44 km

The climbing garden is free and great fun for children. The one and a half kilometer long forest adventure trail also begins here. Along the way, twelve stations provide information …

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3.60 km

Forest Chapel and Hermitage, Reken

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The forest chapel is situated in a wonderfully peaceful location, nestled along beautiful hiking and cycling trails. It is open to visitors during the day. A document dating back to …

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26.9 km

Dülmen Wildlife Park

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The wildlife park is a real highlight and can be easily explored on foot or by bike. If you are a little lucky you can also watch the game.

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40.8 km

Dülmen Wild Horse Reserve

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Anyone who expects the reintroduced horses to constantly gallop through the landscape is not entirely correct. The horses are “wild” primarily because they are on their own in the wild …

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56.5 km

Kneipp Pool Reken

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In the eight by four meter water treading pool you have the opportunity to cool your feet the Kneipp way. A special floor covering ensures improved blood circulation. The 10 …

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57.6 km

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Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

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31.8 km

15.5 km

7.02 km

3.05 km

143 m

134 m

Surfaces

39.8 km

11.0 km

4.46 km

1.55 km

748 m

124 m

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Thursday 23 July

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July 8, 2023,Tour zu den Pferden
This was a really leisurely tour. Of course, the best thing was the horses 🐎

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April 7, 2023

Wild horses in Germany? Yes, you read that right - in the Merfelder Bruch near Reken there is a wild horse reserve where you can watch the beautiful animals. This round tour takes you via Dülmen to the reserve, which is open on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. A visit is

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