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Natural Monuments

North Rhine-Westphalia

Münster District

Niederhofer Holz Nature Reserve — Beech Forest

Natural Monuments

North Rhine-Westphalia

Münster District

Niederhofer Holz Nature Reserve — Beech Forest

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Niederhofer Holz Nature Reserve — Beech Forest

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Niederhofer Holz

Location: Ruhr Region, Münster District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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January 15, 2024

Hiking

The Niederhofer Holz, a picturesque forest area in Dortmund, extends over an area of 168 hectares on the northern slope of the Ardey Mountains. This forest is part of the …

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October 27, 2025

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The Niederhofer Holz Nature Reserve is a 155.89-hectare woodland in the south of Dortmund. It was designated a nature reserve in 2020 to preserve its valuable habitats and biodiversity. The area protects, in particular, communities of forest and meadowland, as well as rare plants and plant communities found in the forest and inland dunes. The reserve also contains remnants of historic paths, such as the former Wehrmacht ammunition supply road, which are now used as hiking trails.

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January 29, 2025

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View of Dortmund – View of Signal Iduna Park loop from Hörde

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View of Signal Iduna Park – View of Dortmund loop from Dortmund-Kirchhörde

18.4km

04:59

260m

260m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 230 m

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Location: Ruhr Region, Münster District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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