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Oer-Erkenschwick

The Haard

Highlight • Forest

The Haard

Cycling

4.9

(1463)

Hiking

5.0

(18)

Gravel riding

5.0

(14)

Mountain biking

5.0

(5)

Nordic walking

5.0

(1)

Road cycling

5.0

(1)

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Naturpark Hohe Mark - Westmünsterland

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  • Location: Oer-Erkenschwick, Kreis Recklinghausen, Ruhr Region, Münster District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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    May 26, 2018

    Cycling

    The largest and most beautiful forest area in the region.
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    May 10, 2018

    Cycling

    The Haard is the largest contiguous forest area in (or on) the Ruhr area. The Haard is ideal for hiking and cycling.
    You should have a mountain bike or trekking …
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    May 28, 2020

    Cycling

    55 km² of forest the "Green Hell" of the northern lights of the Ruhr area. Ideal for hiking and cycling.
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    Westerholt Historic Village – The Haard loop from Gelsenkirchen-Hassel

    53.7km

    03:22

    270m

    270m

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

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

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    Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

    Moderate

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    Elevation 110 m

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    Location: Oer-Erkenschwick, Kreis Recklinghausen, Ruhr Region, Münster District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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