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Juniper Path in Naturpark Hohe Mark - Westmünsterland

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Juniper Path in Naturpark Hohe Mark - Westmünsterland

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  • Location: Haltern am See, Kreis Recklinghausen, Ruhr Region, Münster District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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    August 1, 2026

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    The Westruper Heide is a 90-hectare nature reserve in Haltern am See, directly on the Halterner Stausee lake, known for its purple heather bloom in late summer, rare animals, and flat hiking trails. The area has been protected since 1937 and offers sandy dry grasslands as well as juniper groves. From July to September, the common heather blooms in a strong purple. With a bit of luck, you might see Thekla's lark, smooth snake, or wandering sheep for landscape maintenance. Free hiking parking spaces are located on Hullerner Straße, often near restaurants or beer gardens.
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    Location: Haltern am See, Kreis Recklinghausen, Ruhr Region, Münster District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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