Lanstroper See Nature Reserve – Lanstroper Ei Water Tower loop from Hostedde

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Ruhr Region

Lanstroper See Nature Reserve – Lanstroper Ei Water Tower loop from Hostedde

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Lanstroper See Nature Reserve – Lanstroper Ei Water Tower loop from Hostedde

02:03

7.66km

80m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 30, 2026

Tips

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Lanstroper See

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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908 m

Scenic Nature Trail in the Ruhr Region

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An August hike after the August rain is also nice.

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1.43 km

View from Halde Grevel

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Combination dump of waste dump and garbage dump, which together form an artificial "ridge". The partially recultivated parts are also known under the name "Greveler Alm".

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3.50 km

View of Lanstroper Lake

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The Lanstroper lake is one of the most important habitats for migratory and breeding waterfowl in Dortmund, it is the third largest still waters of the city.

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3.51 km

Lanstroper See Nature Reserve

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There are several hiking trails around the Lanstroper Ei. Often with a great view of Dortmund or the Münsterland.

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3.65 km

Orchard meadow in the NSG Lanstroper See

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You can take 2 buckets of fruit with you for personal use.

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5.32 km

Lanstroper Ei Water Tower

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The Lanstroper egg is definitely worth a visit. Nearby is the Lanstroper lake. The mountain sinking water is eponymous for the surrounding nature reserve and is located on the Hienbergwald …

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5.38 km

Hof Mertin 24-Hour Farm Produce Vending Machine

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In the spring and summer months there is probably a Hof Mertin vending machine here. We were there in February and only found the sign. But the actual farm is only a few hundred meters away.

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5.62 km

Rote Fuhr Air Shaft

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The ventilation shaft, which was initially intended for the coal mine of Prussia II (Lünen-Horstmar), was sunk in the years 1925-1927. After the decommissioning of Prussia II came the expanding …

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7.66 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.67 km

1.52 km

1.01 km

443 m

Surfaces

2.23 km

2.03 km

1.71 km

828 m

823 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 7 October

16°C

8°C

88 %

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Comments

August 13, 2023,Sonntags Spaziergang - Lanstroper See Runde von Grevel

Short Sunday walk in the NSG Lanstroper See.

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October 24, 2021,Streuobstwiese – Lanstroper Ei Runde von Scharnhorst

Recommendable. During my tours around Dortmund, this tour was one of the most beautiful. I have to say we had great weather and were able to walk through a beautiful autumn landscape 🍂. In addition, this tour is not that crowded. Unfortunately, we were a little late at the orchard meadow. When the fruit is ripe, you can take the …

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