Gescher, a town in the district of Borken in Germany, offers numerous opportunities for walks and hikes. The geographical location of Gescher is characterised by its proximity to the Dutch border. This region is characterised by its flat landscape, which is perfect for hiking.
Maps and trails
The 10 most beautiful hikes in Gescher
Hiking Trail
· Teutoburg Forest
Pilgrimage Route 4: Bielefeld - Wesel
recommended route
195.3 km
47:50 h
748 m
840 m
The path of the pilgrims of St. James from Bielefeld to Wesel leads across the Münsterland and connects at the Lower Rhine to pilgrimage routes extending to Santiago de Compostela. Here you walk on historical tracks, as the route follows an old medieval trade and pilgrimage route.
Hiking Trail
· Münsterland
X 9: Oldenkott - Groß Reken
recommended route
52 km
12:35 h
97 m
40 m
This hiking trail starts just a stone's throw from the Dutch border. It is beautifully presented behind Vreden on the terraces of the Berkelaue, also called the Devil's Gorge. From Velen with its idyllic water castle, the route goes over gently rolling landscapes towards Reken, in whose vast area various vegetables and herbs are grown for the large factory Iglo and sold worldwide. The wide fields with modern sprinkler systems are quite impressive to look at.
Hiking Trail
· Münsterland
K 13: From Gescher to Velen
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
13.1 km
3:10 h
16 m
17 m
This short-distance hike leads hikers from the bell town of Gescher to the fairytale-like Sportschloss Velen.
Hiking Trail
· Münsterland
X 10: Gronau - Raesfeld
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
81.8 km
19:35 h
110 m
91 m
In addition to two of the most impressive moated castles in Münsterland (Ahaus and Raesfeld), the X 10 offers a landscape characterized by nature reserves, marshy fen regions, and forests. It starts at the Antonius Church in Gronau, consecrated in 1914. A few kilometers further, you reach Gut Flörbach, whose wet meadows have been under nature protection since 1988. Directly adjacent is the Eper Graeser Venn nature reserve. The landmark of Ahaus is its baroque moated castle. Afterwards, the route goes to Gescher, whose town center is unmistakable thanks to the tower of St. Pankratius Church. The destination of the hiking trail is Raesfeld, famous for its impressive moated castle. A rarity is the extensive park area of the Renaissance-era animal garden belonging to the castle.
Hiking Trail
· Münsterland
Lots of nature between Hochmoor and Coesfeld
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
14.8 km
3:37 h
69 m
54 m
The hike starts in Gescher-Hochmoor and initially leads through the nature reserves Fürstenkuhle and Kuhlenvenn. Then it gently ascends to the Hünsberg with the Hermann-Löns-Stein. Afterwards, the route passes the Heidefriedhof and the Heidesee nature reserve. Finally, it reaches Coesfeld. Within the town, the path mostly follows the Berkel river and ends at Coesfeld station.
Hiking Trail
· Münsterland
Ahaus Gescher; X-10 track 2
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
20.8 km
5:00 h
19 m
14 m
Second stage on X-10 a WHB trail in NRW Ahaus-Gescher
Hiking Trail
· Oldenburger Münsterland
Tourenplanung am 13. Februar 2017
Difficulty
moderate
277.4 km
68:12 h
735 m
754 m
Pilgerweg vom Schönstatt-Zentrum Endel über Osnabrück - Münster - Borken nach Bocholt. Der Weg orientiert sich an den vorhandenen Jakobspilgerwegen und verbindet vier Schönstatt-Zentren sowie zwei Dom-Städte miteinander.
Dieser Pilgerweg ist Teil des deutschlandweiten Netzes der Schönstatt-Pilgerwege.
www.pilgerwege-schoenstatt.de
Hiking Trail
· Teutoburg Forest
Jakobsweg im Münsterland
139.2 km
34:16 h
174 m
186 m
Seit dem Frühjahr 2015 führt ein zweiter Jakobspilgerweg einmal quer durch das Münsterland – von Harsewinkel im Osten kommend schlängelt sich der Pilgerweg bis nach Raesfeld ganz im Westen der Region.
Hiking Trail
· Münsterland
Gescher 2Rad Seidel Dülmen
31.6 km
7:35 h
12 m
22 m
Route von „6.9932 Ost, 51.9539 Nord“ nach „7.2614 Ost, 51.8184 Nord“
Hiking Trail
· Münsterland
Kleine Tour durch die Fürstenkuhle
1.5 km
0:21 h
1 m
1 m
Das 88 Hektar große Naturschutzgebiet Fürstenkuhle liegt nordöstlich von Gescher-Hochmoor am Rande des inzwischen kultivierten Weißen Venns. Auf diesen zwei Kilometern lässt sich das Naturschutzgebiet prima erkunden.
There are several beautiful hiking tours in Gescher that are suitable for both experienced hikers and families with children. One of the most popular hiking trails is the "Grafschafter Fietsentour", a 36-kilometre circular trail around the town. This trail leads along picturesque fields and meadows and offers a wonderful view of the countryside.
Another highlight in Gescher is the "Waldlehrpfad" (forest nature trail), which is particularly suitable for families. On this trail, children can playfully explore the forest and learn a lot about its inhabitants. There are also several picnic spots along the way where you can take a break.
Another recommended route is the "Cultural-Historical City Tour". This walk takes you to the historical sights of Gescher such as Anholt Castle or the old town hall square. Here you can not only walk but also learn about the history and culture of the town.
The best seasons for walking in Gescher are spring and autumn, when the weather is mild and nature is in full bloom or takes on colourful hues. In summer it can get very hot, so it is advisable to hike early in the morning or late in the evening to escape the heat.
In summary, Gescher offers a variety of hikes and hiking routes for every taste. No matter whether you want to explore nature, visit historical sights or just take a leisurely stroll - in Gescher everyone will find the right offer. So lace up your walking shoes and discover this beautiful town!
Another highlight in Gescher is the "Waldlehrpfad" (forest nature trail), which is particularly suitable for families. On this trail, children can playfully explore the forest and learn a lot about its inhabitants. There are also several picnic spots along the way where you can take a break.
Another recommended route is the "Cultural-Historical City Tour". This walk takes you to the historical sights of Gescher such as Anholt Castle or the old town hall square. Here you can not only walk but also learn about the history and culture of the town.
The best seasons for walking in Gescher are spring and autumn, when the weather is mild and nature is in full bloom or takes on colourful hues. In summer it can get very hot, so it is advisable to hike early in the morning or late in the evening to escape the heat.
In summary, Gescher offers a variety of hikes and hiking routes for every taste. No matter whether you want to explore nature, visit historical sights or just take a leisurely stroll - in Gescher everyone will find the right offer. So lace up your walking shoes and discover this beautiful town!
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