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Marl, a town near Recklinghausen in Germany, offers numerous opportunities for hiking. The geographical location of Marl is particularly charming and diverse. The town is located in the northern Ruhr area and is crossed by both the Rhine-Herne Canal and the Wesel-Datteln Canal. This creates a unique blend of urban surroundings and natural beauty.
Maps and trails
The 10 most beautiful hikes in Marl
Hiking Trail
· Hohe Mark-Westmünsterland
LandStreifer - "Haard at the border"
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
11.1 km
2:50 h
99 m
99 m
Hiking for beginners, nature lovers, spontaneous hikers: Our LandStreifer "Haard at the border" makes you want more.
Hiking Trail
· Ruhr area
From Hervest through the Lippe meadows
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
11.1 km
2:43 h
36 m
36 m
This is a varied route along the canal and through the Lippe meadows.
Hiking Trail
· Ruhr area
Haltern reservoir, Westruper Heath and Haard
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
19.5 km
4:50 h
95 m
76 m
A varied hike through forest, fields, and heath as well as along the Haltern reservoir.
It starts at the Sythen train station. Still within Sythen, the route passes a historic water mill and the Sythen house. Then it goes through a forest to the Haltern reservoir. Next, the route leads through the Westruper Heath nature reserve. After a short section through open countryside, the Lippe river is crossed by a ferry. From the bridge over the Wesel-Datteln Canal, you can see all the way to the Flaesheim lock. The route then continues through the village of Flaesheim, which has several old half-timbered houses. This is followed by a section through the Haard forest.
The hike ends at Marl-Sinsen train station.
Hiking Trail
· Ruhr area
LandStreifer - Haard at the Border in Oer-Erkenschwick | Hohe Mark Steig
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
11.3 km
2:50 h
93 m
93 m
Hike for beginners, nature lovers, and spontaneous adventurers. Pure nature and lots of peace right in the middle of the Ruhr area.
Hiking Trail
· Ruhr area
2025-03-06 NRW Naturpark Hohe Mark: LandStreifer "Haard at the border"
recommended route
Difficulty
T1
easy
11.6 km
2:50 h
101 m
103 m
With this LandStreifer, we started our short trip - 2 days at Naturpark Hohe Mark.
A nice, unspectacular forest round. Mostly on natural paths, but occasionally someone also dumped gravel on the path - looks like it was drawn with a ruler ... not really needed 😒.
When the world is greener again, this path will definitely be even more fun.
Hiking Trail
· Ruhr area
Marl: Die Burg - Silvertbach - Mollbecke - Loemühle airfield
recommended route
10.7 km
2:35 h
33 m
33 m
Mollbecker ponds - Speckhorn - Silvertbach - NSG Die Burg - Korthäuser Heide - Loemühle airfield - Brüninghof - magnificent avenues and solitary trees
Hiking Trail
· Ruhr area
Oer-Erkenschwick: The Haard - Shepherd's path - Honermannsiedlung - General Blumenthal VIII slag heap
recommended route
10.3 km
2:35 h
52 m
53 m
Haardgrenzweg - Animal steles - Shepherd's path - open field and hilly landscape - Honermannsiedlung - Blumenthal slag heap - wide views - European tree avenue - forest sections - trails of the Haard
Hiking Trail
· Ruhr area
Water, forest and meadow
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
19.8 km
4:55 h
86 m
93 m
The route begins at the Kanalbrücke bus stop in Datteln with a view of the nearby lock. First, it follows a stretch along the Wesel-Datteln Canal, then through open countryside and a small woodland area to Haus Vogelsang. The hike also passes through the Lippeaue nature reserve. Haus Vogelsang was a noble seat first mentioned in 1374. In the Middle Ages, it served as a moated castle for defense. The remaining parts of the complex have been renovated and are now used commercially. At the Ahsen lock, the route reaches the canal again. After another section alongside the canal, the path first runs along the edge of the forest and then right through the forest of Haard. A slight incline leads to Farnberg. The fire lookout tower there offers a good view. The route continues over partly narrow paths through the forest. Finally, it follows the edge of the forest for a while longer until it reaches Marl-Sinsen. The train station there marks the end of the hike.
Along the way, there are various options for refreshments.
Hiking Trail
· Ruhr area
Circular route promenade along the canal and Lippeauen
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
16.2 km
4:00 h
32 m
32 m
This easy hiking circular route initially runs along the promenade of the Wesel-Dattel Canal. Here, hikers have the option to choose the authentic "promenade" along the canal bank or "simple, beautiful hiking trails" on the canal's embankments. From the parking lot on Buerer Straße, the trail leads through parts of the Hervester Bruch and the Lippeauen nature reserve; beautiful pristine and wild nature. At the end of the hike, Dorsten's restaurants at the marketplace offer the opportunity to pleasantly "enjoy" concluding the hike.
Hiking Trail
· Ruhr area
Lipper Höhe
9.7 km
2:04 h
100 m
84 m
Lippe - Hohe Mark Nature Park - Westmünsterland - Retention Basin - Wesel-Datteln Canal - Weierbach Retention Basin - Lipper Höhe - Lippeaue - Private Waters Fishing Club Marl e.V.
For hiking enthusiasts, there are various tourist attractions to discover in Marl. One of the highlights is undoubtedly the Marl Chemical Park with its impressive industrial facilities. Here you can not only admire the fascinating architecture, but also learn a lot about the history and significance of the site.
Another highlight is the slag heap landscapes around Marl. The Hoheward slag heap, for example, with its striking horizon observatory and the Tetraeder observation tower, is particularly worth seeing. From here you have a breathtaking view of the Ruhr area and on a clear day you can even see as far as Dortmund.
The best seasons for walking in Marl are spring and autumn, when the weather is pleasantly mild and nature shows its most beautiful colours. In spring, many plants bloom on the slag heap landscapes, while in autumn the foliage glows colourfully.
There are several places in Marl where you can go hiking. In addition to the slag heap landscapes already mentioned, the Volkspark and the Loemühlenpark are also ideal for relaxing walks. For families with children, the climbing forest in the Volkspark is particularly suitable, where little adventurers can put their dexterity and courage to the test.
All in all, Marl offers a wide range of hiking opportunities in a charming geographical location. Whether you want to explore industrial culture or enjoy nature, every hiking enthusiast will find something suitable here. So lace up your hiking boots and discover the fascinating hiking trails in Marl!
Another highlight is the slag heap landscapes around Marl. The Hoheward slag heap, for example, with its striking horizon observatory and the Tetraeder observation tower, is particularly worth seeing. From here you have a breathtaking view of the Ruhr area and on a clear day you can even see as far as Dortmund.
The best seasons for walking in Marl are spring and autumn, when the weather is pleasantly mild and nature shows its most beautiful colours. In spring, many plants bloom on the slag heap landscapes, while in autumn the foliage glows colourfully.
There are several places in Marl where you can go hiking. In addition to the slag heap landscapes already mentioned, the Volkspark and the Loemühlenpark are also ideal for relaxing walks. For families with children, the climbing forest in the Volkspark is particularly suitable, where little adventurers can put their dexterity and courage to the test.
All in all, Marl offers a wide range of hiking opportunities in a charming geographical location. Whether you want to explore industrial culture or enjoy nature, every hiking enthusiast will find something suitable here. So lace up your hiking boots and discover the fascinating hiking trails in Marl!
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