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Gescher

Welcome to Gescher, Borken! This charming little town is located in the western Münsterland and is a real destination for nature lovers and culture enthusiasts alike. As part of the Hohe Mark-Westmünsterland Nature Park, the region offers a breathtaking landscape of meadows, fields and forests.

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Long Distance Cycling · Münsterland
Long-distance cycle route from Bocholt to Vreden
Premium content Difficulty moderate
Distance 161.3 km
Duration 8:00 h
Ascent 333 m
Descent 320 m

The long-distance cycle route in the German-Lower Rhine border region leads through the picturesque Münsterland and the tranquil Lower Rhine lowlands.

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from Antonie Schmid,   Outdooractive Premium
Hiking Trail · Teutoburg Forest
Pilgrimage Route 4: Bielefeld - Wesel
recommended route Difficulty
Distance 195.3 km
Duration 47:50 h
Ascent 748 m
Descent 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 ...

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Westfälischer Heimatbund
Bicycle Rides · Hohe Mark-Westmünsterland
HoheMark RadRoute - Middle Loop
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 131.1 km
Duration 8:50 h
Ascent 151 m
Descent 151 m

Route: Borken - Velen - Gescher - Coesfeld - Reken - Heiden - Dorsten - Schermbeck - Raesfeld

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from Dagmar Beckmann,   Naturpark Hohe Mark
Hiking Trail · Münsterland
X 9: Oldenkott - Groß Reken
recommended route Difficulty
Distance 52 km
Duration 12:35 h
Ascent 97 m
Descent 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, ...

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from Westfälischer Heimatbund e.V.,   Westfälischer Heimatbund
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 51.9 km
Duration 3:30 h
Ascent 83 m
Descent 79 m

Baroque, artesian, grandiose, traditional, informative and rich in experiences. Sometimes viewed from above and sometimes from a tiny perspective.

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from Dagmar Beckmann,   Naturpark Hohe Mark
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 68.2 km
Duration 4:35 h
Ascent 83 m
Descent 83 m

Some things have been standing for a long time, some have grown for a very long time, some were planned and laid out a very long time ago … and ...

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from Dagmar Beckmann,   Naturpark Hohe Mark
Hiking Trail · Münsterland
K 13: From Gescher to Velen
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 13.1 km
Duration 3:10 h
Ascent 16 m
Descent 17 m

This short-distance hike leads hikers from the bell town of Gescher to the fairytale-like Sportschloss Velen.

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from Westfälischer Heimatbund e.V.,   Westfälischer Heimatbund
Hiking Trail · Münsterland
X 10: Gronau - Raesfeld
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 81.8 km
Duration 19:35 h
Ascent 110 m
Descent 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 ...

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from Westfälischer Heimatbund e.V.,   Westfälischer Heimatbund
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 14.8 km
Duration 3:37 h
Ascent 69 m
Descent 54 m

The hike starts in Gescher-Hochmoor and initially leads through the nature reserves Fürstenkuhle and Kuhlenvenn. Then it gently ascends to the ...

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Hiking Trail · Münsterland
Ahaus Gescher; X-10 track 2
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 20.8 km
Duration 5:00 h
Ascent 19 m
Descent 14 m

Second stage on X-10 a WHB trail in NRW Ahaus-Gescher

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from Dolf van den Berg,   Community
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The town itself has several tourist attractions to offer. Visit Ahaus Castle or take a walk through the historic centre of Gescher. The Frankenhof Zoo is also a popular destination for families.

Cultural highlights are also available: The "Gitarren am Hellweg" music festival attracts numerous visitors every year, as does the "art.ware" art festival. If you are interested in history, you can visit the Heimathaus or cycle along the cycle path along the former customs border.

The region also has a lot to offer in the way of culinary delights: Be sure to try the famous Westphalian ham or enjoy fresh farm produce directly from the surrounding area. Many restaurants serve regional cuisine - enjoy it!

Outdoor activities abound here: in spring, thousands of daffodils bloom near Velen on a 5 km circular trail around Ramsdorf Castle; in summer, hikes can be taken through the idyllic countryside; autumn walks through colourful deciduous forests are a real experience and in winter you can go cross-country skiing on the numerous trails in the area.

And if it rains? Then why not visit the Westphalian Horse Museum or take a tour of the Veltins brewery. The Gescher cinema also offers a change of pace on rainy days.

But the most beautiful thing in Gescher, Borken is still outdoors: enjoy nature while hiking, cycling or simply having a cosy picnic.

This guide shows you only a small part of what Gescher, Borken has to offer. Come by and discover this beautiful spot of Germany for yourself!

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