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Horstmar

Welcome to Horstmar, Steinfurt! This charming little town is located in the north-west of Germany and is a popular destination for tourists from all over the world. With its picturesque location on the river Ems and its proximity to the Hohe Mark-Westmünsterland Nature Park, Horstmar offers a wealth of outdoor activities as well as cultural highlights.

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Hiking Trail · Münsterland
K 22: From Burgsteinfurt to Horstmar
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 15.4 km
Duration 3:48 h
Ascent 56 m
Descent 10 m

This short-distance hike takes you from Burgsteinfurt with its beautiful castle through the landscape park Bagno, created in 1765, to Horstmar, ...

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from Westfälischer Heimatbund e.V.,   Westfälischer Heimatbund
Hiking Trail · Münsterland
K 02: From Horstmar to Rosendahl-Darfeld
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 9.5 km
Duration 2:21 h
Ascent 37 m
Descent 52 m

This short-distance hike connects highlights such as the town center of Horstmar with the former castle site Haus Alst, the gatehouse of the former ...

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from Westfälischer Heimatbund e.V.,   Westfälischer Heimatbund
Bicycle Rides · Münsterland
Over Schöppingen Hill
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 36.4 km
Duration 2:45 h
Ascent 263 m
Descent 263 m

This bike route takes us through the dreamlike castle and park grounds of Burgsteinfurt before continuing through the industrially shaped Borghorst ...

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Hiking Trail · Münsterland
Schoppingen Eggerode walk of almost 15 km
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 14.5 km
Duration 3:35 h
Ascent 55 m
Descent 62 m

Walk of almost 15 km. Expect over 4 hours from the artists' village Schoppingen to the pilgrimage site Eggerode, past the Burloer mill and back ...

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Hiking Trail · Münsterland
Horstmar Havixbeck 23km
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 23 km
Duration 5:39 h
Ascent 37 m
Descent 58 m

From Horstmar via the well-marked hiking trails X11 and X5 through Laer to Holthausen. Then through the farming communities of Kentrup and Temming ...

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Hiking Trail · Münsterland
X 5: Vreden - Dissen
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 142.3 km
Duration 34:25 h
Ascent 560 m
Descent 328 m

Dreamy villages, remarkable buildings, and the idyllic park landscape of Münsterland characterize the X 5. Vreden, known for its flamingos in the ...

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from Westfälischer Heimatbund e.V.,   Westfälischer Heimatbund
Long Distance Cycling · Germany
Route of 100 Castles - North Circuit
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 308.5 km
Duration 21:25 h
Ascent 811 m
Descent 811 m

A romantic journey through time.

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from Office National Allemand du Tourisme,   Office National Allemand du Tourisme
Hiking Trail · Münsterland
K 19: From Schöppingen to Horstmar
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 14 km
Duration 3:27 h
Ascent 68 m
Descent 44 m

This short-distance hike takes you from the artist village Schöppingen via the pilgrimage site Eggerode to Horstmar with its five preserved ...

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from Westfälischer Heimatbund e.V.,   Westfälischer Heimatbund
Horseback Riding · Münsterland
From Metelen to the Schöppinger Berge
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 14.2 km
Duration 2:35 h
Ascent 391 m
Descent 400 m

2.5-hour circular ride from Seehof Reuter into the Schöppinger Berge.

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Horseback Riding · Münsterland
3-hour 2-lake horseback circuit
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 17.3 km
Duration 3:06 h
Ascent 49 m
Descent 50 m

3-hour horseback ride from Reuter Lake to Kieferngrund Lake

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The town is known for its well-preserved medieval buildings such as Horstmar Castle or the historic old town with its narrow streets and half-timbered houses. The collegiate church of St. Katharina, which is one of the oldest churches in Germany, also deserves special attention.

For art lovers, there are numerous galleries and museums, including the Liesborn Abbey Museum with an impressive collection of old manuscripts and books, as well as Liesborn Abbey itself as an important architectural monument of the 12th century.

Another highlight are the many culinary specialities of the region: Be sure to try the famous Münsterland grain brandy or enjoy regional dishes such as pumpernickel bread, asparagus or goat cheese directly from the farm.

You don't have to worry about bad weather either - just visit one of the many indoor attractions such as the Aquarena leisure pool or the Heimathaus in Ochtrup.

When it comes to outdoor activities, hiking enthusiasts can hike along numerous trails through the Hohe Mark-Westmünsterland Nature Park or take a boat trip on the Ems. In winter, the region is also a popular destination for skiers and snowboarders.

Horstmar, Steinfurt is worth a visit at any time of year - whether in spring when the fruit trees are in bloom, in summer for hiking or cycling, in autumn for the harvest festival or in winter for skiing and tobogganing. Discover this charming little town with our Travel Guide and experience unforgettable moments in Horstmar!

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  • June 04, 2026
    naturie 25
    Diese 28-Kilometer-Strecke bietet mit ihren rund 186 Höhenmetern genau die richtige Mischung aus Distanz und Herausforderung fürs Mammutmarsch-Training.
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    Written June 04, 2026

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