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Marl

Welcome to Marl and Recklinghausen - two towns in the heart of the Ruhr area that are definitely worth a visit! These two places have a lot to offer: from historical sights to culinary delights.

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Attractions in Marl


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Hiking Trail · Hohe Mark-Westmünsterland
LandStreifer - "Haard at the border"
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 11.1 km
Duration 2:50 h
Ascent 99 m
Descent 99 m

Hiking for beginners, nature lovers, spontaneous hikers: Our LandStreifer "Haard at the border" makes you want more.

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from Naturpark Hohe Mark - Westmünsterland e.V.,   Naturpark Hohe Mark
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 30.2 km
Duration 2:45 h
Ascent 87 m
Descent 87 m

The circular tour through the Hohe Mark Nature Park offers idyllic nature and one or two vantage points. A place to stop for refreshments can then ...

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recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 20.5 km
Duration 4:22 h
Ascent 125 m
Descent 126 m

This circular stage takes us through the Recklinghausen district in North Rhine-Westphalia.

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from Awareness Deutschland MS,   Awareness Deutschland | die.blue.Charity & die.pink.Charity
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 11.1 km
Duration 2:43 h
Ascent 36 m
Descent 36 m

This is a varied route along the canal and through the Lippe meadows.

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from Norbert Siegel,   Community
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 19.5 km
Duration 4:50 h
Ascent 95 m
Descent 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 ...

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from David B.,   Community
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 11.3 km
Duration 2:50 h
Ascent 93 m
Descent 93 m

Hike for beginners, nature lovers, and spontaneous adventurers. Pure nature and lots of peace right in the middle of the Ruhr area.

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from Marco Jochheim,   Community
recommended route Difficulty
Distance 10.7 km
Duration 2:35 h
Ascent 33 m
Descent 33 m

Mollbecker ponds - Speckhorn - Silvertbach - NSG Die Burg - Korthäuser Heide - Loemühle airfield - Brüninghof - magnificent avenues and solitary trees

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from Sabine Wandersfrau,   Community
recommended route Difficulty T1 easy
Distance 11.6 km
Duration 2:50 h
Ascent 101 m
Descent 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, ...

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from C. S.,   Community
recommended route Difficulty
Distance 10.3 km
Duration 2:35 h
Ascent 52 m
Descent 53 m

Haardgrenzweg - Animal steles - Shepherd's path - open field and hilly landscape - Honermannsiedlung - Blumenthal slag heap - wide views - European ...

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Hiking Trail · Ruhr area
Water, forest and meadow
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 19.8 km
Duration 4:55 h
Ascent 86 m
Descent 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, ...

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from David B.,   Community
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Geographically, Marl and Recklinghausen are located in the western part of Germany. The region is known for its industrial history as well as its green landscapes. Here you will find numerous parks, lakes and forests that are perfect for hiking or cycling.

Sights relevant to tourism include Herten Castle, a former moated castle from the 14th century, as well as the Haltern Reservoir with its many recreational opportunities such as sailing or swimming. Also recommended is the Marienfeld Monastery with its impressive architecture.

Cultural highlights abound in Marl and Recklinghausen: The art museum in Marl shows contemporary works of art by internationally renowned artists. The Stadttheater Recklinghausen regularly hosts opera, ballet and theatre performances.

For event lovers, a visit during the Cranger Kirmes - one of Europe's largest folk festivals - or the Juicy Beats Festival in Dortmund, which is only a short drive away, is a must.

In terms of culinary delights, you can also discover some delicacies here: Be sure to try curry sausage from the legendary "Konrad" snack bar at Marler Stern or enjoy a piece of cake at Café Extrablatt in Recklinghausen.

For outdoor activities, there are many options here: In summer you can go sailing or swimming at Lake Haltern, while autumn is the perfect season for long walks through the forest. Cyclists also get their money's worth - along the Rhine-Herne Canal there is a beautiful cycle path with many sights and restaurants.

Should the weather not cooperate, visitors can also take a detour to Movie Park Germany - an amusement park with many attractions for young and old.

All in all, Marl and Recklinghausen are definitely worth a trip! Discover the beauty of this region for yourself and let yourself be surprised by its diversity.

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  • May 26, 2025
    C. S. 
    March 06, 2025
    Eine schöne, unspektakuläre, Waldrunde. Meist auf naturbelassenen Pfaden, aber zwischendurch hat auch irgendjemand Schotter auf den Weg gekippt - sieht aus wie mit dem Lineal gezogen ... braucht man gar nicht 😒. Wenn die Welt wieder grüner ist macht dieser Weg bestimmt noch mehr Spaß.
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    Written May 26, 2025
  • September 08, 2024
    Conny Zorn
    September 08, 2024
    Einfach zu gehende Runde durch tolle Natur. Wunderschöner Wald, etwas breitere Waldwege und schmale Pfade wechseln sich ab. Der kleine Abstecher zum Weiher lohnt. Haben von der Aussichtsplattform viele Frösche und Libellen beobachten können. Tolle Einkehrmöglichkeit am Schluss 😋
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    Written September 08, 2024
  • June 23, 2021
    Stefan Orlowski 
    Sehr schöne Tour 🙂. Von Senden nach Hiddingsel am Besten dem Radweg fahren. Die anderen Wege sind eher nicht mehr nötig, sinnig.
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    Written June 23, 2021
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    Haard
  • October 31, 2020
    Stefan Orlowski 
    Sehr schöne Tour. Mittlerweile sind einige Radwege fertig und es geht noch ein klein wenig besser 👍🏻
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    Written October 31, 2020
  • April 10, 2020
    Jürgen Riesling 
    April 10, 2020
    Tolle Runde, sehr abwechslungsreich!!! Haben wie nicht zum letzten Mal gemacht! Würde sie ab Trekkingbike empfehlen, eher nichts für Hollandrad oder ähnlich ;)) Achtung: die Lippe-Brücke in Ahsen ist gesperrt (Stand 04/2020)! Wer etwas kartenkundig ist, wird aber alternativ nach Olfen finden. Am Anfang der Tour bei Senden einige male etwas ruppige Feldwege, Ausweichen auf Asphaltwege ist aber völlig unproblematisch. Danke fürs Hochladen!!
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    Written April 10, 2020
    Bicycle Rides
    Haard
  • October 24, 2019
    Mona W.
    Schöne Tour! Ganz in meiner Nähe! Werde ich mal in Angriff nehmen!
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    Written October 24, 2019
  • June 12, 2016
    Manfred Samlowski
    Super Radtour
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    Written June 12, 2016
  • June 12, 2016
    Graf Lini
    Eine wirklich tolle Strecke. Mit normalem Rad nicht machbar, mit MTB jedoch sogar bei Regen ein riesen Spaß!! Etwas mehr Bänke wären schön gewesen.
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    Written June 12, 2016
  • June 03, 2016
    Jens Vogelbruch
    Ganz nette Waldtour, sollte vorher aber nicht geregnet haben, sonst teilweise zu matschig im Wald. Sehr flach, daher leicht zu fahren.
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    Written June 03, 2016
  • September 02, 2013
    Franz Jungwirth
    August 30, 2013
    90 % der Tour geht durch Waldgebiet. Man sollte nur mit profilierten Reifen die Tour angehen. Bin mit MTB gefahren. Meine Frau mit ATB. Sie musste desöfteren absteigen und schieben. Landschaftlich schön und abwechslungsreich. Konditionell leicht zu schaffen
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    Written September 02, 2013

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