Hohe Mark Nature Park, Protected nature park in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.
Description
Hohe Mark Nature Park covers nearly 2000 square kilometers and brings together sandstone hills, forests, lakes, moors, and open pastures across three neighboring regions. The landscape contains a mix of woodland and cleared areas that support different kinds of plants and wildlife.
History
The park was created in 1964 to protect land across three regions. Former mining areas where coal was extracted have since been reclaimed by nature, which formed new lakes and transformed these zones into wildlife habitats.
Culture
Medieval castles like Raesfeld and Anholt sit within the landscape and show how people have shaped this region over centuries. Visitors today experience these structures alongside traditional hedgerows and tree-lined roads that define the Münsterland character.
Practical
The park has an information center in Raesfeld where you can get your bearings before exploring. Marked hiking and cycling trails run throughout the entire area, making it straightforward to navigate and discover different sections.
Did you know?
Wild horses roam the Dülmen area within one of northern Germany's largest continuous forest zones. These animals show how wildlife can thrive in restored landscapes where nature has been allowed to recover.
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North Rhine-Westphalia contains many sites that demonstrate the historical and cultural richness of this German region. Millennia-old geological formations, Roman relics, medieval fortresses, and industrial era monuments reveal different aspects of the regional heritage. These destinations include...
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