Hüns-Berg

Hüns-Berg is a 106-meter hill in the Coesfelder Heath with sandy soil composition that shapes the local terrain. From the top, you can see across the flat heath landscape with its distinctive vegetation patterns.

French soldiers used the hill as an observation post during the Seven Years' War to monitor the surrounding territory. The memorial was first built in 1928 and later moved to the summit in 1985.

The Hermann Löns Memorial at the summit honors the writer whose works celebrated this landscape and its natural character. The site holds special meaning for visitors interested in local literary heritage and the region's connection to nature.

You can reach the hill using marked trails starting from the parking area at the base, where information boards are available. The paths are easy to walk and offer a short hike with rewarding views from the top.

The soil here contains brown iron crusts formed from ancient bog iron ore deposits beneath the surface. Visitors who look carefully at the ground during their walk might notice traces of these geological formations.

Location: North Rhine-Westphalia

Location: Coesfeld

Elevation above the sea: 106 m

GPS coordinates: 51.91261,7.08578

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:45