Reken

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Overbergstraße 1, 48734 Reken
Tourist attractions – various

Reken, nestled in the Hohe Mark Nature Park, offers a delightful combination of nature experience and cultural heritage. The historic windmill with local history museum and the fortified church from the 12th century are among the most striking sights. The observation tower on the Melchenberg offers a sweeping view over the Münsterland. For nature lovers, the Heubachwiesen meadows and the Frankenhof wildlife park offer a wide range of recreational opportunities. Cyclists and hikers benefit from well-developed paths, including the 5 Heart Tours. Regular events such as markets and festivals enrich the cultural life.

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Information for cyclists
Reken can undoubtedly be described as a cyclist's paradise. Attractive cycle paths lead in all directions. The lakes near Haltern am See are just as attractive destinations as the wild horses near Dülmen, the forests of the Hohe Mark Nature Park or the picturesque castles of Lembeck and Raesfeld.
The following themed routes run through Reken and lead to the beauties of the Münsterland:
Hohe Mark Nature Park Route
BahnLandLust route
Guests can hire an e-bike on a daily basis from the Reken tour information centre.
There are freely accessible service stations for minor repairs at various locations in the municipality:
Voßplacke refuge (junction 67)
Geißheide refuge
Weißes Venn / Papendyk refuge
Park at the memorial (Reken railway station)
Grenzmark refuge

Entry
Free admission: 0 €

Arrival
Reken has 3 railway stations: Reken, Klein-Reken and Maria Veen. The stations are served by trains from Essen, Gladbeck, Dorsten and Coesfeld.
Arrival by car via the A31 motorway (Oberhausen-Emden) to the Reken exit. From there, follow the signs.
Parking
There is a free car park in the city centre on Ilex-Platz. The parking time is limited. A large free car park is located in front of the town hall. There are also charging stations for electric cars there.

for Groups
Entrance Free

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Münsterland e.V.

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Source: destination.one

Last changed on 15.05.2025

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