Forest Hill Rheine

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Catenhorner Straße, 48429 Rheine
nature experiences - various Nature reserve/natural monument

The Wadhügel is one of the most species-rich nature reserves in North Rhine-Westphalia and, at 94 m above sea level, the highest elevation in the Rheine urban area. The area impressively illustrates the conflict between lime mining and nature conservation, as the coveted raw material is still being extracted here today. In the northern part of the area, mining has already been completed and nature has regained its habitat. The steep slopes and turquoise-blue lakes make the nature reserve a special experience. Several circular walks offer wonderful views of the beautiful plants, grazing moorland sheep and the turquoise Waldhügelsee lake.

Tour information
  • The Waldhügel nature reserve is freely accessible to visitors.
  • Hiking trails lead through the eventful landscape.
  • In the southern part of the area, lime is still actively mined today; it is not accessible to visitors.

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Information for cyclists
Cycle paths, cycle lanes, cycle tracks - in Rheine the possibilities for cyclists seem almost unlimited. The cycle paths along the Ems, along the Dortmund-Ems Canal or to Steinfurt are free of gradients. Significantly more metres in altitude have to be overcome on the way to Ibbenbüren.
Numerous themed cycle routes offer interesting cycling tours through Münsterland. The signposted themed cycle routes each show very specific contents of the region and thus tell exciting stories about Münsterland. The Waldhügel nature reserve is also connected to various themed cycle routes:
NaTourism Route Steinfurter Land
Close to the Ems, about 1.5 kilometres away, the 100 Castles Route and the Ems Cycle Path also run. A detour to the forest hill is always worthwhile.
Everyone can find their next cycling tour on the Münsterland cycle path network, which is around 4500 kilometres long.

Admission
Free admission: 0 €

Arrival
As the second largest town in the Münsterland region, Rheine is easily accessible by car and train. The Waldhügel nature reserve is located on the southern edge of the town between the B70 and B481.
Arriving by car
From the north, west and east via the A30 (Osnabrück - Amsterdam) with the Rheine and Rheine-Nord junctions.
From the south via the A31 to the Steinfurt exit and continue via the B54 towards Steinfurt. Then via the B70 in the direction of Rheine.
From the south via the A1 to the Greven exit and continue via the B481 towards Emsdetten/Rheine.
Arriving by train
Rheine is served by various IC and regional trains. There are train connections from Amsterdam, Cologne, Berlin, Krefeld and Emden, among others. There are also regular connections to Münster.
Bus lines C7, C8 leave from Bustreff in the city centre in the direction of Waldhügel.
Parking
At the northern edge of the nature reserve, on Catenhorner Straße, there is a hikers' car park for visitors.

Entrance Free
Author

Münsterland e.V.

License
Münsterland e.V.

Source: destination.one

Last changed on 12.04.2025

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