Flights of fancy and forest whispers

The "Höhenflüge und Waldgeflüster" route starts at the Altes Mesem car park in Dülmen. From there, the tour heads north through the town centre. After a few kilometres, you reach the Welter Bach nature reserve, where you can admire a meadow landscape with Galloway cattle on green meadows. The route continues along the Roruper Holz to Hanrorup, where a short detour to the Weitberg viewing platform is worthwhile to enjoy the impressive panoramic view. The tour then leads to the former monastery complex of Karthaus, where visitors can admire the monastery church and interesting works of art from different eras.

After this cultural stopover, you can take a refreshment break at Lake Bulden before the final section of the tour takes you along fields and meadows back to Dülmen. Shortly before reaching your destination, it is worth visiting the Church of the Holy Cross, where the tomb of the blessed mystic Anna Katharina Emmerick is located. The church, which was built in the 20th century and is modelled on a Roman basilica, impresses with its interesting lighting, which guides visitors through the semi-darkness of the nave to the brightly lit altar.

The cycle route starts at Dülmen railway station. This provides the ideal conditions for travelling by public transport.

By bus and train to Dülmen:

Via the main railway station: Münster (Westf.)

• Dülmen railway station
• Bus and train connections to the municipalities of Münsterland

By car to Dülmen:

• Coming from the south and north: Motorway A43 to exit Dülmen (6), then on the B474 in the direction of Dülmen.
  
• Coming from the east: Take the B67 motorway in the direction of Dülmen.
• Coming from the west: Follow the motorway 1 in the direction of Münster, at the Münster-Süd junction (78) take the A43. Then take the B474 in the direction of Dülmen.

There is a Park+Ride site at Dülmen railway station.

The circular route can be travelled in both directions.

Cyclists can orientate themselves using the red and white signage of the NRW cycle network.

A junction indicates the current position.

In addition to the arrow signposts for long-distance and short-distance destinations, there is also a green inset image with yellow lettering on the signs. The Höhenflug and Waldgeflüster routes can be recognised by the "Dülmen 10" sign.

Bahnhof Dülmen

Bahnhof Dülmen