Heideland Rundwanderweg Hövelhof

01:36 h
9 m
8 m
129 m
142 m
13 m
6.62 km
Start: Hikers' parking lot on Moosheider Straße (Sandfangteich parking lot)
Destination: Hikers' parking lot on Moosheider Straße (Sandfangteich parking lot)

The Heideland circular hiking trail leads through a still pristine alpine pasture landscape, which is also the largest nature reserve in the Senne, the Moosheide.

The certified circular hiking trail "Heideland" promises one thing from start to finish: pure nature!
The original alpine pasture landscape with its alternating dunes and valleys, open heathland and pine forests and wet meadows in the stream valleys makes the nature reserve a scenic destination for excursions. Especially in August, when the heath is in full bloom, you can experience a colorful natural spectacle. The highlight of the hike are the Ems springs, which emerge to the surface as small seepage springs in an approximately 500 m long spring area.
If you like, you can make the Ems springs bubble up yourself using a model in the nearby Ems Info Center.
The Moosheide nature reserve is home to many rare plant and animal species. If you keep your eyes open, you might spot one of them along the way.

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Tour information

Familiy-Friendly
Labelling
Loop Road
Nature Highlight
Premium Trail "Wanderbares Deutschland"
Tour with Dog

Equipment

Sturdy shoes are recommended.

Directions & Parking facilities

Coming from Paderborn, take the A33 in the direction of Bielefeld as far as exit 23 Stukenbrock-Senne. From Bielefelder Str. turn into Steinweg and then into Moosheider Str. The parking lot is then on the left.

The "Sandfangteich" hiking parking lot on Moosheider Straße is the start and finish point of the hike.

By train:
RB74 "Senne-Bahn" between Bielefeld and Paderborn, get off at Hövelhof station.

Hike to the starting point of the hike from the station via the train path and main path of the Emsquellen hiking trail.

Bus:

Bus route H11 coming from Paderborn, get off at the "Schulzentrum" stop, from there via the Emsquellen hiking trail to the

starting point of the hike on Moosheider Straße.

Author

Helena Kottowski

Organization

Tourist-Information der Sennegemeinde Hövelhof

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

There is a small, quaint garden café next to the Ems Info Center, which is open on Sundays from spring to autumn.