Münsterland Gravel-Transversale - experience nature, water and cultural history

The Münsterland Gravel-Transversale starts in Haltern am See and first leads along the reservoir and through the natural Olfener Stever floodplain. The route continues in a relaxed manner to the three-castle town of Lüdinghausen, where several impressive buildings invite you to take a break. The route continues along the Stever, accompanied by the Dortmund-Ems Canal, to Senden. There begins a scenic section with fine gravel that leads to Appelhülsen.

From here, the sporty part begins: a climb takes you to the highest point in Münsterland around the Longinus Tower. The reward is an impressive panoramic view over the Baumberge. The route then descends via Havixbeck to the historic centre of Münster. With its promenade, old town and harbour, the city offers numerous opportunities for a break.

From the eastern edge of the city, the route continues northwards along the River Werse. Greven is reached via the wooded Bockholter Berge and through the Ems floodplain landscape. After a few kilometres along the Ems, the route leads via Saerbeck to the southern edge of the Teutoburg Forest. The final ascent there is a sporty finish before the tour ends at the railway station in Lengerich.

Travelling by car:

Coming from Münster:

• Follow the A43 motorway to Sythener Str. in Haltern am See and then take exit 7-Lavesum
• Drive to Lavesumer Str., which leads directly into the city centre

Travelling by public transport:

• Coming from Münster/Duisburg: Take RE2 or RE42 to Haltern am See

• On the south side of the station, P+R car park "Zum Ikenkamp", there are 351 parking spaces, including 6 disabled parking spaces.
• On the north side of the station, there are 30 more parking spaces on "Bahnhofstraße". These include 9 disabled parking spaces and 5 Kiss + Ride parking spaces (short-term parking - maximum 30 minutes).
• Further free car parks are located near the Seestadthalle Haltern

Camping facilities along the route:

• Hoher Niemen Freizeitpark GmbH campsite, Haltern am See
• Camping ground and marina Kranencamp, Senden
• Münster campsite, Münster
• Westheide holiday park, Greven
• Am Knoblauchsberg" campsite, Tecklenburg

Refreshment tips:

• Jupp" beer garden in Haltern am See
• Café Reitstall at Vischering Castle in Lüdinghausen
• Grothues-Potthoff in Senden (café, hotel, farm shop)
• Village shop Greven-Gimbte
• Café 1648 in Münster