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Haltern cycle paths

Welcome to the bike-friendly lakeside town!

You are invited to explore the cycle route network (H 1 - H 6) and get to know our beautiful and scenically varied town, which has already received several awards as a "cycle-friendly town". The circular tours have different lengths, lead in different directions in the city area and can be "experienced" individually by each cyclist.

In addition to wonderful views, the routes offer both challenges and leisurely routes and are suitable for experienced and less experienced cyclists. They are integrated into the NRW cycle route network (red and white signage) and are also signposted in both directions. Access is possible from any location. Look out for the H-route inserts in the red and white signposting.

The description of the tours in the individual maps starts from the cycle station; the direction is merely a recommendation.

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H 1 - Borders and history

Large loop around the Haltern am See urban area.

H 2 - Living nature

A great 44 km day bike tour with varied agricultural diversity and beautiful views.

H 3 - Roman paths and Roman finds

Haltern am See was already an important place for the Romans. The 18 km long cycle tour follows the traces of this extraordinary history.

H 4 - Farmland and Lippe floodplains

The forest landscape of the Hohe Mark meets idyllic farming communities with nice places to stop for refreshments.

H 5 - Hills and waterways

Exciting forest landscapes, expansive views and lively shipping traffic.

H 6 - Sand and lakes

Popular cycle tour along the Haltern lake district.

Routes hub - Reach your destination with numbers

It's a bit like "painting by numbers" - only by bike. The junction system makes it possible to create individual tours from over 4,500 kilometers of cycle paths in Münsterland, which cycling enthusiasts can follow at will. The junction system provides orientation.

We have put together the four most beautiful tours in and around Haltern am See here.

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Themed cycle paths

Themed cycle routes are fascinating because of the connection between the theme in the foreground and the sights along the way that match the theme.

Day trips by bike

Whether you choose the H-routes or complete day trips with additional program points, here are some suggestions for your cycling trip

Bike tours

Cycling around Haltern am See with a tailwind is fun and healthy! You can find the best travel offers for cyclists here.

E-bike/bike rental

You can hire and repair bicycles, e-bikes, cargo bikes or other two-wheelers at the bike station right next to the station.

Stay overnight in Haltern am See

Are you looking for a hotel room or a vacation apartment in Haltern am See? Then you've come to the right place!

Contact us

Do you have any questions or would you like more information? We are happy to be there for you during opening hours!

Tips for events...


17 Events.
Kohl, Hof Hagedorn
19.09.2026, 14:30 to ca. 19.09.2026, 17:00
Cabbage tour on the Hagedorn farm
Haltern on the lake

Cabbage is so versatile and one of the few crops that we harvest from our fields all year round in various forms. But which variety is planted and harvested when? How do Brussels sprouts actually grow? How do you harvest kale? So many questions – and we’d love to answer them for you on our tour. We’ll take you on an exciting journey through the world of cabbage. Before we set off on the cabbage tour by bike (a car journey is also an option), we invite you to a small welcome reception at our farm at 2.30 pm. Afterwards, we’ll head out to our cabbage fields. The tour ends at Hof Hagedorn with a laid table. The theme is, of course, ‘cabbage’. If you’re curious and would like to take part, please register yourself or a small group using the Hof Hagedorn contact form!

Cabbage is so versatile and one of the few crops that we harvest from our fields all year round in various forms. But which variety is planted and harvested when? How do Brussels sprouts actually grow? How do you harvest kale? So many questions – and we’d love to answer them for you on our tour.
Markt 1
45721 Haltern am See
Price for the tour
normal
30,00 €
Pflanzen, Regionalverband Ruhr
20.09.2026, 10:00 to 20.09.2026, 13:00
Healing plants and edible wild herbs along the way
Plants and plant parts, wild berries and wild seeds
Haltern on the lake

Get to know and identify medicinal plants and edible wild herbs along the way and learn interesting facts about how to use them at home for your well-being, health or enjoyment.

Different herbs and medicinal plants sprout throughout the year - different parts of the plant such as buds, leaves, flowers, seeds or roots are collected at different times of the year.

Being able to clearly recognise the plants on a hike all year round is an exciting experience for all ages.

What you can expect:

Herbs: recognising, identifying, smelling, tasting and feeling edible wild plants and medicinal herbs.

Inspiring hike: we discover well-known and new plants along the way and learn about their wonderful properties. You will be amazed and perceive nature with different eyes afterwards.

Sharing: I experience time and again that participants are deeply touched by the plants and are happy to share their joy with others (shared joy is double the joy).

Registration deadline: Sun.: 20.09.2026

Meeting point: You will receive an info mail with the exact meeting point a few days before the event.

Get to know and identify medicinal plants and edible wild herbs along the way and learn interesting facts about how to use them at home for your well-being, health or enjoyment.Different herbs and medicinal plants sprout throughout the year - different parts of the plant such as buds, leaves…
Markt 1
45721 Haltern am See
Prices
normal
25,00 €
Feierabend, Stadtagentur
24.09.2026, 17:00 to 24.09.2026, 21:00
Party Night
Chill beats, tasty drinks and delicious snacks
Haltern on the lake

Due to Faith Week, the FeierAbend in September will take place a week later.

A FeierAbend in a unique atmosphere with a variety of activities and stalls, inviting you to linger and wind down after the working day. This small but delightful event is accompanied by music and the wonderful atmosphere that Haltern am See’s historic town centre has to offer. It’s simply a treat and has already been described by some visitors as a mini local festival!

Due to Faith Week, the FeierAbend in September will take place a week later.A FeierAbend in a unique atmosphere with a variety of activities and stalls, inviting you to linger and wind down after the working day. This small but delightful event is accompanied by music and the wonderful atmosphere…
Markt 1
45721 Haltern am See
Admission price
Free admission
0,00 €
Kohl, Hof Hagedorn
26.09.2026, 14:30 to ca. 26.09.2026, 17:00
Cabbage tour on the Hagedorn farm
Haltern on the lake

Cabbage is so versatile and one of the few products that we harvest in different varieties from our fields all year round.

But which variety is planted and harvested when? How do Brussels sprouts actually grow? How do you harvest kale? Questions upon questions to which we would like to give you answers on our tour. We will take you on the exciting journey of cabbage.

Before we start the cabbage tour by bike (a trip by car is also possible), we invite you to a small reception on our farm at 2.30 pm. Afterwards we will head out to our cabbage fields.

The tour will end at the Hagedorn farm with a delicious meal.

The theme is of course "cabbage".

If you are curious and would like to take part, please register yourself or a small group using the Hof Hagedorn contact form!

Organiser: Hof Hagedorn

Cabbage is so versatile and one of the few products that we harvest in different varieties from our fields all year round.But which variety is planted and harvested when? How do Brussels sprouts actually grow? How do you harvest kale? Questions upon questions to which we would like to give you…
Markt 1
45721 Haltern am See
Price for the tour
normal
30,00 €
VZ, Europäisches Klassikfestival
30.09.2026, 19:30 to ca. 30.09.2026, 21:30
Volker Zwetzschke
PIANO! Classical Music Facts
Sythen Castle

As part of the European Classical Music Festival, pianist Volker Zwetzschke is once again performing at Sythen Castle.

Programme

Beethoven – Sonata Op. 13 ‘Pathétique’

Schumann – Papillons, Op. 2

Schubert/Liszt – Gretchen at the Spinning Wheel, The Erl-King

Liszt – The Cell in Nonnenwerth

Scriabin – Étude Op. 2/1, Prélude and Nocturne for the Left Hand Op. 9, Sonata No. 5 Op. 53+

As part of the European Classical Music Festival, pianist Volker Zwetzschke is once again performing at Sythen Castle.ProgrammeBeethoven – Sonata Op. 13 ‘Pathétique’Schumann – Papillons, Op. 2Schubert/Liszt – Gretchen at the Spinning Wheel, The Erl-KingLiszt – The Cell in NonnenwerthScriabin…
Stockwieser Damm 25
45721 Haltern am See
Ticket prices

Tickets are available in advance from the Tourist Information Office in the Old Town Hall, Tel.: 02364/933-365, -366

Adults
20,00 €
Adults
15,00 €
Adults
23,00 €
Adults
18,00 €
Pflanzen, Regionalverband Ruhr
11.10.2026, 10:00 to 11.10.2026, 13:00
Healing plants and edible wild herbs along the way
Mushrooms, roots and hard boiled
Haltern on the lake

Plants and plant parts that we mainly harvest in October. Get to know medicinal plants and edible wild herbs along the way, identify them and learn interesting facts about how to use them at home for your well-being, health or enjoyment.

Different herbs and medicinal plants sprout throughout the year - different parts of the plant such as buds, leaves, flowers, seeds or roots are collected at different times of the year.

Being able to clearly recognise the plants on a hike all year round is an exciting experience for all ages.

What you can expect:

Herbs: recognising, identifying, smelling, tasting and feeling edible wild plants and medicinal herbs.

Inspiring hike: we discover well-known and new plants along the way and learn about their wonderful properties. You will be amazed and perceive nature with different eyes afterwards.

Sharing: I experience time and again that participants are deeply touched by the plants and are happy to share their joy with others (shared joy is double the joy).

Registration deadline: Sun.: 11.10.2026

Meeting point: You will receive an info mail with the exact meeting point a few days before the event.

Plants and plant parts that we mainly harvest in October. Get to know medicinal plants and edible wild herbs along the way, identify them and learn interesting facts about how to use them at home for your well-being, health or enjoyment.Different herbs and medicinal plants sprout throughout the…
Markt 1
45721 Haltern am See
Prices
normal
25,00 €
Pilze, Carmen Berling
11.10.2026, 10:00 to 11.10.2026, 13:00
Fabulous mushrooms
Plants and plant parts that we mainly harvest in October
Haltern on the lake

Fabulous mushrooms Together we discover the fascinating realm of mushrooms. On a hike with mushroom coach and mushroom consultant Andrea Hans, we will marvel at the variety of shapes and colours and discover how different species differ and how to recognise them. We will immerse ourselves in the forest ecosystem and find out what role mushrooms play in this system. What should you bear in mind when looking for mushrooms and what about their toxicity? In this environmental education event for beginners, we explore the way of life of mushrooms. This is not a collecting event.

Registration deadline: Fri 09.10.2026

Speaker: Andrea Hans

Contact: a.hans@hohemarkerleben.de / Tel.: 02363 / 734177

Meeting point: You will receive an info mail with the exact meeting point a few days before the event.

Fabulous mushrooms Together we discover the fascinating realm of mushrooms. On a hike with mushroom coach and mushroom consultant Andrea Hans, we will marvel at the variety of shapes and colours and discover how different species differ and how to recognise them. We will immerse ourselves in the…
Markt 1
45721 Haltern am See
Prices
Adults
15,00 €
Children
10,00 €
NWF, Stadtagentur
24.10.2026, 18:30 to ca. 24.10.2026, 19:45
Public night watchman’s tour
Listen up, everyone, let me tell you
Old Town Hall

Explore Haltern’s old town after dark and experience the interplay of light and shadow in this historic setting. Stroll through the evening alleyways alongside the night watchman, discovering things both beautiful and eerie. In the past, the night watchman held an important position, and his duties went beyond simply lighting the street lamps. Amusing anecdotes, the history and stories of our town, as well as the nocturnal atmosphere, characterise this themed city tour.

Explore Haltern’s old town after dark and experience the interplay of light and shadow in this historic setting. Stroll through the evening alleyways alongside the night watchman, discovering things both beautiful and eerie. In the past, the night watchman held an important position, and his duties…
Markt 1
45721 Haltern am See
Ticket prices
normal
9,00 €
Youth
0,00 €
Stadtmodell, Stadtagentur
07.11.2026, 18:00 to ca. 07.11.2026, 19:30
Public night watchman’s tour
Listen up, everyone, let me tell you
Old Town Hall

Explore Haltern’s old town late at night and experience the interplay of light and shadow in this historic setting. Stroll through the evening alleyways alongside the night watchman, discovering both beautiful and eerie sights along the way. In the past, the night watchman held an important position, and his duties went beyond simply lighting the street lamps. Amusing anecdotes, the history and stories of our town, as well as the nocturnal atmosphere, characterise this themed city tour.

Explore Haltern’s old town late at night and experience the interplay of light and shadow in this historic setting. Stroll through the evening alleyways alongside the night watchman, discovering both beautiful and eerie sights along the way. In the past, the night watchman held an important…
Markt 1
45721 Haltern am See
Ticket prices
normal
9,00 €
Youth
0,00 €
NWF, Stadtagentur
13.11.2026, 18:00 to ca. 13.11.2026, 19:30
Public night watchman’s tour
Listen up, everyone, let me tell you
Old Town Hall

Explore Haltern’s old town late at night and experience the interplay of light and shadow in this historic setting. Stroll through the evening alleys alongside the night watchman, discovering both beautiful and eerie sights along the way. In the past, the night watchman held an important position, and his duties were not limited to lighting the street lamps. Amusing anecdotes, the history and stories of our town, as well as the nocturnal atmosphere, characterise this themed city tour.

Explore Haltern’s old town late at night and experience the interplay of light and shadow in this historic setting. Stroll through the evening alleys alongside the night watchman, discovering both beautiful and eerie sights along the way. In the past, the night watchman held an important position…
Markt 1
45721 Haltern am See
Ticket prices
normal
9,00 €
Youth
0,00 €

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