Reken to Haltern am See Loop
Reken to Haltern am See Loop
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Reken to Haltern am See Loop
03:39
58.7km
300m
Cycling
Your circular tour to Haltern am See requires a bit of stamina. However, the stunning natural scenery, the beautiful Sythen Castle, and the idyllic market square in Haltern make the effort worthwhile.
You start in Reken at the old church and cycle out of town towards Maria Veen. Passing fields and meadows, the path leads you to the birdwatching hide at the picturesque Torfvenn Pond. Take a break, enjoy the tranquility of nature, and see which birds you can spot.
You'll cycle through a beautiful tree-lined avenue to the Oedler Pond, where another birdwatching tower stands. Near the small village of Sythen, a visit to the castle of the same name is worthwhile before you reach the large Haltern Reservoir. Enjoyably follow the cycle path along its shore. If you like, you can stop at the Sunset Beach Bar and refresh yourself in the cool water.
Arriving at the lively market square in Haltern, you've already completed more than half the route. Perhaps stop for a break at a nice café before heading back to Reken. Two longer climbs await you along the way, as you cycle through shady forests.
Last updated: February 6, 2026
Tips
Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted
After 538 m for 67 m
Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
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571 m
Reken Tower Windmill and Open-Air Museum
Highlight • Monument
Over the years, numerous outbuildings have clustered around the Reken windmill, forming a small open-air museum. Among them is the "Backhus," where bread is baked on special occasions. The “Immenschur” (beehive), the “Pütthus” (cooling well) and the “Museschoppe” placed on trapezoidal stones for protection against rodents.
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2.90 km
Forest Chapel and Hermitage, Reken
Highlight • Religious Site
For centuries, the forest chapel has been a place of pilgrimage for many believers. Several legends surround this place. Historically, there was a miraculous spring at this hermitage, which, however, dried up many years ago. Picnic areas and resting places (some covered) invite visitors to linger on the grounds.
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16.7 km
Torfvennteich Birdwatching Hut
Highlight • Mountain Hut
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21.8 km
Oedler Pond
Highlight • Lake
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29.4 km
Sythen Castle
Highlight • Castle
More information: schloss-sythen.nrw
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32.1 km
Halterner Reservoir
Highlight • Lake
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37.6 km
Haltern am See Market Square
Highlight • Settlement
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58.7 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
24.0 km
13.6 km
9.99 km
9.28 km
1.80 km
Surfaces
34.7 km
10.3 km
7.82 km
3.55 km
1.56 km
807 m
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Highest point (120 m)
Lowest point (40 m)
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Monday 11 May
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4°C
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Trail Reviews
Hello, today I took a detour to Haltern am See. I started in Reken and then drove towards Haltern, around the lake. I stopped at Jupp's for a coffee ☕️ and a Belgian waffle with hot cherries 🍒. I got into a conversation with two older ladies at a table, which took some time, but it was a very nice afternoon and I really enjoyed the chat. It was a great trip in wonderful weather.
Our second bike tour from Haltern took us today to the area northwest and north of Haltern am See. As with the first tour, we first had to find the right way out of Haltern, in between there was no sign that would have shown us the right route. All in all, there are a lot of different bike paths and generally very well signposted, but sometimes they disappear behind branches of trees so that they cannot be seen from the road, which means that we occasionally had to go back a few meters. Nevertheless, hats off to this extensive and well-developed network of bicycles, most of the paths are very easy to drive and mostly far away from major roads. There are an infinite number of different routes to be taken in this area.
Just great to drive the round super nice.
A beautiful bike tour through the Weiße Venn (White Fens), Silbersee 3 (Silver Lake 3) – called the "Caribbean of the Ruhr Valley" by young people in summer – and the Halterner Dam. The short detour to Dülmen is a must. Highly recommended 👍🏻😁🚴♂️
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April 7, 2023
Your circular tour to Haltern am See requires a bit of stamina. However, the stunning natural scenery, the beautiful Sythen Castle, and the idyllic market square in Haltern make the effort worthwhile.
You start in Reken at the old church and cycle out of town towards Maria Veen. Passing fields and meadows
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