Nature experiences in the Münsterland

They are the last of their kind in Europe. With the wild horses in the Merfelder Bruch, the Münsterland is home to one of the most extraordinary natural treasures in the country.

The most exotic inhabitants of the Münsterland have found a home in the Zwillbrocker Venn. In the west of the Münsterland, things are turning pink.

The Venner Moor is one of the few remaining raised bogs in Westphalia and is worth a trip from a botanical point of view alone.

The Hohe Mark Nature Park forms one of the most beautiful landscapes in Münsterland. The combination of forests, water, heath and wide cultivated landscapes make up its charm.

The Westrup Heath with its sandy paths and gnarled juniper bushes is one of the most beautiful landscapes in Münsterland.

Visit the beautiful park landscape of the Baumberge. Characterised by a long sandstone tradition, they are a special cultural and ecological feature.

A piece of the South Seas in tranquil Münsterland: the blue lagoon in Beckum is a former limestone quarry with beautiful turquoise water and a great view.

When a river reclaims its landscape and horses, wild cattle and giant donkeys find a new home, you are definitely in the Steverauen in Olfen.

Today, the raised bog near Emsdetten offers a nature reserve that is extremely worth seeing and protecting and can be explored by bicycle and on foot.

A true natural paradise right outside the city. Here you can get very close to nature - without disturbing it.

The Witte Venn, a very special and popular nature reserve known far beyond the borders of Ahaus, is characterised by a moorland and floodplain landscape.

The Recker Moor is one of the best preserved moors in North Rhine-Westphalia and impresses with its breathtaking flora and fauna.

Idyllic, adventurous and mysterious - the cross-border nature reserve "Burlo-Vardingholter Venn und Entenschlatt" invites you to relax and discover.

It is the oldest nature reserve in the district of Borken: the Schwarze Venn near Heiden. In this moorland area, you’ll find not only idyllic scenery but also the artesian well.

Kranenmeer is the name of the lake and the nature reserve in which it is located. A visit to this idyllic area is a must on a cycling or hiking tour through Münsterland.

If you want to enjoy pure nature, the Fürstenkuhle is just the place for you. The nature reserve is the perfect stopover on a cycle tour along the Flamingo Route.

There are several nature reserves between Gronau and Ahaus, which even extend across the German-Dutch border.

It was once part of the largest moor in Münsterland: the picturesque Heubachwiesen nature reserve near Reken.

The Ems floodplain in Telgte is a natural paradise full of life! Enjoy the landscape while hiking, cycling or on a leisurely walk and discover various animals.

Experience the diversity of the Ems floodplain: Konik horses, Heck cattle and an impressive pasture landscape await you in the Pöhlen nature reserve!

The EmsAue EmsDetten invites you to relax, discover and take a deep breath. The nature reserve boasts barrier-free paths and interesting information and resting points.

The Berkelsee is a real gem in Münsterland. Just a stroll away from the city centre, a relaxing break in the countryside awaits.

The Hohe Ward: a varied woodland area with quiet paths, dense nature and exciting insights into the forest and water. Perfect for a walk, a cycle tour or a short break in the countryside.

The Davert is a picturesque wooded area to the north of Ascheberg and has been designated a bird and nature reserve due to its great biodiversity.