Picnic area Bockholter Berge

Winding paths, ancient oaks and idyllic heathland: in the Bockholter Berge nearGreven, you can discover an extraordinary variety of wildlife within a small area. This popular nature reserve is best known for being home to one of the last and most beautiful juniper heaths in the Steinfurt district.

Situated right next to the small village of Gimbte, it invites you to linger and explore. Many short walking trails lead straight through the sandydune landscape, which is gradually re-emerging here. On the way through the dunes: a cosy, slightly elevated picnic spot for a relaxing break with a view. Make yourself comfortable on the rustic table-and-bench combination. From the picnic spot, you have an unobstructed view of the heart of the Bockholter Berge: a beautiful heathland landscape stretching as far as the eye can see. So, get your packed lunch out and enjoy the scent of nature! Well worth a visit all year round!

Your picnic area at a glance

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Insider tip

Hike through the Bockholt Mountains

No real altitudes await you on an excursion to the Bockholt Mountains - but it does get a bit hilly. From the hikers' car park, you can walk to the "summit" and then gently downhill again on a beautiful, narrow path. The Gellenbach stream, the forest nature trail, the "Heidelandschaft" nature reserve and the quarry pond offer some highlights on your hike through the Bockholt mountains. You can also learn more about this picturesque place at several information points.

Duration & Distance: 1.5 hours, around 3.6 kilometres for a round tour through the forest. Those who picnic should allow more time
Equipment: Comfortable shoes and provisions for the heath picnic

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Your way to the picnic area

Address

Fuestruper Straße hikers' car park

Fuestruper Street 4

48268 Greven

(Address for your navigation system)

Accessibility & Parking

Parking spaces are available here free of charge.

Important notice:

Please note the rules of the road during your visit: it is not permitted to leave the paths. Dogs must be kept on a lead.

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Places of interest in and around the Bockholt Mountains

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