NATUR.PUR - Steinhagen: Quarries in transition

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Trip/excursion
Immerse yourself in the impressive landscape of the quarries and learn how these once industrial extraction areas have been transformed into valuable habitats. This free offer gives you the opportunity to explore the region in the company of DWV-certified hiking guides.

+++Start of registration: 17.03.2025+++




Quarries are dynamic habitats where nature and history come together. Along the route, we encounter impressive rock formations, limestone semi-dry grasslands and structured beech forests. The disused tunnels provide sheltered winter quarters for bats, while rare plants thrive on the warm rock faces. The eagle owl, which once disappeared from the region, has once again found a breeding ground in the quarry walls. From the "Geheimnis Großer Berg", you can enjoy an impressive 270° panoramic view as far as the Münsterland Bay.

Important facts about the tour:
The hike covers 10 km with 270 meters of altitude. The level of difficulty is difficult, some paths are narrow and steep. Surefootedness is essential!

Bring sturdy footwear with treaded soles suitable for the weather. The tour is not suitable for baby carriages and is also not suitable for people with limited mobility.

Meeting point:
Wanderparkplatz Gaststätte Friedrichshöhe, Kaistraße 48, 33803 Steinhagen

Parking facilities | public transport connections:
Information can be found under the heading "Getting there".

May I bring my dog?
No, dogs are not allowed on this hike.

Hiking guides:
Dennis Frank, Maureen Marquis-Eldag

Registration required:
Participation in the tours is free of charge. Participation is at your own risk and responsibility. Click here to register:
Date: April 26, 2025, 9:00 am
Date: May 17, 2025, 9:00 am
 
Further information about our hike:
This hike is offered as part of the project "Natur pur - Naturerlebnis stärken" in the LEADER GT8 region. It is led by DWV-certified hiking guides. In manageable groups, you will learn interesting facts about the local habitats along the tour in short, simply explained snacks. You can find more tours from our current program here











Dates

Saturday, the 26.04.2025

09:00 - 13:00

Saturday, the 17.05.2025

09:00 - 13:00

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General Information

  • Registration required

Eligibility

  • Target Group Adult

Payment Options

Entrance Free

Directions & Parking facilities

Car | Public parking lots:
Parking lot: Hiking parking lot Friedrichshöhe

Public transport connections:
Yes, with the AST (shared cab) from the train station, ZOB or other stops in Steinhagen. The nearest stop is "Amshausen Friedrichshöhe".

The smart number for buses and trains in NRW is available free of charge around the clock on 0800 6 50 40 30.

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NATUR.PUR - Steinhagen: Quarries in transition
Kaistraße 48
33803 Steinhagen