41 km signposted mountain bike circuit

The Trail Haard on Tour is designed as a large circuit. Thanks to the cloverleaf-like structure, the route can also be shortened easily, because the shortcuts are also signposted as intermediate routes, as are the access roads from the hiking car parks. So even a short after-work ride is easily possible. The path is completely signposted in an anti-clockwise direction. In the outdoor area, however, signposts can quickly get lost, so it is advisable to have a good map or a digital navigation system with you.  

 Nature experience on the MTB

The focus of this mountain bike trail is the experience of nature. It mostly follows wider forest roads, which have been reclaimed by nature to varying degrees and thus have taken on a trail-like character. The route also includes paths that are used by hikers. Unlike the trail on Hoheward , you should expect oncoming traffic. Therefore, showing consideration for other visitors to the Haard is particularly important.

Altitude meters require calf strength 

The tour is characterized by constant ups and downs, so that in the end there are a few meters in altitude. The wavy height profile leads to very different indications of the altitude difference. While Komoot specifies the tour at around 500 meters in altitude, some barometric systems also like to reach around 800 meters in altitude. In any case, bikers will feel the difference in altitude in their legs at the end of the day, because the constant changes are more strenuous in the long run than a constant climb in the high mountains. 

Getting to the Haard on Tour

An ideal starting point for those arriving by car is the forest and hiking car park on the Dachsberg in Flaesheim in the very north of the route. From here there is also a perfect arc of suspense with a very easy start and a fun end to the tour. In between, the trail slowly becomes more demanding, although it remains easy to ride even for beginners. In addition, there are five more hiking car parks available as entry points into the Haard on Tour. You can board the Haard on Tour by train in the south in Marl-Sinsen or in the north in Haltern am See. 

The sandy subsoil is typical of Haard on Tour

The tour is ideal for families and beginners in mountain biking. The more difficult passages can easily be bypassed or pushed. But even advanced bikers will have fun on the trail. With the sandy soil, the trails are quite demanding in some places. There are also some surprisingly steep climbs and steep descents for those unfamiliar with the area. Finally, a few well-developed berms and ramps will put a big grin on every biker's face.

The MTB circuit “Haard on Tour” was realized as part of the Waldband project “Nature-compatible tourism development of the Haard ”.