Der Rursee mit spiegelnder Sonne in der Eifel
Tourismus NRW e.V., Dominik Ketz, Der Rursee mit spiegelnder Sonne in der Eifel

Pristine and wildNature Parks & Eifel National Park

Whether on a family hike or a sporty bike tour: twelve nature parks and one national park offer relaxing nature experiences, challenging border crossings and exciting encounters with wild inhabitants - day and night.

Do you like travelling through rustling forests, deep caves and on towering peaks? Then you'll find your happiness in the Sauerland Rothaargebirge Nature Park. Or is water your element? Then follow us to the Schwalm-Nette Nature Park with its rivers, small lakes and streams, moorland areas and premium hiking trails. The Hohe Mark Nature Park has a heart for animals, fruit and vegetables taste particularly good in the Rhineland Nature Park and things get really wild in the Eifel National Park: because in North Rhine-Westphalia's only national park, nature does what it wants. And when it's dark, you'll find the most beautiful places for stargazing in the nature park next door.

So, which nature experience would you like? We have the right tip for you in our overview!

Terravita Nature Park
Melanie Schnieders
Osnabrück
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  • Terravita Nature Park
    Melanie Schnieders
    Osnabrück
    300 million years have left traces worth seeing in the Terravita Nature Park, including dinosaur footprints and fossil finds of fossilized cephalopods, but also man-made objects such as the relics of a battle between the Romans and Germanic tribes.
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  • Hohe Mark Nature Park
    Animals Steverauen Olfen
    Johannes Höhn, Tourismus NRW e.V., Animals Steverauen Olfen
    Raesfeld
    Wild horses, Poitou donkeys or hedge cattle: the Hohe Mark Nature Park forms different habitats through the alternation of meadows, heathland, pastures and forests - and is therefore home to very different animals.
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  • Eifel National Park
    Urft dam View of the dam
    Tourismus NRW e.V., Urft dam View of the dam
    Schleiden
    In North Rhine-Westphalia's only national park, nature does what it wants. And that's a good thing. Discover the wild and impetuous landscape in the Eifel. Alone, with the family or accompanied by a ranger.
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  • Siebengebirge Nature Park
    Viewpoint on the Beethoven hiking trail
    Johannes Höhn, Tourismus NRW e.V., Viewpoint on the Beethoven hiking trail
    Siegburg
    Open today
    Gorge-like valleys, densely forested peaks, rugged cliffs and a fantastic view of the Rhine - the Siebengebirge was a sight that even the composer Ludwig van Beethoven and poets such as Heinrich Heine and Lord Byron were enchanted by.
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  • Arnsberg Forest Nature Park
    Riverbed Arnsberg Forest Nature Park
    Klaus-Peter Kappest, Sauerland Tourismus e.V., Riverbed Arnsberg Forest Nature Park
    Soest
    Rushing streams, deep caves and striking cliffs - the Arnsberg Forest Nature Park is a habitat for animals and plants and connects one of the largest contiguous forest areas in Germany. The Westphalian sea of forest.
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  • Bergisches Land Nature Park
    Bevertalsperre drone shot, Bergisches Land Nature Park
    Leo Thomas, Tourismus NRW e.V., Bevertalsperre drone shot, Bergisches Land Nature Park
    Gummersbach
    The constant ups and downs, the many mountain ranges and valleys provide panoramic views, high altitude feelings and treetop experiences, but also the opportunity to delve deep into the history of the region.
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  • Dümmer Nature Park
    Stemweder Berge Haldem
    Oliver Lange, Stemweder Berge Haldem
    Diepholz
    The lakes, floodplains, ditches and moors of the nature park offer people and animals a relaxing break. The cranes in particular flock here every year and enjoy themselves - and are easy to watch.
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  • High Fens-Eifel Nature Park
    Struffeltroute wooden footbridge Roetgen
    Johannes Höhn, Tourismus NRW e.V., Struffeltroute wooden footbridge Roetgen
    Nettersheim
    It's pretty dark here! But only on the ground. In the sky above the High Fens-Eifel Nature Park, the stars shine all the brighter. So pack your binoculars and join a star tour through the mysterious forest and lake landscape.
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  • Rhineland Nature Park
    Klüttenweg, Berggeistweiher
    Naturpark Rheinland, Miriam Sabo, Klüttenweg, Berggeistweiher
    Hürth
    Open today
    Imagine if Cologne had its own fruit and vegetable garden: that would be the Rhineland Nature Park. Asparagus fields and orchards - regional delicacies grow everywhere here. Thanks to the mild climate and fertile soil. And the apples from Meckenheim, the asparagus from Brühl-Bornheim and the blackberry wine from Alfter are available directly from the producers. At one of the many farm stores. 100 percent regional.
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  • Sauerland Rothaargebirge Nature Park
    Dusk in the Sauerland Rothaargebirge Nature Park
    Tourismus NRW e.V., Dusk in the Sauerland Rothaargebirge Nature Park
    Schmallenberg
    Higher. More beautiful. Further. The Sauerland Rothaargebirge Nature Park is the largest nature park in North Rhine-Westphalia. And the second largest in Germany. With its excellent hiking trails, one of the most beautiful hilltop castles and the only free-roaming herd of bison in Central Europe, it is full of superlatives. Embark on your outdoor experience!
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