Wild Horse Track Dülmen | Picnic Area in Münsterland
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Picnic area at the Dülmen wild horse track
© Münsterland e.V./Philipp Fölting
Decelerate, observe & discover
Picnic area Wildpferdebahn Dülmen

Picnic area at the Dülmen wild horse track

Picnicking in beautiful and unspoilt nature. This is probably one of the best ideas for a day out. It gets even more exciting at a place that is unique in Europe: the wild horse railway in Dülmen is one of the last places in Europe where visitors can still observe wild horses. And how nice it is that guests can enjoy this scenery during a relaxed picnic. There is a large picnic area with several seating options in the middle of the extensive forest and meadow areas. A great place to slow down, observe and discover.

The approximately 3.2 square kilometre nature reserve in the Merfelder Bruch is characterised by its diverse flora and original vegetation. This provides the wild horses with exactly the varied habitat they need without the need for human help. Observing the horses in their natural environment and in their original herd behaviour is a unique experience, especially for families with children. The marvellous nature in the Mehrfelder Bruch also invites you to take long walks and short bike rides in the surrounding area.

The picnic area at a glance

  • Picnic area
  • Seating options
  • Sanitary facilities
  • Dogs allowed
  • Destination
  • Child-friendly
Wild horses in Dülmen Wild horses in Dülmen
© Maike Wittreck
The last in Europe
Dülmen wild horses
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Guided tour to the wild horses in the Merfelder Bruch Guided tour to the wild horses in the Merfelder Bruch
© Münsterland e.V./Philipp Fölting
Guided tour to the wild horses

Outside the regular opening hours, the area can only be visited with a guided tour.

Visitor groups of 10 or more people have the opportunity to observe and experience the wild horses in the wild by prior appointment from Mondays to Fridays. The duration of the guided tour is approx. 1 hour. Dogs are not allowed!

To make an appointment:
Ms. Forestry Inspector Rövekamp
Mobile: +49 170 3478005

Your way to the picnic area

Address

To the wild horse track

48249 Dülmen


Accessibility & Parking

The area with the free-roaming wild horses is located about 12 kilometres west of Dülmen on the road from Dülmen (via Merfeld) to Borken (L600). The access road is called "Zur Wildpferdebahn". The ticket office is also located on this access road. There is a car park directly on the grounds of the wild horse track in the Merfelder Bruch. The picnic area is a few minutes' walk from the car park.

Map | Dülmen

Wild horses Dülmen

Öffnungszeiten vom 16.03. to 01.11.
  • Monday
    closed
  • Tuesday
    closed
  • Wednesday
    closed
  • Thursday
    closed
  • Friday
    closed
  • Saturday
    10:00 Uhr bis 18:00 Uhr
  • Sunday
    10:00 Uhr bis 18:00 Uhr
  • Die Saison startet zwischen März und April. Der angegebene Starttermin dient nur der Orientierung.
  • Die Öffnungszeiten gelten auch an Feiertagen in NRW
  • Hunde dürfen angeleint mitgeführt werden. Bei Führungen sind Hunde nicht erlaubt.

Entrance fees for the Wild Horse Railway

  • Adults:
    4,00 €
  • Children:
    2,00 €


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