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“Olle Kerkpatt” adventure trail in Bocholt

NEW: Our adventure trails invite families to explore together, discover, solve puzzles, and experience nature with all their senses. Child-friendly, varied, and close to nature.

The first adventure trail starts “Old Church Patt” in Bocholt-Barlo. Other routes in Naturpark follow gradually!

NEW Im Naturpark Hohe Mark There are already many places where nature can be actively experienced. But we want more:

Gradually, we are creating new adventure trails for families that playfully introduce children and adults to nature.

Whether through forests, meadows, or along small streams, our adventure trails are all about exercise, fresh air, and spending time together outdoors. The routes are varied, close to nature, and family-friendly—without dangerous roads or long commutes. And best of all, every trail is a little adventure with its own story!

 


“Olle Kerkpatt” – an adventure with Jupp, the boy from the buffalo farm

The first adventure trail takes you to Bocholt-Barlo. There, a very special journey through time awaits: the "Olle Kerkpatt" , an old church path as it was used by people over 100 years ago.

You will be accompanied by Jupp , a farm boy from the old days who lived on what is now the Kragemann Buffalo Farm . He will take you on his journey back home – past fields, through small woods, and over cobblestones. Along the way, he will tell you about his daily life, pose little riddles, and show you how people lived back then.

The destination of your tour is the buffalo farm itself: a lively farm with water buffalo, goats, pigs, ponies, rheas and a loyal farm dog.

Children can let off steam on a small obstacle course, there are seats for a break, and the self-service hut offers cool drinks, buffalo ice cream, and regional products.

And the best part: Anyone who solves all the riddles correctly can look forward to a personal certificate and an explorer's medal at the farm – to take with them or send home.


All information at a glance:

  • Start finish: Church of St. Helena, Barloer Ringstraße, Bocholt-Barlo
  • Intermediate goal: Büffelhof Kragemann
  • Length: approx. 2 km (one way)
  • Away: close to nature, accessible with strollers
  • Parking: Barlo village square (hiking car park) or church square, both Barloer Ringstraße
  • Public transport: Line C8 from Bocholt bus station, stop directly at the church
  • WC: Available on the farm

The complete route description, including history and puzzles, is available here as a PDF:

[ Download the "Olle Kerkpatt" adventure trail ]

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Naturpark Hohe Mark e. V.
im Naturparkhouse Tiergarten Schloss Raesfeld
Tiergarten 1
46348 Raesfeld
Phone: 02865 - 609110
Email: np-hohemark@raesfeld.de