Our top 10 themed cycle Tours in Emsland
Bike Touring Collection by Emsland Tourismus GmbH
9
Tours
28:38 h
288 mi
3,925 ft
Hop on your saddle and immerse yourself in the vast, silent and unspoilt landscapes of the Emsland. Follow the playful loops of the Ems River and discover enchanting forests and moors along the way. Enjoy the picturesque heath with its unique flora and fauna or refresh yourself in one of the many swimming lakes. As you can see, the Emsland has numerous possibilities and has been one of the most popular cycling regions in Germany for years. Wonderfully flat routes await on the 2,660-kilometre (1,650 mi) network of cycle paths and over 50 themed day Tours.
In this Collection, we show you our top 10 rides between 36 and 65 kilometres (22 and 40 mi) in length that are suitable for the whole family. On the way, you find well-maintained resting places to enjoy a picnic, as well as many nice little towns to stop in, stroll around and get a bite to eat. Come and let yourself be enchanted by the flair of our region and the warmth of the Emslanders!
You can easily reach the starting points of the Tours with the Emsland RADexpress . The bus runs on weekends and public holidays from 25th March to 31st October, 2023. Find more information (in Dutch or German) and timetables: emsland.com/holiday/nature-active/cycling/bicycle-bus.
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Tours & Highlights
- 02:5430.3 mi10.4 mph450 ft450 ftIntermediateIntermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Original or man-made, a wet biotope or a sandy dry lawn rich in flowers - the See(h)-Tour links different natural areas on both sides of the Ems north of Lingen. The tour begins at the Geest reservoir, which is a popular area for surfers and other water sports enthusiasts. On the other hand, it has also…
- 02:3023.0 mi9.2 mph350 ft350 ftIntermediateIntermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Some portions of the Tour may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
Keep up the good work: then you will be transported from the capital of Emsland to the oldest city in the region - and back again. Again and again you will meet the sweeping, natural run of the river on the way, enjoy charming cultural landscapes on its shores and discover impressive cultural treasures…
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- 03:3133.8 mi9.6 mph650 ft650 ftIntermediateIntermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
On this beautiful bike tour you ride through the slightly hilly landscape of the Hümmlings. You will pass many dolmens.
It starts in Sögel. Shortly after the start you will reach Clemenswerth Castle. The baroque hunting star system is absolutely worth a first break with a visit. Then you dive into the…
- 03:2635.0 mi10.2 mph600 ft600 ftIntermediateIntermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
This bike tour takes you through the so-called Emstal. Here you get to know the villages of Bernte, Elbergen, Gleesen, Helschen, Leschede, Listrup, Mehringen and Moorlage.
It starts in Emsbüren. From here you drive past forests and meadows through the agricultural region. In the north you meet the Ems…
- 02:4728.1 mi10.1 mph325 ft325 ftIntermediateIntermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
This tour through the joint municipality of Spelle promises a nice day - in Low German "moijen dag". The starting point is at Wöhlehof. Here the restored half-timbered ensemble will enchant you at the start of the tour.
Then you start cycling and soon you will reach the Burgpark Venhaus, where you can…
- 02:0622.2 mi10.6 mph150 ft150 ftIntermediateIntermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
This varied round trip takes you to our neighbors in the Netherlands for a detour. It starts in Rhede. From here you drive through a beautiful field and meadow landscape across the border. Shortly after you reach the star-shaped Bourtange Fortress. A long break is worthwhile here.
After this visit you…
- 03:3737.5 mi10.4 mph600 ft600 ftIntermediateIntermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
The gently undulating tour takes you through a varied landscape and to beautiful highlights. It starts in the Tinner can. There is also a shooting range in the nature reserve. So don't be surprised by the corresponding sounds.
After cycling through the wonderful nature in the protected area, you will…
- 03:5237.9 mi9.8 mph225 ft225 ftIntermediateIntermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
This tour takes you through Bourtanger Moor Nature Park. On the way you see the still preserved raised bogs and the renatured areas after peat extraction.
It starts in Twist. From here you start off along the South-North Canal and soon reach the Bargerveen nature reserve. You can let your eyes wander…
- 03:5540.6 mi10.4 mph575 ft575 ftIntermediateIntermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
"Lütje Fente" means little rascals. This means the playful Ems loops south of Lingen, which accompany you on this wonderful tour.
It starts in Lingen. You cycle from the center and out of the city in a southerly direction. Soon you will meet the Ems. Here it is natural, wild and playful. It meanders through…
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Collection Stats
- Tours9
- Distance288 mi
- Duration28:38 h
- Elevation3,925 ft
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