Relaxed cycling in the Münsterland park landscape

Routes

Bike touring routes & trails

Cycling Collection by Münsterland

5 routes

15:41 h

248 km

900 m

Fields lined with hedges, vibrant rhododendrons, picturesque rivers and canals, fairytale sandstone castles and predominantly flat routes await you when cycling in the beautiful Münsterland park landscape. These are the best ingredients for carefree cycling Tours that promise variety, entertainment and relaxation.

In this Collection, we reveal six leisurely cycling Tours in Münsterland. They are between 25 and 60 kilometres (16 - 37 mi) long and mostly follow flat paths. Only the foothills of the Teutoburg Forest require some climbing on some of the loops. With an e-bike, however, you can master these almost effortlessly.

North of Münster, you’ll explore Ibbenbüren and the surrounding area on two different routes. You’ll discover the impressive Dörenther Cliffs, the Mittelland Canal and the Dortmund-Ems Canal as well as cultural highlights such as the Gravenhorst Monastery. East of Münster, you’ll cycle through the park landscape near Telgte, Warendorf and Sassenberg. The Ems and Bever rivers flow through beautiful landscapes where idyllic lakes invite you to swim and relax. South of Münster, in Nordkirchen, you can embark on a very special circuit with colourful sculptures of cows. This is the art exhibition ‘Die Kühe sind los’ (The cows are loose) – a funny and unique experience.

No matter which Tour you choose, you’ll experience the nature and culture of the Münsterland park landscape in a leisurely and relaxing way. Have fun!

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Activities

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Between the Ems and Bever rivers – a loop from Telgte via Ostbevern
02:55
50.5km
17.3km/h
80m
70m
Intermediate
Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
This beautiful round trip begins at the Emswehr in Telgte. After you have crossed the Ems, you cycle along the bank through the Dümmert Park. Then it continues through the Emsauen.

Finally you leave the river and dive into the beautiful Münsterland parkland. Passing wide fields and picturesque hedgerows…
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Ice cream by the lake – a loop from Ostbevern via Sassenberg and Warendorf
03:19
55.9km
16.8km/h
160m
160m
Intermediate
Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
The starting point of the circular tour is in the center of Ostbevern. You leave the place to the northeast. After you have left the last houses behind you, you can already see the baroque Loburg Castle along the way. You drive past it and navigate through the beautiful Münsterland park landscape to…
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Exploring Ibbenbüren – a loop through the districts of Ibbenbüren
03:58
60.8km
15.3km/h
420m
420m
Expert
Expert bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.
The "Ibbenbüren Total" circular tour begins at the Heimathaus in Ibbenbüren. From here it leads you through all Ibbenbüren districts and is very well suited for e-bikers and ambitious cyclists. The tour, which is almost 61 kilometers long, has two climbs and some hilly sections in store for you.

The route…
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Monastery, canal and cliffs – a loop from Ibbenbüren via Bevergern and the Dörenther Cliffs
01:49
29.8km
16.4km/h
150m
150m
Intermediate
Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
The round tour starts in Ibbenbüren on the banks of the Ibbenbürener Aa. A beautiful cycle path takes you along the river out of town to the Gravenhorst monastery. Then it's on to the Nassen Dreieck, where the Mittelland Canal and the Dortmund-Ems Canal meet. After you have looked around here, you cycle…
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Sassenberg and Westphalian gold – Harkotten Castle and Warendorf loop
03:39
50.9km
13.9km/h
90m
90m
Intermediate
Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
The former residential town of Sassenberg lies in the middle of the beautiful Münsterland park landscape. But not only the historic town center is worth a visit, because on the outskirts the local recreation area Feldmark with the Feldmarksee lures you to swim and relax. And at the right time of year…
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