Beautiful lakes, rivers & canals — cycling in Emsland
Bike Touring Collection by Emsland Tourismus GmbH
7
Tours
21:32 h
217 mi
2,775 ft
Water is omnipresent when cycling in the Emsland, be it in the form of the river Ems, which gives it its name, the Dortmund-Ems Canal or the numerous lakes and streams. There is sometimes a maritime flair when you admire the ships of the open-air museum in Papenburg or watch the sailing boats on the Haselünnersee in peace and quiet.
In this collection we show you the eight most beautiful day trips in Emsland, which take you along the Dortmund-Ems Canal, through the magnificent Ems floodplains and to picturesque lakes such as the Haselünnersee or the Geeste reservoir. The circuits are between 14 and 43 miles (22 and 69 kilometers) long and almost free of gradients. Besides the wonderful nature you will experience a lot of culture in different open-air and local museums as well as the charm of the shipping town Haren, the old town of Meppen and the maritime flair of Papenburg.
But the Emsland also has a lot to offer besides the water: The region is criss-crossed by an almost gravel-free cycle path network with a total length of 2,175 miles (3,500 kilometers). Historic wind and water mills, magnificent manor houses, the unique Clemenswerth Castle and mysterious moorland landscapes provide for varied cycling tours. There are a total of 45 day tours in Emsland, all of which are dedicated to a specific theme. In addition to the eight day tours in this collection, you will also find the remaining 45 tours in our profile.
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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…
- 04:1442.9 mi10.1 mph375 ft375 ftIntermediateIntermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Trade and ports, leisure activities and nature experiences on the great waterway as well as the scenic beauty of the northern nature park area are what you will experience on this round trip. Between the old harbor and the museum harbor you first explore the historic core of the traditional shipping…
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- 01:2114.3 mi10.6 mph75 ft75 ftEasyEasy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
This bike tour is like an expedition into the animal kingdom: On the route through the part of the Emsauen nature reserve between Rhede and Papenburg, you keep a constant eye on the natural course of the river, explore the unspoilt landscape of its backwaters and experience an unusually diverse bird…
- 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…
- 03:3638.0 mi10.6 mph600 ft600 ftIntermediateIntermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
On a large round you get to know the old Emsbüren and its surrounding communities. Fresh and rested, you first cover a few kilometers to the north - and then relax on a detour to Lingen in the Hanekenfähr recreation area. Here you can enjoy the view of the Emswehr or the lock. Perhaps you would like…
- 04:1241.9 mi10.0 mph550 ft550 ftIntermediateIntermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
On this tour you will experience up close how water shapes the Emsland region. Of course you will discover the Ems, but also numerous lakes, streams and canals with many natural and technical highlights.
You start in Haselünne and first drive along the Hase, a tributary of the Ems. The open-air and local…
- 02:4527.0 mi9.8 mph375 ft375 ftIntermediateIntermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Some portions of the Tour may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
On this tour you can relax and enjoy the water landscapes south of Meppen. You cycle along the Hase to Bokeloh with the oldest and perhaps most beautiful church in the region: St. Vitus has been rising right on the banks of the Hase for more than 1,000 years. Next door, in the Old School, an exhibition…
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Collection Stats
- Tours7
- Distance217 mi
- Duration21:32 h
- Elevation2,775 ft
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