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11 loops in Osnabrück Land in Germany – a cyclist’s paradise

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11 loops in Osnabrück Land in Germany – a cyclist’s paradise

11 loops in Osnabrück Land in Germany – a cyclist’s paradise

© Klaus Herzmann

11 loops in Osnabrück Land in Germany – a cyclist’s paradise

Cycling Collection by Osnabrücker Land

10 routes

30:10 h

481 km

2,460 m

Nestled between the Wiehen Hills and the Teutoburg Forest in north-west Germany, Osnabrück Land is a paradise for cycling. The region has 1,740 miles (2,800 km) of signposted cycle paths that lead through colourful fields, meadows, and forests, along riverbanks and over the Teutoburg Forest hills. As you ride, you can enjoy fantastic views over the landscape and discover the region’s history at old mills, majestic castles, and rustic farms. Hop on your bike and get exploring – there is a lot to discover in Osnabrück Land.

In this Collection, we show you the 11 circular routes through this cycling region, which take you to the most beautiful places around the city of Münster, Emsland district, the Teutoburg Forest, and Oldenburg Münsterland district. Each loop is between 15 and 93 miles (25 and 150 kilometers) long. You can ride most of the circulars in a day or divide the longer routes into several stages if you want to take it easy. We’ve included something for everyone: from ambitious touring cyclists to relaxed riders.

Each circular route has a different theme and meets the highest quality standards. On the Ackerschnacker Tour, for example, you can learn about the historic Artland region at seven audio stations en route. Other routes take you to interesting museums, historic mills, stately castles, majestic palaces, and health resorts where you can enjoy the fresh air. Although all the routes are different, they all have one thing in common – great restaurants, cafés, and hotels.

Ready to explore Osnabrück Land on a multi-day cycling trip? Take a look at the Grenzgängerroute (Border Crossing Route), here: komoot.de/collection/892

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Activities

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    AckerschnackerTour – Rundtouren im Osnabrücker Land

    03:08

    54.4km

    17.3km/h

    70m

    70m

    Intermediate
    Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

    This beautiful circular tour begins in Quakenbrück, which you can easily reach by train. On the bike tour through the beautiful Artland countryside, you'll repeatedly encounter the chatty "Ackerschnacker" (Ackerschnacker) at seven listening stations along the route.

    

    At the "Schnackpunkte" (snack points

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  2. 02:46

    44.3km

    16.0km/h

    130m

    130m

    Intermediate
    Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

    The tour starts in beautiful Bersenbrück, which you can easily reach by train. You cycle south-west out of the city, it is continuously slightly uphill, because you climb the Ankumer Höhe. Here you can enjoy the beautiful Geest landscape before you descend on a refreshing descent to Alfhausen. Then you

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  4. 02:49

    42.7km

    15.2km/h

    260m

    260m

    Intermediate
    Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

    The circular tour begins in beautiful Bad Essen. From here, you cycle to the Mittelland Canal and cross it. Shortly after, you'll pass the fairytale Hünnefeld Castle and the mighty Ippenburg Castle. A wonderfully flat route awaits you, leading you through a stunning landscape with expansive fields and

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  5. 03:09

    49.3km

    15.7km/h

    90m

    90m

    Intermediate
    Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

    In Hesepe, the round tour begins near the train station, so you can travel comfortably by train. Shortly after the start you will reach Bramsche, where you can visit the cloth maker museum during a first break. Along the banks of the picturesque hare you will then reach the Mittelland Canal.

    

    On beautiful

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  6. 06:35

    105km

    15.9km/h

    830m

    830m

    Expert
    Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

    This horseshoe-shaped tour winds its way around Osnabrück. You can start, for example, at the train station in Hasbergen. From here, you'll head south into the beautiful landscape of the Teutoburg Forest.

    

    The challenging climbs that await you here are quickly forgotten in the magnificent natural surroundings

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  7. 02:07

    31.9km

    15.1km/h

    230m

    230m

    Intermediate
    Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

    The circular tour begins in Gesmold. If you'd like to travel by train, you can also join the tour in Westerhausen. Just beyond Gesmold, you'll pass the pretty Gesmold Castle of the same name, which you can admire from the outside.

    

    Passing Westerhausen and the idyllic Grönegausee Lake, you'll reach the

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  8. 01:38

    24.5km

    15.1km/h

    130m

    130m

    Easy
    Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

    The starting point of this leisurely circular tour, also known as "Mill, Moor, and Varus Battle," is in Venne on the Mill Island. From here, you cycle south out of town and shortly thereafter reach the Iron Age House. The area, home to a completely reconstructed pre-Roman Iron Age farmstead, is nestled

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  9. 03:06

    49.4km

    15.9km/h

    340m

    340m

    Intermediate
    Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

    The tour around Osnabrück begins in the northern district of Haste. Of course, you can also start at any other location along the circular route.

    

    From Haste, you cycle west and immediately immerse yourself in the beautiful countryside. Magnificent forests and fascinating orchards await you. Your first

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  10. 01:45

    28.8km

    16.4km/h

    110m

    100m

    Easy
    Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

    This relaxed circular tour begins in Fürstenau. On your way out of the village you will pass the Fürstenau Castle, which is surrounded by a large moat and is worth a visit.

    

    After you have left the last houses behind you, you can enjoy the wonderful landscape that surrounds you to the fullest. On quiet

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  11. 03:07

    50.9km

    16.4km/h

    260m

    270m

    Intermediate
    Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

    On this tour in the southern Osnabrück region, you'll really get a chance to breathe deeply, whether above the treetops or at the graduation tower. And this is exactly where the tour begins, at the graduation tower in Bad Rothenfelde.

    

    In the spa gardens, you can breathe in the healthy brine air before

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Collection Stats

  • Activities
    10
  • Distance
    481 km
  • Duration
    30:10 h
  • Elevation
    2,460 m

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