Osnabrück’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 20

beautiful natural monuments around Osnabrück. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!

Last updated: October 1, 2025

Alfsee

The leisure program at Alfsee is extensive:

Camping, go-kart track, indoor play area, water skiing, and much more: alfsee.de.

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Freeden Nature Reserve

The 224-hectare Freeden nature reserve is part of the Teutoburg Forest and can be easily reached via hiking trails from Bad Iburg. A visit to the predominantly lime-beech forests is …

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Überfallhase (Hase River Weir) near Quakenbrück

Idyllic spot by the rabbit.

The bike path here is easy to navigate.

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Nettetal at Bramheide

A fantastically beautiful path through the Nettetal between Dodesheide and Rulle. Without any major differences in altitude, you cycle along the Nette through mixed forests and past pastures.

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Bifurcation Hare-Else

Just above Gesmold, the Hase forms a bifurcation. Here, the Else branches off from the Hase, causing around 2/3 of its water to flow into the Weser river system. It …

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Große Rehquelle

The wonderfully clearest spring water imaginable. Wooden seating areas invite you to take a break, the loud splashing is soothing and simply beautiful!

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Duvensteine Rock Formation

The Duvensteine look a bit grim and rugged. It seems as if the rock has a mouth and eyes. It's understandable that our ancestors assumed that mysterious and divine forces were at work here.

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Alfsee Overflow Weir

The overflow threshold is passable and I recommend this kl. Detour because of the great view over the lake and the sound of the water.

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Blauer See

At the time (May 2019) of "BLUE" no trace, a gray pool ... :-(

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Alma Spring (Schwarze Welle)

A beautiful spring pool that helps the hare thrive, as liters of water bubble up from the earth at a temperature of about 7 to 9 degrees Celsius. It's also an ideal spot for a short rest.

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The Top 20 Natural Monuments around Osnabrück

Alfsee

Freeden Nature Reserve

Überfallhase (Hase River Weir) near Quakenbrück

Nettetal at Bramheide

Bifurcation Hare-Else

Große Rehquelle

Duvensteine Rock Formation

Alfsee Overflow Weir

Blauer See

Alma Spring (Schwarze Welle)

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