Cycling around the Ems is one of the most enjoyable ways to explore more of this part of Kreis Steinfurt. So you can find your perfect Ems bike ride, we’ve reviewed our full collection of cycling routes in the region to deliver the best. Just click on each route to see a full breakdown of detailed information including elevation profiles and surface analyses, and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other members of the komoot community.

Last updated: September 30, 2025

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1. Kul-Tour

37.7km

02:25

90m

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

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2. Kul-Tour – cycling in the Emsland

37.1km

02:30

100m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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3. Schipper Tour

37.5km

02:18

60m

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

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4.8

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4. Circuit 1: On the trail of the smugglers – cycling between Teutoburg Forest and Ems

67.3km

04:00

130m

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

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780

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5. Monasteries and manor houses – Warendorf

48.9km

02:53

70m

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

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4.7

(180)

577

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6. Radtour zu Klöstern, Kunst und Parkanlagen zwischen Rheine und Hörstel im Münsterland

48.8km

03:01

90m

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

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660

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7. From gate to gate through the Münsterland

56.7km

03:20

80m

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

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8. Ems Canal Tour

36.3km

02:11

60m

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

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9. Little Castle Tour – Warendorf

44.0km

02:34

110m

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

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10. Sassenberg, sandy beaches and lake views – Warendorf

20.8km

01:14

40m

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

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The best cycling routes around the Ems

1. Kul-Tour

2. Kul-Tour – cycling in the Emsland

3. Schipper Tour

4. Circuit 1: On the trail of the smugglers – cycling between Teutoburg Forest and Ems

5. Monasteries and manor houses – Warendorf

6. Radtour zu Klöstern, Kunst und Parkanlagen zwischen Rheine und Hörstel im Münsterland

7. From gate to gate through the Münsterland

8. Ems Canal Tour

9. Little Castle Tour – Warendorf

10. Sassenberg, sandy beaches and lake views – Warendorf

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