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North Rhine-Westphalia

Kreis Steinfurt

Ems

The best gravel rides around the Ems

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Experience the rugged beauty of gravel biking with our curated list of gravel rides around the Ems. Whether you're looking for challenging climbs or scenic trails, here are some of the best gravel bike routes around the Ems.

Last updated: December 7, 2025

4.9

(15)

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1. View of the Werse floodplain – Stapelskotten Floodplain Forest loop from Gelmer

36.2km

02:25

110m

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3.9

(16)

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2. View of the Ems River – Bentlage Monastery loop from Rheine

25.9km

01:42

70m

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

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4.3

(15)

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3. View of the Ems River – Ems Cycle Path loop from Meppen

34.5km

02:05

70m

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.4

(5)

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4. Emsauenradweg near Emsdetten – Dortmund-Ems Canal loop from Altenrheiner Bahnhof

70.2km

04:37

150m

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.3

(4)

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5. Bagno Lake – Old Town Burgsteinfurt loop from Emsdetten

44.8km

03:08

100m

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.6

(10)

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6. Restored Dalke Meadows – Dalke Floodplains loop from Rheda-Wiedenbrück

42.3km

02:46

70m

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.5

(16)

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7. Lutterweg Path – Lutterallee loop from Harsewinkel

52.9km

03:27

110m

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3.3

(6)

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8. Meadows at the Max-Clemens Canal – View of Hollicher Mühle loop from Emsdetten

40.2km

02:50

140m

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2.0

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9. View of the River Hase – Ibbenbüren Aa Riverside Path loop from Rheine

108km

07:14

270m

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.3

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10. Torfmoor Lake – Torfmoor Lake loop from Schotthock

27.2km

01:40

40m

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

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The best gravel rides around the Ems

1. View of the Werse floodplain – Stapelskotten Floodplain Forest loop from Gelmer

2. View of the Ems River – Bentlage Monastery loop from Rheine

3. View of the Ems River – Ems Cycle Path loop from Meppen

4. Emsauenradweg near Emsdetten – Dortmund-Ems Canal loop from Altenrheiner Bahnhof

5. Bagno Lake – Old Town Burgsteinfurt loop from Emsdetten

6. Restored Dalke Meadows – Dalke Floodplains loop from Rheda-Wiedenbrück

7. Lutterweg Path – Lutterallee loop from Harsewinkel

8. Meadows at the Max-Clemens Canal – View of Hollicher Mühle loop from Emsdetten

9. View of the River Hase – Ibbenbüren Aa Riverside Path loop from Rheine

10. Torfmoor Lake – Torfmoor Lake loop from Schotthock

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