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North Rhine-Westphalia

Kreis Steinfurt

Ems

Easy hikes and walks around the Ems

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Exploring Ems on foot is a delightful way to connect with nature. To help you make the most of your adventures, we’ve compiled the top easy hikes and walks around the Ems. Perfect for short hikes, kid-friendly excursions, and family-friendly outings, these routes offer something for everyone.

Last updated: October 18, 2025

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1. Ems adventure trail: Moosheide north loop – pure nature in the Teutoburg ForestForest

5.05km

01:17

20m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.8

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2. Hövelhof heathland circular walk – pure nature in the Teutoburg Forest

6.72km

01:43

20m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Hiking loop from Steinhorst

5.25km

01:19

10m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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175

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4. Esterfelder Forst - Hiking in the Moor-Veenland Nature Park

6.14km

01:33

10m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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108

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5. Grafenschritte: town walk in Rietberg – town, country and river hiking in the Teutoburg Forest

6.32km

01:36

10m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Speichersee Geeste – Beach at Speicherbecken Geeste loop from Geeste

6.44km

01:39

20m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Village and Ems Oxbow Lake loop

4.68km

01:11

10m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Stroll and Culture loop

2.53km

00:39

10m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Wacholderheide Klatenberge Nature Reserve – Rest Area in Klatenberge Heath loop from Westbevern

7.25km

01:50

10m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Wooden Bridge Over the Ems – Kottruper Lakes loop from Warendorf

7.21km

01:50

20m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy hikes and walks around the Ems

1. Ems adventure trail: Moosheide north loop – pure nature in the Teutoburg ForestForest

2. Hövelhof heathland circular walk – pure nature in the Teutoburg Forest

3. Hiking loop from Steinhorst

4. Esterfelder Forst - Hiking in the Moor-Veenland Nature Park

5. Grafenschritte: town walk in Rietberg – town, country and river hiking in the Teutoburg Forest

6. Speichersee Geeste – Beach at Speicherbecken Geeste loop from Geeste

7. Village and Ems Oxbow Lake loop

8. Stroll and Culture loop

9. Wacholderheide Klatenberge Nature Reserve – Rest Area in Klatenberge Heath loop from Westbevern

10. Wooden Bridge Over the Ems – Kottruper Lakes loop from Warendorf

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