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Landkreis Grafschaft Bentheim

Vechtesee

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Landkreis Grafschaft Bentheim

Vechtesee

The Top 18 Attractions around Vechtesee

There are plenty of places to see and visit around Vechtesee. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Vechtesee is a region where 18

hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.

Last updated: November 12, 2025

Vechtesee (Lake Vechte)

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The Vechtesee is located in the Nordhorn city area. There are numerous recreational options, such as renting pedal boats on the Vechte See from May to October, or exploring the …

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Historic lock on the connecting canal

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Historic lock with swing bridge in the connecting canal. What is special about this lock is that it has four pairs of gates instead of the usual two. This serves …

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Bike counter at Vechtesee, Nordhorn

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There is a lot to see along the Nordhorn-Almelo, absolutely worth seeing as far as the Netherlands. At the border, the renovated old customs house is particularly worth seeing

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Nordhorn Connection Canal Lock

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In 1887, as part of the work on the Linksemsisches canal system in the Nordhorn city area, a connecting canal was created to connect the Ems-Vechte Canal or the Vechte …

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Pier 99 on the Vechtesee

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Great restaurant and hotel. Perfect for an overnight stay and then to continue cycling
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Vechteauslauf Bridge (Blue Bridge) Nordhorn

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The "Blue Bridge", which is officially called the "Vechte outflow bridge", consists of a blue-painted steel structure. The flooring of the narrow pedestrian and bicycle bridge is made of wooden …

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Lakeside Loungers at Vechtesee

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Beautiful wooden loungers right on the Vechtesee. Pause and enjoy

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Boat Rental at Vechtesee

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Very beautiful! With the pedal boat you can ride on the Vechtesee and the canals through the city. Attention with bridges you have to duck your head. open in the afternoon.

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Bench at Vechtesee

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You can relax wonderfully at Lake Vechte in Nordhorn.

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Canal bridge

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Worth stopping and taking a short break in every respect. Here you can easily adjust or track your tour progress. Plenty of new tours are shown. The trip over the …

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View of the Povelberg

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The residential area was formerly the premises of the Povel textile company. Much of the soil was contaminated and was "cleaned" on site. The rest was stored in this mountain …

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