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Metelen

Vechte Fish Ladder – Gauxbach Trail loop from Metelen

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Kreis Steinfurt

Metelen

Vechte Fish Ladder – Gauxbach Trail loop from Metelen

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Vechte Fish Ladder – Gauxbach Trail loop from Metelen

02:35

10.2km

20m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

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Bus stop

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415 m

Vechte Fish Ladder

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Recultivation of the old Vechte river at Metelen 👍

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573 m

Plagemanns Mill Metelen

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The museum extends over 4 floors, which can be reached by stairs. Visits and guided tours take place from April to September on the 3rd Sunday of the month from …

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1.08 km

View of the Vechte River Near Metelen

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Beautiful view of the Vecht.

The Vechte is a 182-kilometer-long river that rises near Darfeld (NRW) and flows into the IJsselmeer in the Netherlands.

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2.88 km

Rest Area at the Old Vogelstange

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At the edge of this beautiful little wood you can rest comfortably and quietly on a bench with a table.

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6.37 km

Gauxbach Trail

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The Gauxbach meanders through the forest. It goes along on a narrow path. In some places you can see the tree roots cling to the sand.

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6.91 km

Shelter by the Stream near Dino Zoo

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Small shelter or break spots near Dino Zoo.

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9.74 km

View of the Vechte and treehouse in Metelen

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Nice view of the Vechte

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10.0 km

Statue of Saint John of Nepomuk

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This Nepomuk statue finally got some color and doesn't look as sad as the usual bridge saints.

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10.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.56 km

2.56 km

847 m

210 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.78 km

2.32 km

1.83 km

447 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 20 May

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Vechte Fish Ladder – Gauxbach Trail loop from Metelen

Vechte Fish Ladder

Plagemanns Mill Metelen

View of the Vechte River Near Metelen

Rest Area at the Old Vogelstange

Gauxbach Trail

Shelter by the Stream near Dino Zoo

View of the Vechte and treehouse in Metelen

Statue of Saint John of Nepomuk

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