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Kreis Steinfurt

Kiefergrund Lake – Gauxbach Stream Trail loop from Metelen (Land)

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Kreis Steinfurt

Kiefergrund Lake – Gauxbach Stream Trail loop from Metelen (Land)

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Kiefergrund Lake – Gauxbach Stream Trail loop from Metelen (Land)

04:13

16.7km

40m

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: May 8, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1.25 km

Metelen Gogericht Historic Site

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I like these historical places along the way. You can also take a short break here.

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3.64 km

Kiefergrund Lake

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Small lake in an idyllic location. Pine roots standing in the air on the lakeshore look bizarre.

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7.15 km

Historic Boundary Stone Between Metelen and Steinfurt

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There is an old boundary stone here.

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7.15 km

Metelener Heath Circular Trail

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On narrow sand paths through the forest. Unfortunately, wide aisles were cut in 2021.

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14.6 km

Rest area at the heathland Schießplatz Land

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Also interesting are the figures and the stele explaining tree mushrooms.

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14.7 km

Phoenix from the Sand Rest Area

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In the course of the "NaTourismus" routes in the district of Steinfurt, a small rest area with information board and art on the side of the path ("Der Sadige Holzmichel", insect hotel) was also created.

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16.0 km

Gauxbach Stream Trail

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A beautiful path through the forest along the Gauxbach

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16.1 km

Forest Pond

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Small pond located a little away from the hiking trail. A bench invites you to take a break.

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16.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.1 km

5.83 km

588 m

190 m

Surfaces

10.1 km

3.11 km

1.87 km

1.05 km

409 m

< 100 m

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Sunday 24 May

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