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North Rhine-Westphalia

Kreis Steinfurt

Recke

Recker Moor Observation Tower – View of the Recker Moor loop from Recker Moor

Routes

Bike touring routes & trails

Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Kreis Steinfurt

Recke

Recker Moor Observation Tower – View of the Recker Moor loop from Recker Moor

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Recker Moor Observation Tower – View of the Recker Moor loop from Recker Moor

01:35

26.6km

30m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 26, 2026

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Natur- und Geopark TERRA.vita

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207 m

Recker Moor Observation Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

Good observation place even with telescope and chair

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233 m

Observation Tower at TERRA.vita Nature and Geopark

Highlight • Viewpoint

Bring binoculars, there is a permanently installed telescope on the ground

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855 m

Pond in the Recker Moor

Highlight • Lake

At this point, you'll realize you're really in the moor. Several trees that would have drained the moor's water have been felled here.

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15.1 km

Rest area with bench and fountain on the riverbank

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Nice rest area 🪑 with shade 🌳

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21.5 km

Peat Cutter Monument Recker Moor

Highlight • Monument

To the northeast of Recke lies the Recker Moor in the Langenacker farming community. The nature reserve is 3.45 km2 and together with the Mettinger Moor it is the best preserved moor area in North Rhine-Westphalia.

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24.4 km

Through the Recker Moor Nature Reserve

Highlight (Segment) • Natural

Here you drive through the beautiful, untouched nature of the nature reserve Recker Moor. On a detour a little deeper into the moor, you can watch birds from the observation towers there.

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