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Lingen (Ems)

Emshöhenweg – Old Postmaster's House, Lingen loop from Wacholderheide (bei Lingen)

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Landkreis Emsland

Lingen (Ems)

Emshöhenweg – Old Postmaster's House, Lingen loop from Wacholderheide (bei Lingen)

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Emshöhenweg – Old Postmaster's House, Lingen loop from Wacholderheide (bei Lingen)

03:56

15.2km

40m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 22, 2026

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Ems

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441 m

Juniper Heath in Ems Conservation Area

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At this highlight there are two benches and an information board for the nature trail. You are, so to speak, in the juniper grove.

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1.84 km

Ems Sand River Nature Trail

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It is very interesting that the Ems is a typical sand river. You can learn a lot about the Ems and the name sand river directly on the nature trail.

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3.05 km

Ems River Bend Near Wachendorf

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From here you have a very nice view. There is not as much going on here as on other trails.

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3.75 km

View of the River Ems

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The Ems meanders past the golf course.

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3.80 km

Ems River Valley

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The Ems slowly makes its way through the meadows.

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3.90 km

View of the Ems River from Höhenweg

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Great routes, the trail is good to ride

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4.41 km

Emshöhenweg

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The Emshöhenweg is very hilly and great to walk in many places. However, it is recommended to wear sturdy footwear, as there is literally a lot going on and down.

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9.20 km

Old Postmaster's House, Lingen

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Highly recommended gastronomy in the old post office on the market square with a large beer menu and delicious food.

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15.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.69 km

4.31 km

2.76 km

2.42 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.24 km

4.81 km

2.75 km

874 m

472 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 22 July

22°C

12°C

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Comments

April 22, 2026,🏞️ Ems zwischen Wacholderheide 🫐 und Lingen 🏘️

Today, I had a somewhat longer drive again. Today's tour took me all the way to the Emsland 🏞️. Northwest of Lingen 🏘️, there is a juniper heathland 🫐 and a corresponding hiking parking lot 🚗. I started here.

Past the Wachendorfer See and a small, interesting frog pond 🐸, I quickly reached the Ems 🏞️. Here runs the Emshöhenweg, …

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January 18, 2025,Lingen Ems Wachendorfer Heide

Water got in our way twice today. The first time there was a footbridge, but it was completely submerged. You could get up from one side with a jump or long legs, but there was more water on the other side. So we had to go back. Unfortunately the grass on the path was so high that we both got …

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December 19, 2024,Rechts und links der Ems

Easy to walk in the rain. Scenic highlights. Refreshment options at the start and end of the tour.

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Emshöhenweg – Old Postmaster's House, Lingen loop from Wacholderheide (bei Lingen)

Juniper Heath in Ems Conservation Area

Ems Sand River Nature Trail

Ems River Bend Near Wachendorf

View of the River Ems

Ems River Valley

View of the Ems River from Höhenweg

Emshöhenweg

Old Postmaster's House, Lingen

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