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Germany
Lower Saxony
Landkreis Emsland
Papenburg

Bourtange Fortress Windmill – Bourtange Fortress loop from Papenburg

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Bike touring routes & trails
Germany
Lower Saxony
Landkreis Emsland
Papenburg

Bourtange Fortress Windmill – Bourtange Fortress loop from Papenburg

Moderate

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(173)

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Bourtange Fortress Windmill – Bourtange Fortress loop from Papenburg

03:03

49.9km

70m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 17, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 3.33 km for 103 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

3.74 km

Meyer Werft Shipyard Papenburg

Highlight • Structure

From here you have a great view of the Meyer shipyard, the harbor basin and the surrounding area.

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2

7.47 km

The Ems is dammed. The meadows are flooded.

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3

23.4 km

Bourtange Fortress Windmill

Highlight • Monument

The fortress with all its sights is always worth a visit.

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4

23.7 km

Bourtange Fortress

Highlight • Historical Site

A historic fortified town, Bourtange is known for its beautifully preserved fortifications.

In the 20th century, Bourtange fell into disrepair, but in the 1960s a large-scale restoration project began to …

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5

31.2 km

Heeder Lake

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The lake is just outside of Heede and has a 700 meter long bathing beach and a water ski facility over a kilometer long with a 960 meter long circulating rope.

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6

37.4 km

Ems Cycle Route near Herbrum

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An excellently developed cycle route with a fantastic view of the gently flowing Ems.

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7

48.5 km

Brigg Friederike Papenburg
The Friederike von Papenburg is a museum ship in the Emsland town of Papenburg in Lower Saxony and the town's landmark. The ship is a replica of …

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8

48.7 km

Papenburg Main Canal

Highlight • River

Old drawbridge round of Papenburg. Medium difficulty bike tour. Good basic condition required. Mostly paved paths. No special skill required. The starting point of the tour can be reached by public transport. Komoot bike tour.

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49.0 km

Hauptkanal

Lake

B

49.9 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.9 km

14.6 km

11.6 km

3.29 km

406 m

185 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

31.8 km

9.74 km

6.76 km

1.51 km

120 m

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