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Germany
Lower Saxony
Osnabrück
Ostercappeln

Venner Observation Tower – Süntelstein (Devil's Stone) loop from Venne

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Mountain biking trails
Germany
Lower Saxony
Osnabrück
Ostercappeln

Venner Observation Tower – Süntelstein (Devil's Stone) loop from Venne

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Venner Observation Tower – Süntelstein (Devil's Stone) loop from Venne

02:23

27.5km

450m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 8, 2025

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267 m

Mill Island Venner Mill

Highlight • Historical Site

On the mill island half-timbered buildings and a cottage garden can be seen. In the stable with a beautiful stove small events take place. The Tiemann`sche Backhaus dates back to 1694 and was converted to the mill island.

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5.89 km

Venner Sundial

Highlight • Monument

Beautiful sundial

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8.79 km

Venner Observation Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice view up there and if it rains spontaneously, you can shelter in the hut.

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12.2 km

Schmittenhöhe Summit Cross (157 m)

Highlight • Summit

The Kalkrieser mountain, also called Schmittenhöhe is a 157 m high elevation northwest of Ostercappeln.

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12.6 km

Rooty trail in Natur- und Geopark TERRA.vita

Highlight • Trail

A great trail in a beautiful landscape

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22.2 km

Forest Trail in Natur- und Geopark TERRA.vita

Highlight • Trail

A beautiful section of the forest

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22.8 km

Süntelstein Rock Formation

Highlight • Natural Monument

Very nicely located and interesting information about megaliths and monoliths like the "Süntelstein".
Also ideal for bivac for one night.

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22.9 km

Süntelstein (Devil's Stone)

Highlight • Monument

The monolith of almost 4m height was formerly used for ritual purposes and now offers a somewhat misteriös acting break opportunity near the Wittekindsweg.

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27.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.2 km

4.17 km

3.20 km

1.75 km

178 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.73 km

5.83 km

5.67 km

2.85 km

2.02 km

1.36 km

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Highest point (160 m)

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