Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 17, 2026

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Steinhorster Becken

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562 m

Ems Weir at Steinhorster Becken

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Beautiful landscape, lots of water birds

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584 m

Steinhorst basin on the Ems

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Photos !!!

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1.88 km

Bench overlooking the Steinhorster Becken

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Every 500 meters is at the latest a bank.

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2.44 km

Small Waterfall at Steinhorster Becken

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Interesting small waterfall. In winter, the water is quite brown, as many humic substances are dissolved in the water!

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3.09 km

Observation Tower at Steinhorster Becken

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Please don't forget binoculars

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3.39 km

Benches with a view of Steinhorster Becken

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The new benches are lovely. Sit down and enjoy nature.

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4.08 km

Steinhorster Becken Nature Reserve

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Great circular route, easy to hike, very interesting bird watching possible (storks, barnacle geese, gray geese, grebes, coot, mallards, cuckoo, nightingale), and many more. Nice restaurant at the parking lot with great map!

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4.91 km

South Observation Tower at Steinhorster Becken

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The Steinhorst Basin is an absolute must-see for any nature lover. This biotope is the largest man-made biotope of its kind in North Rhine-Westphalia and provides a wonderful habitat for …

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5.25 km

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Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.62 km

1.27 km

676 m

660 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.62 km

1.93 km

676 m

< 100 m

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Sunday 19 April

9°C

4°C

63 %

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Hiking loop from Steinhorster Becken

Ems Weir at Steinhorster Becken

Steinhorst basin on the Ems

Bench overlooking the Steinhorster Becken

Small Waterfall at Steinhorster Becken

Observation Tower at Steinhorster Becken

Benches with a view of Steinhorster Becken

Steinhorster Becken Nature Reserve

South Observation Tower at Steinhorster Becken

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