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Sand Pit Oerlinghausen – Ems River Source (Emsquelle) loop from Bielefeld-Senne

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Sand Pit Oerlinghausen – Ems River Source (Emsquelle) loop from Bielefeld-Senne

Moderate

4.7

(9)

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Sand Pit Oerlinghausen – Ems River Source (Emsquelle) loop from Bielefeld-Senne

03:50

61.8km

400m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel 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: August 19, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 26 m for 6 m

After 61.8 km for 6 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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17.3 km

Viewpoint

18.0 km

View of the Sand Pit in Teutoburg Forest / Egge Hills Nature Park

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A fantastic place. The loungers invite you to linger and the view over the entire sand pit is fantastically beautiful.

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18.2 km

Sand Pit Oerlinghausen

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A large sand cave in Oerlinghausen where rare animals and plants are also located, so please stay on the trails.

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18.4 km

View of the Wistinghauser Senne

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Tönsberg… again and again 🔝.

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19.7 km

Wistinghauser Senne Wood Pastures

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A beautiful area for highland cattle and wild horses

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24.1 km

Ölbachtal mit Augustdorfer Dünenfeld

Nature Reserve

28.0 km

Schluchten und Moore am oberen Furlbach

Nature Reserve

33.6 km

Ems River Source (Emsquelle)

Highlight • River

It's hard to believe that ocean giants swim 300 kilometers away on this creek.

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34.8 km

Moosheide Forest Trail

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Flowy, relaxed trail through the heather.

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37.8 km

Neuenrieger Heide

Forest

46.8 km

The picturesque moated castle is privately owned, so it can not be visited. But also from outside worth a look at the castle. Especially nice: On sunny days, the castle is reflected in the water of the moat.

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47.7 km

Holter Wald

Forest

48.1 km

Ölbach in the Holter Forest

Highlight • River

The Holter forest is very nice for hiking and cycling

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61.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.6 km

11.2 km

10.7 km

9.54 km

4.44 km

383 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

19.5 km

17.9 km

14.9 km

5.14 km

3.13 km

1.41 km

Elevation

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

Weather

Monday 7 September

23°C

16°C

48 %

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Sand Pit Oerlinghausen

View of the Wistinghauser Senne

Wistinghauser Senne Wood Pastures

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