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Germany
Lower Saxony
Cloppenburg
Friesoythe

Eleonorenwald and Marka Valley – Bridge Over the Marka loop from Markhausen

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Hiking trails & Routes
Germany
Lower Saxony
Cloppenburg
Friesoythe

Eleonorenwald and Marka Valley – Bridge Over the Marka loop from Markhausen

Hard

6

hikers

Eleonorenwald and Marka Valley – Bridge Over the Marka loop from Markhausen

06:10

24.3km

60m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 12, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Naturpark Hümmling

Markatal

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.21 km

Former Barn – Hof Gehlenborg

Highlight • Historical Site

The old barn from the 17th century, restored in the 90s, stands under old trees, directly on the cycle path in the direction of Gehlenberg and the Eleonorenwald.
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2

1.54 km

Marka Stream

Highlight • River

3

2.27 km

Shelter Near Eleonorenhöhe

Highlight • Mountain Hut

4

2.37 km

Eleonorenwald and Marka Valley

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

The Eleonorenwald is the largest forest area in the northwest, spread over the districts of Emsland and Cloppenburg. At this charming spot you walk on springy ground along the lowland …

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5

4.61 km

Bridge Over the Marka

Highlight • Bridge

Small bridge over the Marka

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6

14.7 km

Plingenberger Steine Megalithic Tombs

Highlight • Historical Site

The Plingenberger Steine im Langen Sand - that's the full name - is a large stone burial complex of five graves. They were dated to the time of the Neolithic …

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7

20.3 km

Eleonorenhöhe Carved Stone

Highlight • Monument

A small cul-de-sac leads from the forest path to this hill. Particularly interesting is the stone placed there with its markings which I unfortunately could not decipher.

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8

20.8 km

Schutzengel Hut in the Eleonorenwald

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Nice hut in the middle of the forest 🌳👍😊🐶 for cyclists and hikers 🥾

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24.3 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.8 km

1.52 km

1.34 km

608 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.64 km

7.96 km

3.11 km

2.15 km

1.48 km

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Wednesday 21 October

12°C

7°C

47 %

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