Bentheim Castle – Vechtesee (Lake Vechte) loop from Nordhorn

Bike touring routes & trails

Germany

Lower Saxony

Landkreis Grafschaft Bentheim

Nordhorn

Bentheim Castle – Vechtesee (Lake Vechte) loop from Nordhorn

Moderate

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Bentheim Castle – Vechtesee (Lake Vechte) loop from Nordhorn

02:56

48.5km

130m

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: August 22, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 19.5 km for 91 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

3.96 km

View of the Old Customs House Rammelbeek

Highlight • Monument

Old lock right on the German-Dutch border with beautiful border houses right on the canal 🤗👍

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6.03 km

Grenzpfad an der deutsch-niederländischen Grenze

Highlight • Trail

Great for gravel riding...fairly firm forest floor with fun curves. Highly recommended!

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8.39 km

Cycle Path Along the German-Dutch Border

Highlight • Cycleway

Anyone who enjoys cycling will be thrilled by the approximately six kilometers of narrow, solid sandy path through the heath.

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12.9 km

Playful border crossing with play tower Bad Bentheim

Highlight • Structure

A very nice border crossing

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19.5 km

Geological Open-Air Museum Gildehaus

Highlight • Monument

The geological open-air museum is freely accessible and a beautiful destination in every season.

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26.6 km

Bentheim Castle

Highlight • Castle

The mighty sandstone castle Bentheim is the largest hill fort in Lower Saxony. A trip there is highly recommended.

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28.9 km

Beautiful forest area with numerous hiking trails and recreational and adventure opportunities, such as a forest adventure trail, pasture forest, and wildlife observation post. The Bad Bentheim spa gardens are nearby.

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47.1 km

Vechtesee (Lake Vechte)

Highlight • Lake

From the rider's bridge you have a wonderful view of the Vechtesee, where many waterfowl cavort.

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48.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.5 km

11.3 km

10.4 km

8.06 km

161 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

23.8 km

9.70 km

8.06 km

6.89 km

101 m

Elevation

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Highest point (80 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

Saturday 10 October

13°C

7°C

77 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

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Comments

September 5, 2025,BB Gildehaus Tensundern NOH BB

I started with a headwind, dark clouds from the side, and thunderstorms for the last 8 km. My rain jacket held up, and my bike was dusted off again. Rain ☔️ can also have its advantages 😅

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