Hiking loop from Bockhorst

Hiking trails & Routes

Landkreis Emsland

Bockhorst

Hiking loop from Bockhorst

Easy

4.8

(10)

hikers

Hiking loop from Bockhorst

01:25

5.63km

Hiking

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: August 27, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Naturpark Hümmling

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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506 m

Field railway locomotive from 1946 and peat shed

Highlight • Historical Site

At this place there is a small highlight on the moor adventure route. The light rail locomotive from 1946 has been lovingly restored by a few guys and history is …

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2.56 km

Moorkieker Observation Tower at Esterweger Dose

Highlight • Viewpoint

Very comfortable observation tower with a wide view of the rewetted area of the Esterweger Dose.

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5.63 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.45 km

1.16 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.81 km

1.72 km

1.04 km

876 m

107 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 12 October

17°C

7°C

71 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 25.0 km/h

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Comments

January 30, 2026,Spaziergang durch die Bockhorster Dose⛄️🥾

Hi 🙋‍♂️ Today I went for a lovely walk through the Bockhorster Dose nature reserve. I'd seen the route on @Melanie and decided I wanted to do it sometime, thanks for the inspiration 👍
It was a beautiful walk through a gorgeous winter landscape where I could really enjoy the peaceful atmosphere 👍👍

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February 15, 2025,Eine Runde durch die winterliche Bockhorster Dose 🥾🥾

I had no idea that there was such a beautiful circular hiking trail along the Esterweger/Bockhorster Dose - until I read about it in the newspaper a few days ago and thought we'd check it out.

We started at the Bockhorster church and from there walked along very easy paths into the moor, there is also a great observation tower …

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February 25, 2024,Wanderung

Nice circular route through the NSG Bockholter Dose/Esterweger Dose. There are many frogs croaking at the starting point in summer. The refuge with a view of the Esterweger Moor is new

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