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North Rhine-Westphalia

Kreis Steinfurt

Plagemanns Mill Metelen – Metelener Heath Circular Trail loop from Metelen

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North Rhine-Westphalia

Kreis Steinfurt

Plagemanns Mill Metelen – Metelener Heath Circular Trail loop from Metelen

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4.4

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Plagemanns Mill Metelen – Metelener Heath Circular Trail loop from Metelen

03:27

13.6km

20m

Hiking

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

Last updated: April 23, 2026

Waypoints

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Bus stop

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207 m

Plagemanns Mill Metelen

Highlight • Monument

The museum extends over 4 floors, which can be reached by stairs. Visits and guided tours take place from April to September on the 3rd Sunday of the month from …

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6.10 km

Historic Boundary Stone Between Metelen and Steinfurt

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There is an old boundary stone here.

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6.10 km

Metelener Heath Circular Trail

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On narrow sand paths through the forest. Unfortunately, wide aisles were cut in 2021.

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6.39 km

Metelen Gogericht Historic Site

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I like these historical places along the way. You can also take a short break here.

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6.93 km

Shelter by the Stream near Dino Zoo

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Small shelter or break spots near Dino Zoo.

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7.49 km

Phoenix from the Sand Rest Area

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In the course of the "NaTourismus" routes in the district of Steinfurt, a small rest area with information board and art on the side of the path ("Der Sadige Holzmichel", insect hotel) was also created.

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7.52 km

Rest area at the heathland Schießplatz Land

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Also interesting are the figures and the stele explaining tree mushrooms.

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13.6 km

Plaggenstecher monument Metelen

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This figure and structure can be found in Metelen on Kirchstrasse.

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13.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.25 km

4.40 km

1.70 km

252 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.20 km

3.31 km

2.43 km

2.12 km

562 m

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Monday 6 July

26°C

17°C

15 %

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