Urweisse Hut – Torfmoor Lake loop from Hörstel

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Kreis Steinfurt

Hörstel

Urweisse Hut – Torfmoor Lake loop from Hörstel

Easy

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hikers

Urweisse Hut – Torfmoor Lake loop from Hörstel

00:52

3.41km

10m

Hiking

Easy hike. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 1, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Natur- und Geopark TERRA.vita

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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445 m

Urweisse Hut

Highlight • Mountain Hut

At the moment there are little treats according to 2Gplus rules.

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841 m

Geological Trail at Torfmoorsee

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Many different rocks can be seen there, with good explanations.

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1.92 km

Arboretum Trail in Natur- und Geopark TERRA.vita

Highlight • Trail

Various tree species are extensively described along the way

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1.98 km

Bench With a View of Torfmoorsee

Highlight • Viewpoint

From a bench you have a beautiful view of the peat bog lake.

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2.12 km

Heathland

Highlight • Natural

Beautiful, colorful and varied heath and moorland landscape away from the peat bog lake.

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2.43 km

Rock trail Basalt stones by the lake

Highlight • Natural Monument

There is a rock nature trail around the lake.

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2.93 km

Torfmoor Lake

Highlight • Lake

Holiday feeling in the Tecklenburger Land ...

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3.41 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.44 km

464 m

447 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.00 km

609 m

464 m

341 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 1 November

11°C

7°C

70 %

Additional weather tips

There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Comments

July 31, 2025,Der Torfmoorsee (mit Petra + Viktoria)

For the first time, and if all goes as planned, definitely not for the last time, three 👩🏻👩👩🏼 who found each other via Komoot will be spending a great day together in this combo.

Today's host and organizational talent is Petra, who has put together a varied tourist program for us 👓

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September 29, 2024,Eine Runde um den Torfmoorsee

In the most wonderful autumn weather, we went for a walk around the Torfmoorsee - always beautiful 🤗 there were quite a few people walking around. Since there are places to sit everywhere, it's a wonderful place to walk, even if you're not that good at walking. Nature is giving it its all, and the view of the lake with …

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April 6, 2023,Stein-Reich

Circular route approx. 3 km, suitable for prams/wheelchairs.

Parking 🅿️ for a fee directly at the Torfmoorsee.
On the geological educational trail we get to know different rocks through explanations and examples. The 24 examples explained are lined up around the easily accessible lake. At the end you can have a good time in the cozy hut with a drink …

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June 2, 2024,Einmal um den Torfmoorsee...

The "Büdchen" is unfortunately closed until further notice.

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May 25, 2025,Torfmoorsee

The start and finish is the temporary, paid parking lot directly at the lake.
If it weren't for the A30 motorway between Rheine and Ibbenbüren, this lake wouldn't exist either.
In summer, you can swim here or simply watch the surfers. There's a place to stop for refreshments right by the lake ☕️ 🍻
On the approximately 2.7 km circular …

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December 28, 2024,Auf der Suche nach 🌞

After I was able to greet the sun in Osnabrück today, I thought I would also find it on a walk with Jette at the Torfmoorsee. Unfortunately, I thought wrong 🤷‍♀️ It was foggy and very wet and cold there... So I went for a short walk and then off to the Aasee in Ibbenbüren, because I knew that the …

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