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Nordhorn

Lake Vechte – Vechtesee (Lake Vechte) loop from Nordhorn

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Landkreis Grafschaft Bentheim

Nordhorn

Lake Vechte – Vechtesee (Lake Vechte) loop from Nordhorn

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Lake Vechte – Vechtesee (Lake Vechte) loop from Nordhorn

04:18

17.1km

30m

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: March 18, 2026

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Start point

Train Station

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1.93 km

Nordhorn–Almelo Canal

Highlight • River

Nice bike paths and avenues

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2.22 km

Lake Vechte

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Here you can take a nice relaxing walk.

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2.23 km

Vechtesee (Lake Vechte)

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The Vechtesee is located in the Nordhorn city area. There are numerous recreational options, such as renting pedal boats on the Vechte See from May to October, or exploring the …

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4.67 km

Vechte River

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12.8 km

Border lock and customs house on the Nordhorn-Almelo Canal

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The small lock and the customs house are the first things you see as you leave Nordhorn and drive along the canal into Holland.

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12.9 km

Shelter Opposite the Old Customs House

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This lovely opportunity to take a break (with a glass windbreak) is located opposite the Old Customs House.

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13.0 km

Old Customs House on the Nordhorn-Almelo Canal

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Old lock directly on the German-Dutch border with attractive border houses right on the canal
Great cycle path along the canal

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14.5 km

Heathland by the Nordhorn-Almelo Canal

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On the way along the canal, it's worth taking a short detour through the manageable heath landscape. There is also a bank there.

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17.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.74 km

4.49 km

3.74 km

3.05 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.67 km

5.07 km

4.13 km

1.91 km

277 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 7 June

21°C

11°C

37 %

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Lake Vechte – Vechtesee (Lake Vechte) loop from Nordhorn

Nordhorn–Almelo Canal

Lake Vechte

Vechtesee (Lake Vechte)

Vechte River

Border lock and customs house on the Nordhorn-Almelo Canal

Shelter Opposite the Old Customs House

Old Customs House on the Nordhorn-Almelo Canal

Heathland by the Nordhorn-Almelo Canal

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