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View of the Sand Quarry – Mooshütte loop from Merzen

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View of the Sand Quarry – Mooshütte loop from Merzen

Moderate

4.3

(11)

47

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View of the Sand Quarry – Mooshütte loop from Merzen

04:02

15.6km

90m

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 4, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Natur- und Geopark TERRA.vita

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

3.31 km

View of the Sand Quarry

Highlight • Viewpoint

Of course everything is cordoned off and there are prohibition signs. Nevertheless, there are some magnificent views of almost white walls of sand.

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2

3.46 km

Juniper grove Merzen-Plaggenschale

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Not only its unbeatable pink color makes this juniper grove an absolute must-see. An approximately 500-meter-long adventure trail - some of which can be walked barefoot - tells you interesting …

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3

4.29 km

Embracing Tree

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4

4.46 km

Viewpoint at the Neuenkirchen Sand Quarry

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Lookout point with a small rest area and a view of the sand pit. A board explains what you can see besides her.

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5

4.76 km

Sand Quarry and Heather at TERRA.vita Nature and Geopark

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View into a large sand pit.

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6.22 km

Breitenstein

Forest

7

9.82 km

Moss hut with pond on the Schillerberg

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The Mooshütte is a nice resting place.

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8

9.83 km

Mooshütte

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The Mooshütte is a wonderful resting place.

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9

12.1 km

View of the Osnabrück countryside

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From this small hill on the TERRA.track Fuchsweg, the view sweeps far into the surrounding area.

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15.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.9 km

2.45 km

745 m

403 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.68 km

3.87 km

3.23 km

1.47 km

1.32 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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Wednesday 20 May

21°C

12°C

39 %

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