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North Rhine-Westphalia

Kreis Gütersloh

Schloß Holte-Stukenbrock

Ems Springs – Source of the Ems loop from Senne

Hiking trails & Routes

North Rhine-Westphalia

Kreis Gütersloh

Schloß Holte-Stukenbrock

Ems Springs – Source of the Ems loop from Senne

Moderate

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Ems Springs – Source of the Ems loop from Senne

02:14

8.78km

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: May 7, 2026

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4.24 km

Trail along the Ems in the Moosheide Nature Reserve

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Here, shortly after the source area, the Ems is more of a stream. A romantic narrow path leads along the Ems.

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2

5.94 km

Between Forest and Meadow

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3

5.96 km

Ems Springs

Highlight • River

The Ems rises from the seepage spring in the Moosheide nature reserve. First a small stream, which later grows into a river. Since I am usually in the Ems-Auen in Münster, Telgte or Einem, it was quite interesting to see the origin of the Ems. And it starts off quite small and inconspicuous. ;-) The hiking area in the Moosheide is scenically very beautiful, with many narrow to wider and sandy hiking trails, through forests and open heath areas.

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5.97 km

Source of the Ems

Highlight • River

A few hundred kilometers further and the big ships will be sailing on the Ems

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6.43 km

Heathland in the Moosheide Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

Due to its use as a military training area in the heart of the Senne, it is not managed and little reshaped, so that this open landscape, which is home to many rare plant and animal species, has been preserved to this day.

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6.58 km

Selfie point at the source of the Ems

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You don't really need a selfie point here. But the place is great.

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7

6.63 km

Source of the Ems

Highlight • River

Nice running route in the forest along the stream.

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8

7.15 km

Forest Trail in the Moosheide Nature Reserve

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Very nice trail that is easy to walk almost at any time of the year.

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8.78 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.05 km

3.00 km

453 m

176 m

Surfaces

3.72 km

1.94 km

1.82 km

878 m

328 m

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