Vechte Bridge in Hestrup – Lake Vechte loop from Engden

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Lower Saxony

Landkreis Grafschaft Bentheim

Engden

Vechte Bridge in Hestrup – Lake Vechte loop from Engden

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Vechte Bridge in Hestrup – Lake Vechte loop from Engden

01:25

23.5km

40m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 28, 2026

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54 m

St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Engden

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There are places to sit in front of this small village Catholic church for a short break. You can also take a look inside the building. If you have forgotten …

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1.49 km

Vechte Bridge in Hestrup

Highlight • Bridge

This place is also always a starting point for many canoe tours in the direction of Nordhorn. 🌊👍😃

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9.98 km

Vechte Riverside Trail at Nordhorn Zoo

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In the 1970s, the Vechte, which flows directly past the zoo, is full of curves and often flooded, was straightened. A preserved old arm of the river is now an …

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11.4 km

Lake Vechte

Highlight • Lake

Great restaurant and hotel. Perfect for an overnight stay and then to continue cycling
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11.7 km

Vechte Lake, Nordhorn

Highlight • Lake

Vechtesee in Nordhorn. Once around it are 2 km. Also nice to ride a pedal boat

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11.8 km

Historic lock on the connecting canal

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Historic lock with swing bridge in the connecting canal. What is special about this lock is that it has four pairs of gates instead of the usual two. This serves …

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