Best backpacking trails in Bad Bentheim

This hiking trail follows the first segment of The Pedlars’ Way, a long-distance route which functions as part of the international E11. The path links German Bad Bentheim to Dutch Oldenzaal across rolling landscapes passing Bentheim Castle and De Lutte nature reserve. Travelers encounter historic sandstone quarries plus scenic Dinkel river banks during this cross-border journey. Overnight stays occur at campgrounds like De Lutte or local hotels; bookings are recommended during peak summer...

Popular circular hike near Bad Bentheim, Lower Saxony. The Gildehauser Venn nature reserve is one of the most important wetlands in north-west Germany. You can enjoy the view of birch forests, moor ponds and dunes from two viewing towers. The route can be shortened (northern route: marked with yellow arrows, southern route: red arrows). Highlights of the hike: - Gildehauser Venn nature reserve - Drilandsee lake - Oelemars - Bardel quarry pond

6th cross-border stage of the Töddenweg, North Rhine-Westphalia. The trail winds its way from Bad Bentheim through the characteristic flat landscape of the border region. The Bardel quarry pond awaits here. The route leads over the River Dinkel and into the Netherlands. Many traders used to reach this destination via this route. Take the bus to Oldenzaal and from there take the train back to Osnabrück. Alternatively, the route can also be continued along the Dutch section of the Töddenweg....

The Pedlars’ Way serves as the Dutch portion of the international E11, covering 372 km (231 miles) from Bad Bentheim to The Hague and usually divided into twenty segments. This cross-country trail traverses the Dutch interior through shifting sands, dense forests, and historic polder landscapes. Travelers pass monumental estates and cross the IJssel River while following the footsteps of medieval merchants. The route is typically hiked from east to west, trading the rolling hills of Twente...