Best backpacking trails in Osnabrück

Stage 1 of the popular Hünenweg long-distance hiking trail The Hünenweg begins at the 500-year-old town hall in Osnabrück, where the end of the Thirty Years' War was proclaimed in 1648. From the heart of the old town centre, the hike initially leads through narrow alleyways to the banks of the River Hase. After leaving the town centre behind and crossing the 200-year-old Hase cemetery, the route finally reaches the next river, the Nette. This remains a companion for the majority of the stage.

Scenic long-distance hiking trail in the Wiehengebirge, Lower Saxony/North Rhine-Westphalia. The Wittekindsweg, which is part of the European long-distance hiking trail E11, is a real classic among the hiking trails in north-west Germany. It owes its name to the Saxon Duke Wittekind, Charlemagne's greatest adversary. The starting point is the historic market in Osnabrück, from where the trail heads eastwards over the wooded ridge of the Wiehengebirge mountain range to the valley incision at...

Stage 2 of the Hase-Ems-Tour, Lower Saxony. The second section of the Hase-Ems Tour starts in the peaceful city of Osnabrück, where there are several moated castles to discover, such as Schelenburg Castle and the Stockum manor. The route then continues northwards to Bramsche with its many historical sights. You cycle past the popular Alfsee recreational area between the Fürstenauer and Dammer mountains through Artland to the stage destination of Quakenbrück. Highlights of the tour: - Peace...

Enjoyable long-distance cycle route from Osnabrück to Paderborn, Lower Saxony/North Rhine-Westphalia. This two-day long-distance cycle route covering almost 140 kilometres is signposted throughout and can be cycled in both directions. As the cycle route runs along the railway line between Osnabrück and Paderborn, there are many opportunities to use the railway for detours into the region during the tour. The cycle path leads through the Teutoburg Forest, the Oldenburg region and the...

Popular cycle tour in the TERRA.vita Nature and Geopark, Lower Saxony. This cycle route follows the course of the River Hase between Osnabrück and Haselünne for a good 125 kilometres. There are overnight accommodation options as well as refreshment stops along the way. Highlights of the tour: - Osnabrück - Quakenbrück - Haselünne - Hasesee - Views of the Hase

Endurance cycle route from Osnabrück to Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia This cycle route leads from Osnabrück to Cologne. Due to its length, the route is ideal for trekking. Ahlen, Altendorf, Breckerfeld, Hückswagen and Odenthal are crossed through a very varied landscape. Highlights of the route: - sporty route - Ruhr Valley cycle route - Bever Valley dam - Cologne Cathedral - Odenthal nature reserve

First stage of the Töddenweg trade route, North Rhine-Westphalia. The city of Osnabrück is the starting point of this stage and introduces you to the world of the Tödden. The old Hanseatic city was the most important trading centre in the whole of Westphalia. The route starts in the historic city centre and leads out into a diverse landscape. The route crosses the Heger Holz forest area and visits the Rubbenbruchsee lake, whose banks lead to the Leye estate. The small Attersee awaits as the...

8th section of the official long-distance cycle route Pilgerroute (D-Route 7), Lower Saxony/North Rhine-Westphalia. This long-distance cycle route in the Teutoburg Forest is part of EuroVelo Route EV3, a trans-European pilgrimage route that runs from Trondheim in Norway through Sweden, Denmark, Germany, Belgium and France to Santiago de Compostela in Spain. The German section of the EuroVelo route EV3 runs from Flensburg to Aachen and is divided into several daily stages. The route is...

Stage 1 of the Teuto-Senne BahnRadRoute, Lower Saxony/North Rhine-Westphalia. The first day tour of the Teuto-Senne BahnRadRoute leads along quiet country roads and cycle paths from the hilly Osnabrücker Land region with slight inclines to Bielefeld. A special feature along the way is the spa and health resort of Bad Rothenfelde with its underground brine corridor and several themed gardens. Highlights of the route: - Georgsmarienhütte with its former monastery church - Teutoburg Forest -...

Varied long-distance hiking trail from Osnabrücker Land to Emsland, Lower Saxony. The Hünenweg takes its name from the famous megalithic tombs. The megalithic tombs, which are around 4000 years old, are considered to be the oldest structures in north-west Germany. You can walk in any direction and the length of the route can also be customised. Highlights of the hike: - Town Hall of the Peace of Westphalia Osnabrück - Megalithic graves (megalithic tombs) - Floodplain landscape in the lower...