Best lake trails in Osnabrück

Popular circular route near Osnabrück, Lower Saxony. This route leads around the Rubbenbuchsee. This is a nature reserve and man-made lake in the west of Osnabrück, which is part of a nature recreation area. Perfect for a walk with the family or after work, this route is also easy to reach. Highlights of the hike: - Rubbenbruchsee nature reserve - Sculpture landscape - Playground

This varied route combines the historic centre of Osnabrück with the natural tranquillity on the western outskirts of the city. The route leads from the baroque Osnabrück Palace (now the seat of the university) through the palace gardens and along the banks of the River Hase to the idyllic Pappelsee lake in the Atter district. The route runs along a combination of paved park paths, tarmac cycle paths and shady forest trails. A key highlight is the contrast between the stately castle...

Popular circular hiking trail near Osnabrück, Lower Saxony. The Rubbenbruchsee is part of a popular local recreation area just a few kilometres west of Osnabrück city centre. The route suggested here is suitable for walking, jogging and cycling. In summer, pedal boats can be hired at the lake and fishing is permitted on the western shore of the Rubbenbruchsee. Highlights of the hike: - Rubbenbruchsee lake - Heger Wood - Idyllic forest paths - Wet meadow at Rubbenbruchsee

Historical hike in the Teutoburg Forest, Lower Saxony/North Rhine-Westphalia. The Eselspatt connects the towns of Osnabrück and Tecklenburg and leads along a beautiful route through the Teutoburg Forest. Even in the Middle Ages, donkeys laden with trade goods are said to have been driven here towards the Osnabrück market. The donkey trail can be started right there, at the historic town hall of the Hasestadt. If you don't fancy a city walk of around four kilometres, you should start at the...

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...

Popular hike in Osnabrück, Lower Saxony. This route leads to two of Osnabrück's most popular natural attractions; from the Dominican monastery on the edge of the historic old town, it goes via the Westerberg to the Rubbenbruchsee and Attersee lakes, both of which are protected nature reserves. The route can be reached by bus and train and there are refreshment stops along the way. Highlights of the hike: - Osnabrück's old town centre - Osnabrück Botanical Gardens - Westerberg -...

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 pilgrimage in Osnabrücker Land, Lower Saxony. The Telgte pilgrimage is the largest foot pilgrimage in the German-speaking world and looks back on a long tradition; the pilgrimage has been taking place every year on the second Sunday after St Peter and St Paul since 1852. Since 2011, a cycle pilgrimage organised by the ADFC and the Osnabrück Maltesers has been taking place in addition to the pilgrimage on foot. If the route is too long for you, you can join the pilgrims at any...