Best partially-paved trails in Osnabrück

Popular circular hiking trail in the Teutoburg Forest, Lower Saxony. The Georgsmarienhütter Null, also known as the GM-Hütter Null for short, is a wonderful circular hike between the foothills of the North German lowlands and the Teutoburg Forest. The loop around the town of Georgsmarienhütte can be completed by bike or on foot. Most hikers divide the route into four daily stages: Stage 1 from Herrenrest to Kloster Oesede, stage 2 from Oesede to Harderberg, stage 3 from Harderberg to...

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...

Official cycle tour around Osnabrück, Lower Saxony. The cycle tour organised by the Osnabrücker Land tourism organisation can be reached by bus and train (Frankfurter Heerstraße bus stop in Nahne). For those travelling by car, there are parking facilities at the starting point. This great route is characterised by the smooth transition between the city and the nature park and provides a great insight into the varied region. The north German university city has a lot of history to offer as...

Popular running event in the nature and geopark TERRA.vita, Lower Saxony. This is the 10 km distance (long distance) of the Haster Volkslauf. Other distances of the annual running event are the 5.6 km distance, in which walkers can also take part, the 2.5 km long everyone's run and the children's route around the stadium. Current information about the Haster Volkslauf can be found under "Tips". Highlights of the route: - Haster Berg - Nette valley

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.

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...

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...

Popular running event near Osnabrück, Lower Saxony. This is the 5.5 km course of the annual Haster Volkslauf. In addition to running, it is also about a good cause: the "Every Grandma Counts" campaign is supported. Since 2017, the Haster Volkslauf has been part of the popular "Dreierpack" running series. More information is available from the organiser (see "Tips"). Highlights of the route: - fun run - idyllic Nettetal - Haster Berg