Best walking 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

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

Popular running event in Osnabrück, Lower Saxony. This is the route of the annual craftsmen's run through Osnabrück's historic city centre (10 km). More details about the event can be found directly from the organisers (see "Tips"). Highlights of the route: - Osnabrück Old Town - St Mary's Church - St Peter's Cathedral - Osnabrück Art Gallery - Historic Osnabrück Town Hall (Town Hall of the Peace of Westphalia) - Hare