Best forest trails in Gronau
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Explore the most popular forest trails near Gronau with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.
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- 4.1 (38)·Moderate·11.4 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrVaried and family-friendly excursion near Gronau, North Rhine-Westphalia. Start and finish are at the Brechter Weg car park, but you can arrive by bus. This is a lovely excursion to the Gildehauser Venn. At the start there is the Dreiländersee lake, which provides particularly beautiful views. Highlights of the tour: - Beautiful views on and around the Dreiländersee lake - Local flora and fauna - Beautiful natural landscapes
- 4.5 (20)·Easy·3.2 km·Est. 0.5–1 hrFamily-friendly circular route near Gronau, North Rhine-Westphalia. This is a great circular route for a leisurely short hike with the whole family. Along the way, in addition to great views and several beaches, there is also a playground and a place to stop for refreshments. In summer, it is definetely worth it to bring a bathing suit to relax on one of the beaches on the southern shore of the lake after the circular route or dare to jump into the cool water. Highlights of the hike: -...
- 4.5 (11)·Moderate·14 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrBeautiful and varied circular walk through the Rueenberger and Gildeberger Venn nature reserves. The route leads through birch forests, along moor ponds and dune ridges. Two viewing platforms invite you to observe rare bird species such as the short-eared owl, the oriole and the curlew. ----------------------------------- Would you like to explore even more exciting hikes and cycle tours in North Rhine-Westphalia? Then take a look at the following routes: -...
- 3.5 (7)·Moderate·38.3 km·Est. 8.5–9.5 hrExciting and scenic mountain bike tour in Gronau, North Rhine-Westphalia. The "Poort Bulten" arboretum in De Lutte is particularly recommended in spring, summer and autumn. Here you can marvel at the giant trees and enjoy cheesecake in the café afterwards. Highlights of the tour: - Wonderful views - Local flora and fauna - Varied natural landscapes - Refreshment stops available
- 5.0 (3)·Easy·21.4 km·Est. 4.5–5 hrScenic and varied cycle tour in Gronau, North Rhine-Westphalia. Beautiful tour for a short cycling adventure around Gronau. The route is suitable for a variety of bikes. Refreshment stops are available along the route. Highlights of the tour: - Beautiful views - Local flora and fauna - Along the Dinkel river
- 5.0 (1)·Moderate·45.2 km·Est. 10–11 hrStarts at the Community Park Epe. If you are in Gronau, you can visit the Popmuseum (takes at least 1.5 hours). Further up, there is a platform to visit the Gildehauser Venn. And finally, if time permits, you can visit the castle in Bad Bentheim and learn some interesting history there.
- 3.4 (2)·Easy·3.9 km·Est. 0.5–1 hrBeautiful walk through and around Glanerbrücke on the Dutch-German border, North Rhine-Westphalia. The village of Glanerbrücke lies directly on the German-Dutch border. You cross the border twice in a short distance on this route. The paths are easy to walk and the route is suitable for families with children. Highlights: - Border walk - Refreshment stops
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest forest trail in Gronau?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest forest trail in Gronau is Epe - Heek - Metelen. This trail is estimated to be 47.6 km long.
Which forest trail has the most elevation gain in Gronau?
Gronau: With an ascent of 545 m, Epe - Heek - Metelen has the most elevation gain of all of the forest trails in the area. The next highest ascent for forest trails is Epe - Gronau - Bad Bentheim with 535 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult forest trail in Gronau?
The most popular and difficult forest trail in Gronau is Epe - Ahaus - Wessum - Graes with a 5.0-star rating from 2 reviews.