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Best river trails in Nature and Geopark TERRA.vita

Best river trails in Nature and Geopark TERRA.vita

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Lower Saxony
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The name of the nature and geopark can be translated as "life course of the earth". This is characterised by folding and erosion, flooding and glaciation, desert climates and permafrost. The landscape of the nature park is no different. The park was founded in 1962, although it was known as the Northern Teutoburg Forest - Wiehengebirge Nature Park until 2002. Today, it is characterised by an important geological heritage within comprehensible boundaries, a functioning management and makes a contribution to regional development, environmental education and the creation of nature-friendly recreational infrastructure.

Top sights

Dreikaiserstuhl
Dreikaiserstuhl
Cliff
Königstein
Königstein
Cliff
Hockendes Weib
Hockendes Weib
Cliff
Rolandsgrab
Rolandsgrab
Cave
Kleeberg
Kleeberg
Peak
Lengericher Berg
Lengericher Berg
Peak

Top trails

  1. #1 - Tecklenburger Mountain Trail

    4.6 (105)·Moderate·10.6 km·Est. 3–3.5 hr
    This scenic route is part of the Teuto loops and is a certified premium hiking trail. Forests, meadows and the nature reserve near Brochterbeck with its abandoned quarry make for a varied landscape. A special highlight during this hike through the TERRA.vita Nature and Geopark are also the magnificent views over Münsterland. The Tecklenburger Bergpfad is located in the premium hiking region "Tecklenburger Land". There is a car park near the starting point and a restaurant to stop at...

  2. #2 - Holperdorper

    4.5 (82)·Moderate·14 km·Est. 4–4.5 hr
    Varied Teutoschleife, North Rhine-Westphalia. This Teuto circular route is a certified premium hiking trail. The varied half-day tour leads from the idyllic resort of Lienen through various beech forests, past silicate rock formations and with great views far into the Osnabrück region. After rain, some short sections can be a bit soft and muddy. Like almost all hiking trails in this area, the Holperdorper is well signposted. Highlights: - Holperdorper Valley - Great views

  3. #3 - Alfsee Circular

    4.4 (29)·Moderate·7.6 km·Est. 2–2.5 hr
    Popular circular hike in the TERRA.vita Nature and Geopark, Lower Saxony. The Alfsee holiday and adventure park in the Osnabrücker Land region is ideal for walks, hikes and many other leisure activities. This route starts and ends at the car park on the north side of Lake Alfsee. From here, the route leads through the green avenues of the park and along the beautiful lakeside promenade. There are camping sites and refreshment stops along the route. Highlights of the hike: - Lake Alfsee -...

  4. #4 - Quellweg (Steinhagen)

    4.8 (17)·Easy·5.3 km·Est. 1.5–2 hr
    Panoramic quality trail in the Teutoburg Forest, North Rhine-Westphalia The Quellweg is a certified quality hiking trail to the west of Bielefeld. Starting from the hikers' car park at the Berghotel Quellental, you hike along mainly natural paths through the idyllic "Östlicher Teutoburger Wald" FFH area. This route combines the popular hiking trails Hermannsweg, Schwedenpatt, Försterpatt and the ridge path of the Teutoburg Forest to create a really beautiful loop around the Palsterkamper...

  5. #5 - Waldauenweg

    4.7 (27)·Moderate·6.1 km·Est. 1.5–2 hr
    This route, which is one of the Teuto loops, is a certified premium hiking trail. Immediately after the start at the Teutohang car park in Riesenbeck, 256 steps await hikers. After this probably most strenuous part of the entire route has been completed, a marvellous view of the Münsterland opens up. The varied Waldauenweg, which is located in the centre of the premium hiking region "Tecklenburger Land", leads past rocks and meadows and through mixed beech forests over the ridge of the...

  6. #6 - Ibbenbüren Cliff Run: 2014 Course

    4.6 (18)·Moderate·12.7 km·Est. 3.5–4 hr
    Scenic hiking and running tour through the Teuteburger Wald/Eggegebirge nature park, North Rhine-Westphalia. Hiking trails around the beautiful Teuteburger Wald/Eggegebirge nature park with lovely views. Further information can be found at: www.ibbenbuerener-klippenlauf.de. Highlights of the tour: - Refreshment stops available - Accessible by bus and train - Bathing/swimming possible - Rur reservoir - Great views - Local flora and fauna - Beautiful natural landscapes

  7. #7 - Georgsmarienhütter Null

    4.4 (20)·Hard·47.5 km·Est. 13.5–15 hr
    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...

  8. #8 - Aasee Circular Route

    4.5 (19)·Easy·3.1 km·Est. 0.5–1 hr
    Child-friendly route in Tecklenburger Land, North Rhine-Westphalia This easy circular route in the south of Ibbenbüren is equally popular with runners, walkers and families with children. Since the path is paved throughout, the route is also good for skating or cycling. The circular route can be reached by bus and train (bus stop: Ibbenbüren-Aasee), there are places to stop for refreshments and a few benches along the way that invite you to linger and enjoy. Events such as flea markets,...

  9. #9 - Georgesmarienhütte, Lammersbrink, and Dorenberg

    4.4 (20)·Moderate·16.1 km·Est. 5–5.5 hr
    Varied circular hike in the TERRA.vita Nature and Geopark, Lower Saxony. This is a really beautiful hike through the Teutoburg Forest south of Georgsmarienhütte. For quite a while, you hike along the popular Teuto ridge trail. A very special highlight is the Varusturm tower, whose 21 metre-high viewing platform offers great panoramic views of Georgsmarienhütte and the Osnabrück region. Highlights of the hike: - Varus Tower - Ridgeway of the Teutoburg Forest - magnificent views

  10. #10 - Bevergerner Pättken

    4.0 (29)·Easy·7.1 km·Est. 1.5–2 hr
    The Teuto loop Bevergerner Pättken around the "wet triangle" is a certified premium hiking trail with a difference. Here, where the Mittelland Canal and the Dortmund-Ems Canal meet, you can enjoy a wonderfully varied loop along the 100-year-old lock system, over the Huckberg and through the pretty town of Bevergern.
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Frequently asked questions

Where is the best river trail to hike in Nature and Geopark TERRA.vita?

According to users from AllTrails.com, the best river trail to hike in Nature and Geopark TERRA.vita is Tecklenburger Mountain Trail, which has a 4.6 star rating from 105 reviews. This trail is 10.6 km long with an elevation gain of 313 m.

What is the longest river trail in Nature and Geopark TERRA.vita?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest river trail in Nature and Geopark TERRA.vita is Cherusci 500. This trail is estimated to be 464.9 km long.

How many river trails are in Nature and Geopark TERRA.vita?

There are 140 river trails in Nature and Geopark TERRA.vita.These river trails have an average 4.1-star ratingfrom 825 AllTrails community reviews.

Which river trail has the most elevation gain in Nature and Geopark TERRA.vita?

Cherusci 500 has the most elevation gain for river trails with 13,060 m of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Hermannshöhen Weg , which has 6,751 m of elevation gain.

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