Best trails near Alte Ems
4.1(18 reviews)
Alte Ems: This area is best seen from the trail. Good news: 5 trails will get you there, including hiking trails. Plan your trip with hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you. Alte Ems: Explore this area from one of 3 easy hiking routes or discover child friendly routes for your next family trip. Alte Ems: Looking for a challenge? Choose from 2 more difficult routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Alte Ems are perfect for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.1 (11)·Easy·13.8 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrPopular circular route near Meppen, Lower Saxony. Directly into nature from the town of Meppen. This hike goes along the River Ems, through the forest to Borkener Paradies. From there under the main road to the lock in Holzhausen. The Borken Canal is finally crossed and the route then follows the Ems back to Meppen. Highlights of the hike: - Meppen - Hiking trail along the Ems - Borken Canal
- Easy·54.2 km·Est. 11.5–12.5 hrStage 5 of the Ems Cycle Route. The fifth day's stage of the Ems Cycle Route leads from Lingen via Meppen to the stage destination of Haren. This section of the long-distance cycle route is full of special scenic sights such as the Wacholderhain nature reserve with historic juniper bushes, the Haselünner Kuhweide nature reserve with Scottish Highland cattle or the Tinner Loh nature reserve with its ancient beech forest. In Haren, the museum ships in the Haren-Rütenbrock Canal are well worth...
- Moderate·53.1 km·Est. 11–12 hrStage 2 of the Emsland Route. The second day's stage of the Emsland Route starts in Geeste, where the lake of the same name is a popular local recreation area that is particularly inviting for a swim on hot days. The route continues along the Ems through the Meppener Kuhweide nature reserve to historic Meppen. The cycle route then leads via the shipping town of Haren to the final stage destination in the joint municipality of Lathen. Highlights: - Swimming in the Geester See lake - Meppener...
- Easy·17.7 km·Est. 3.5–4 hr10th stage of the popular Hünenweg long-distance hiking trail Forests, meadows, fields and always water. This section of the Hune Trail in the Bourtanger Moor - Veenland International Nature Park leads right through the landscape of the middle Ems and beyond. Some parts of this trail are characterised by agriculture - others offer a picturesque contrast with their archaic beauty; the heather-covered foothills of what was once the largest raised bog in Central Europe are just waiting to be...
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to hike near Alte Ems?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Alte Ems is Ems Hike Meppen - Versen, which has a 4.1 star rating from 11 reviews. This trail is 13.8 km long with an elevation gain of 112 m.
What is the longest trail near Alte Ems?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Alte Ems is EmsRadweg Etappe 5: Lingen - Haren. This trail is estimated to be 54.2 km long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Alte Ems?
Alte Ems: With an ascent of 445 m, EmsRadweg Etappe 5: Lingen - Haren has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Emsland-Route Etappe 2: Geeste - Lathen with 392 m of elevation gain.
