Haren Maritime Museum - Haren Mill Museum - Canal
8.2kmLength
44mElevation gain
1.5–2hrEstimated time
Circular
Interesting hiking trip in Lower Saxony.
This exciting route starts at the car park at the grammar school. From there, you walk along the Haren-Rütenbrock Canal to the nearby shipping museum, where you can learn about Haren's centuries-old shipping tradition from the ships that were once in use. Continuing eastwards, you reach the Ems. Follow the river northwards to the Inselmühle mill and then through the town to the mill museum, where you can visit the Mersmühle mill. The small Mersbach then accompanies you back to the canal and along its promenade you return to the starting point.
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Top sights
Museumsschiff Haren I
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Spitzpünte Helene
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Wohnmobilstellplatz Parkplatz am Amisia-Anleger
Caravan site
Streckenboot „HAREN“
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Bereisungsboot „MEPPEN“
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Dampfschlepper AUGUST
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Wattmotorschiff Thea Angela
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Frequently asked questions
What’s helpful to know about this trail?
Get to know this 8.2-km circular trail near Haren, Lower Saxony. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 36 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking and running, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day.
What is the expected weather this week for Haren Maritime Museum - Haren Mill Museum - Canal?
Expected weather for Haren Maritime Museum - Haren Mill Museum - Canal for the next 5 days is:
- Sat 26 September - 23.2 degrees/clear
- Sun 27 September - 21.4 degrees/clear
- Mon 28 September - 26 degrees/clear
- Tue 29 September - 27.1 degrees/clear
- Wed 30 September - 19.4 degrees/showers
Where is Haren Maritime Museum - Haren Mill Museum - Canal located?
Haren Maritime Museum - Haren Mill Museum - Canal is a trail located in Haren, Lower Saxony, Germany.
How hard is Haren Maritime Museum - Haren Mill Museum - Canal?
Haren Maritime Museum - Haren Mill Museum - Canal is considered an easy hike that covers 8.2 km, with an elevation gain of 44 m. It takes about 1.5–2 hr to complete. Easy trails are typically short, with clearly marked paths and fairly level terrain.
What is the elevation gain for Haren Maritime Museum - Haren Mill Museum - Canal?
Haren Maritime Museum - Haren Mill Museum - Canal is considered an easy hike that covers 8.2 km, with an elevation gain of 44 m. It takes about 1.5–2 hr to complete. Easy trails are typically short, with clearly marked paths and fairly level terrain.
Is Haren Maritime Museum - Haren Mill Museum - Canal a circular?
Haren Maritime Museum - Haren Mill Museum - Canal is a circular trail that covers 8.2 km, with an elevation gain of 44 m. It takes about 1.5–2 hr to complete. Circular trails have the same starting point and endpoint. You'll follow a single route without retracing your steps.
How long is Haren Maritime Museum - Haren Mill Museum - Canal?
Haren Maritime Museum - Haren Mill Museum - Canal is a circular trail that covers 8.2 km, with an elevation gain of 44 m. It takes about 1.5–2 hr to complete. Circular trails have the same starting point and endpoint. You'll follow a single route without retracing your steps.
Are dogs allowed on Haren Maritime Museum - Haren Mill Museum - Canal?
Dogs may be allowed on Haren Maritime Museum - Haren Mill Museum - Canal. Be sure to check regulations before heading out.
Is Haren Maritime Museum - Haren Mill Museum - Canal paved?
Yes, according to trailgoers, Haren Maritime Museum - Haren Mill Museum - Canal is partially paved.
Are there forests at Haren Maritime Museum - Haren Mill Museum - Canal?
Yes, Haren Maritime Museum - Haren Mill Museum - Canal is a forest trail.
Last updated on 12 September 2026 at 03:37 GMT+0