Best partially-paved trails in Bad Bentheim

Family-friendly hike in Lower Saxony, Germany. The sandstone that surrounds the town of Bad Bentheim is also called Bentheimer Gold. It has been used in many buildings in Europe since the Middle Ages and can be found in the Amsterdam Palace and also in the Church of Our Lady in Antwerp. Of over 20 active quarries, only 2 remain and can be visited. The round is suitable for the whole family and you follow the blue markings. There are places to stop for refreshments on site. Highlights: -...

This hiking trail follows the first segment of The Pedlars’ Way, a long-distance route which functions as part of the international E11. The path links German Bad Bentheim to Dutch Oldenzaal across rolling landscapes passing Bentheim Castle and De Lutte nature reserve. Travelers encounter historic sandstone quarries plus scenic Dinkel river banks during this cross-border journey. Overnight stays occur at campgrounds like De Lutte or local hotels; bookings are recommended during peak summer...

A varied loop hike in the County of Bentheim, Lower Saxony. This hike can start, for example, at the Bentheim Spa Park or at the Schüttorf train station. The trail passes through the beautiful Bentheim Forest before heading back toward the starting point through the open farmland northwest of Suddendorf.

Versatile circular hiking trail in Lower Saxony. This is a section of the Bentheim Sandstone Trail, the perfectly signposted route of which is perfectly marked with the Steinhauerhammer. On the way you will come across the guild hall "The Pearl of the County", the imposing sandstone castle in Bad Bentheim, and Schüttorf, the oldest town in the county of Bentheim, where the church made of Bentheim sandstone, the "Schüttorfer Riese", is located. The forest path is also particularly beautiful:...

Popular loop trail near Bad Bentheim, Lower Saxony. The Gildehauser Venn nature reserve is one of the most important wetlands in north-west Germany. From two observation towers you can enjoy the view of birch forests, moor ponds and dunes. The route can be shortened (northern route: marked with yellow arrows, southern route: red arrows). Highlights of the hike: - Gildehauser Venn nature reserve - Drilandsee - Oelemars - Bardel quarry pond

6th cross-border stage of the Töddenweg, North Rhine-Westphalia. The trail meanders from Bad Bentheim through the characteristic flat landscape of the border region. The Bardel quarry pond awaits here. The route leads over the River Dinkel and into the Netherlands. Many traders used to reach this destination via this route. Take the bus to Oldenzaal and from there take the train back to Osnabrück. Alternatively, the route can also be continued along the Dutch section of the Töddenweg. From...

The Pedlars’ Way serves as the Dutch portion of the international E11, covering 372 km (231 miles) from Bad Bentheim to The Hague and usually divided into twenty segments. This cross-country trail traverses the Dutch interior through shifting sands, dense forests, and historic polder landscapes. Travelers pass monumental estates and cross the IJssel River while following the footsteps of medieval merchants. The route is typically hiked from east to west, trading the rolling hills of Twente...

Panoramic hike in the county of Bentheim, Lower Saxony. This hike begins at Badepark Bentheim. In Gildehaus you have the opportunity to stop off or visit one of the mills there. To shorten the route, you can go back by bus. Highlights of the hike: - Guild House - Lukasmuehle with Friedrich Hartmann Museum - Ostmuehle - Bad Bentheim