Best forest trails in Barßel
Explore the most popular forest trails near Barßel with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.
Top trails
- Easy·21.1 mi·Est. 7–7.5 hrStage 4 of the Cloppenburg bike tour. The penultimate section of the Cloppenburg bike tour starts in the Barßel-Saterland recreation area, the landscape of which is characterized by dykes, moors and rivers. Here you can take the "Erlebnisweg an der Soeste" to get to know the dike or climb the observation tower at the Barßeler Hafen. Head south over the Elisabethfehn Canal before switching to the Old Friesoyther Canal, which leads to Friesoythe with numerous sights. From Friesoythe it goes to...
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest forest trail in Barßel?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest forest trail in Barßel is Cloppenburger Radtour Etappe 4: Barßel - Thülsfelder Talsperre. This trail is estimated to be 21.1 mi long.
Which forest trail has the most elevation gain in Barßel?
Barßel: With an ascent of 636 ft, Cloppenburger Radtour Etappe 4: Barßel - Thülsfelder Talsperre has the most elevation gain of all of the forest trails in the area. The next highest ascent for forest trails is Barßel - Harkebrügge Rundkurs with 344 ft of elevation gain.