Best lake trails in Emden

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Explore the most popular lake trails near Emden with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.

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#1 - Three seas trail
3.8 (23)·Moderate·9.6 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hr
Popular loop near Emden, Lower Saxony. This beautiful hike or bike tour leads from Bedekaspel around the Great Sea, the Small Sea and the Loppersumer Sea. There are refreshment stops along the way. Highlights of the route: - beautiful views - Grosses Meer ("Big sea") - Kleines Meer ("Little sea") - Loppersumer Meer
#2 - Uphuser Sea Loop
3.8 (31)·Easy·3.3 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hr
#3 - Emden - Siedlung Rysum - Knock
5.0 (3)·Moderate·20.8 mi·Est. 6.5–7.5 hr
#4 - Loppersum - Greetsiel - Campen
5.0 (2)·Moderate·37.7 mi·Est. 12–13 hr
Panoramic bike tour between Emden and the North Sea, Lower Saxony. This beautiful bike tour starts in Loppersum north of Emden. From here it goes to Greetsiel and from there on along the North Sea coast to Camping. There are places to stay overnight and restaurants. Highlights of the bike tour: - Greetsiel - great views - Cycle path along the North Sea coast
#5 - Rysumer Nacken
5.0 (1)·Moderate·33.4 mi·Est. 10.5–11.5 hr
#6 - Rundkurs-Pewsum-Eilsum
4.3 (2)·Moderate·20.7 mi·Est. 6.5–7 hr
#7 - Pungerweg
4.0 (1)·Easy·18.9 mi·Est. 6–6.5 hr
#8 - North Sea Cycle Route (D-Route 1) Stage 2: Emden - North
3.0 (1)·Hard·55.6 mi·Est. 17–19 hr
2nd stage of the official long-distance cycle route D-Route 1 along the German North Sea coast, Lower Saxony. The D-Route D1 leads from the Dutch border along the North Sea coast to the Danish border. The route is usually on paved roads with little traffic. The long-distance cycle path is partially signposted with the D1 logo (half a wheel and "1" on a red background). Along the route there are numerous rest stops and opportunities to shorten the tour by bus and train. Highlights of the...
#9 - Bike tour: Uphuser Meer - Grosses Meer - Nessmersiel - Aurich
Hard·64.9 mi·Est. 20–22 hr
Varied bike tour in East Frisia, Lower Saxony. This over 100 km long cycle route is suitable for mountain bikes, racing bikes and touring bikes. For a good 5 km it goes directly along the North Sea. You have to expect a lot of wind. Highlights of the tour: - Uphuser sea - Tannensee bathing lake - Grosses Meer - North Sea

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Frequently asked questions

What is the longest lake trail in Emden?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest lake trail in Emden is Bike tour: Uphuser Meer - Grosses Meer - Nessmersiel - Aurich. This trail is estimated to be 64.9 mi long.

Which lake trail has the most elevation gain in Emden?

Emden: With an ascent of 1,200 ft, North Sea Cycle Route (D-Route 1) Stage 2: Emden - North has the most elevation gain of all of the lake trails in the area. The next highest ascent for lake trails is Bike tour: Uphuser Meer - Grosses Meer - Nessmersiel - Aurich with 1,151 ft of elevation gain.