Best long trails in Meppen
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Explore the most popular long trails near Meppen 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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- 4.1 (11)·Easy·8.6 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrPopular loop 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. Finally, the route crosses the Borken Canal and then walks along the Ems back to Meppen. Highlights of the hike: - Meppen - Hiking trail along the Ems - Borken Canal
- 4.7 (5)·Easy·6.6 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrPopular loop trail near Meppen, Lower Saxony. This route is an extension of the "Meppener Wanderweg W6: Weißes Kreuz", which you mostly follow here. Often you hike through the forest. When you get back to the starting point of the hike, you have the opportunity to get dinner at a restaurant. Highlights of the hike: - Hase - Old arm of the Hase - beautiful forest paths
- 4.0 (1)·Hard·47.5 mi·Est. 16.5–18 hrStage 4 of the Hase-Ems-Tour. The penultimate section of the Hase-Ems-Tour starts in Meppen, where the Hase joins the Ems. From here it goes south along the Ems via Lingen to the stage destination Rheine. The cycle path is characterized by geest landscapes and moors as well as historical sights. Highlights: - Meppen: Zeughaus, Arenbergische Rentei, Meppener Högerhaus - Meppener Kuhweide nature reserve - Emsbüren: Mehringer Steine, Heimathof with herb garden, Kuipers grain distillery
- 5.0 (1)·Hard·44 mi·Est. 15.5–17 hr4th stage of the long-distance cycle path cycle route of the megalithic culture from Haselünne to Werlte This part of the megalithic cycle route leads from Haselünne to Werlte. The long-distance cycle path is named after numerous relics from the Neolithic Age, which can be visited by cyclists. Due to its location, the long-distance cycle path is ideal for cycling enthusiasts from Hamburg or other northern German cities. The path marking shows the name of the cycle route of the monolith...
- 5.0 (1)·Hard·45.1 mi·Est. 16–18 hrStage 5 of the Emsland Route. The last section of the Emsland route starts in Haselünne. There is a lot to see both in the historic old town and in the Haselünner area: for example, the largest contiguous juniper grove in northern Germany, the Haselünner Kuhweide. We continue via Lengerich, where the Ramingsmühle is not to be missed, and the Saller See recreational area to the Borchert country house brewery, which offers tours of its “taste workshop” in addition to its special seasonal...
- Easy·11 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hr10th stage of the popular long-distance hiking trail Hünenweg Forests, meadows, fields and always water. This section of the Hünenweg in the international nature park Bourtanger Moor - Veenland leads across the landscape of the middle Ems and beyond. Some parts of this trail are shaped by agriculture - others offer a picturesque contrast with their archaic beauty; the heather-covered foothills of what was once the largest high moor in Central Europe are just waiting to be discovered.