Best river trails in Meppen
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Explore the most popular river 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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- 4.7 (21)·Easy·4.9 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrPopular loop trail near Meppen, Lower Saxony. This 8 km long hike leads through beautiful fields and wooded areas. Often you hike directly along the Hase or can enjoy beautiful views of the river and its old river arm. Highlights of the route: - Hase - Hase old river arm - varied forest and field paths
- 4.1 (10)·Easy·4.1 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrRelaxed loop trail on the Hase, Lower Saxony. This is a leisurely loop trail that leads from Bokeloh around the "Altes Spick" forest to Gross Doergen. The Hase is crossed at the Doergener Bridge and you walk past Hofe back to the parking lot. Highlights of the hike: - Hase - Altes Spick - Hase oxbow lakes
- 4.3 (9)·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...
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest river trail in Meppen?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest river trail in Meppen is Hase-Ems-Tour Etappe 4: Meppen - Rheine. This trail is estimated to be 47.5 mi long.
Which river trail has the most elevation gain in Meppen?
Meppen: With an ascent of 3,054 ft, Emsland-Route Etappe 5: Haselünne - Rheine has the most elevation gain of all of the river trails in the area. The next highest ascent for river trails is Hase-Ems-Tour Etappe 4: Meppen - Rheine with 2,736 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult river trail in Meppen?
The most popular and difficult river trail in Meppen is Hase-Ems-Tour Etappe 4: Meppen - Rheine with a 4.0-star rating from 1 reviews.