Best backpacking trails in Osnabrück

Stage 1 of the popular long-distance hiking trail Hünenweg The Hünenweg begins at the 500-year-old town hall in Osnabrück, where the end of the Thirty Years' War was announced in 1648. From the heart of the old town, the hike initially leads through narrow streets to the banks of the Hase. After leaving the city center behind and crossing the 200-year-old rabbit cemetery, the route finally reaches the next river, the Nette. This remains a companion for most of the stage.

Scenic long-distance hiking trail in the Wiehengebirge, Lower Saxony/North Rhine-Westphalia. The Wittekindsweg, which is part of the European long-distance hiking trail E11, is a real classic among the hiking trails in north-west Germany. It owes its name to the Saxon Duke Wittekind, Charlemagne's greatest adversary. The starting point is the historic market in Osnabrück, from where the trail heads eastwards over the wooded ridge of the Wiehengebirge mountain range to the valley incision at...

Stage 2 of the Hase-Ems-Tour, Lower Saxony. The second section of the Hase-Ems-Tour starts in the peace city of Osnabrueck, where there are several moated castles such as the Schelenburg or the Stockum manor to be discovered. Then it goes further north to Bramsche with many historical sights. You cycle past the popular recreation area Alfsee and between the Fuerstenauer and Dammer mountains through the Artland to the stage destination Quakenbrueck. Highlights of the tour: - Osnabrueck, City...

Enjoyable long-distance cycle path from Osnabrück to Paderborn, Lower Saxony / North Rhine-Westphalia. This two-day long-distance cycle path over almost 140km is signposted throughout and can be ridden in both directions. Since the bike path runs along the railway line between Osnabrueck and Paderborn, you often have the opportunity to use the train for detours into the region during the tour. The cycle path leads through the Teutoburg Forest, the Oldenburger Land and the Ravensberger Land...

Popular bike tour in the nature and geopark TERRA.vita, Lower Saxony. For a good 125 km, this cycle route follows the course of the Hase between Osnabrueck and Haseluenne. There are places to stay overnight as well as restaurant along the way. Highlights of the tour: - Osnabrueck - Quakenbrueck - Haseluenne - Hasesee - Views of the Hase

Varied long-distance hiking trail from Osnabruecker Land to Emsland, Lower Saxony. The Huenenweg takes its name from the famous megalithic tombs. The approximately 4000 year old megalithic tombs are considered to be the oldest structures in northwest Germany. The direction of travel can be freely selected and the length of the route can also be designed individually. Highlights of the hike: - City Hall of the Peace of Westphalia Osnabrück - Megalithic tombs (barrows) - Alluvial landscape in...

Enduring cycle route from Osnabrück to Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia This cycle route leads from Osnabrück to Cologne. Due to its length, the route is well suited as a trekking route. Ahlen, Altendorf, Breckerfeld, Hückswagen and Odenthal are crossed through a very varied landscape. Highlights of the route: - athletic route - Ruhr valley cycle route - Bever Dam - Cologne cathedral - Odenthal nature reserve

8th stage of the official long-distance cycle route Pilgerroute (D-Route 7), Lower Saxony / North Rhine-Westphalia. This long-distance cycle route in the Teutoburg Forest is part of the EuroVelo route EV3, which runs as a trans-European pilgrimage route from Trondheim in Norway through Sweden, Denmark, Germany, Belgium and France to Santiago de Compostela in Spain. The German part of the EuroVelo route EV3 runs from Flensburg to Aachen and is divided into several daily stages. Almost all of...

Stage 1 of the BahnRadRoute Teuto-Senne, Lower Saxony / North Rhine-Westphalia. The first day tour of the BahnRadRoute Teuto-Senne leads on quiet country roads and cycle paths from the hilly Osnabrücker Land with slight inclines to Bielefeld. A special feature on the way is the spa and health resort Bad Rothenfelde with an underground brine course and several themed gardens. Highlights of the route: - Georgsmarienhütte with a former monastery church - Teutoburg Forest - Tatenhausen Castle

First stage of the Töddenweg trade route, North Rhine-Westphalia. The city of Osnabrück is the starting point of this stage and introduces you to the world of the Tödden. The old Hanseatic city was the most important trading hub in the whole of Westphalia. The route starts in the old town and leads out into a diverse landscape. The route crosses the Heger Holz forest area and visits the Rubbenbruchsee lake, whose banks lead to the Leye estate. The small Attersee awaits as the second lake....