Best forest trails in Osnabrück
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Explore the most popular forest trails near Osnabrück 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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- 4.3 (22)·Easy·1.9 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hrPopular loop near Osnabrück, Lower Saxony. This route leads around the Rubbenbuchsee. This is a nature reserve and man-made lake west of Osnabrück, which is part of a nature recreation area. This round is perfect for a walk with the family or after work and is also easy to reach. Highlights of the hike: - NSG Rubbenbruchsee - Sculpture landscape - playground
- 4.4 (20)·Hard·29.5 mi·Est. 13.5–15 hrPopular loop trail in the Teutoburg Forest, Lower Saxony. The Georgsmarienhütter Null, also known as GM-Hütter Null for short, is a wonderful loop between the foothills of the north German lowlands and the Teutoburg Forest. The loop around the town of Georgsmarienhütte can be completed by bike or on foot. Most hikers divide the route into four daily stages: Stage 1 from Herrenrest to Kloster Oesede, Stage 2 from Oesede to Harderberg, Stage 3 from Harderberg to Sutthauser Bahnhof and Stage 4...
- 4.1 (18)·Moderate·6.8 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrRelaxed loop in the TERRA.vita Nature and Geopark, Lower Saxony. Start of this beautiful loop is the parking lot opposite the Nackte Mühle. 700m it goes through the Haster residential area, then through forest and fields largely on natural paths and trails. At the starting point there is a pizzeria to stop at. Highlights of the hike: - Mills - Nette Monastery - Ruin of the Wittekindsburg
- 3.9 (8)·Moderate·2.9 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrThis varied route combines the historic center of Osnabrück with the natural tranquility on the western outskirts of the city. The route leads from the baroque Osnabrück Palace (now home to the university) through the palace gardens and along the banks of the River Hase to the idyllic Pappelsee lake in the Atter district. The route runs along a combination of paved park paths, asphalt cycle paths and shady forest trails. A key highlight is the contrast between the stately castle architecture...
- 4.0 (2)·Moderate·4.4 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrPopular loop trail near Osnabrueck, Lower Saxony. The Rubbenbruchsee is part of a popular local recreation area just a few kilometers west of downtown Osnabrueck. The route suggested here is suitable for walking, jogging and cycling. In summer you can rent pedal boats on the lake, and you can fish on the western shore of the Rubbenbruchsee. Highlights of the hike: - Rubbenbruchsee - Heger Holz - idyllic forest trails - Wet meadow at Rubbenbruchsee
- 4.8 (9)·Moderate·30.3 mi·Est. 12–13.5 hrOfficial bike tour around Osnabrück, Lower Saxony. The cycle tour organized by the Osnabrücker Land tourism organization can be reached by bus and train (Frankfurter Heerstrasse bus stop in Nahne). Parking is available at the starting point for those arriving by car. This great route is characterized by the smooth transition between the city and the nature park and gives a great insight into the varied region. The northern German university town has a lot of history to offer as well as...
- 3.4 (4)·Moderate·6.2 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrPopular running event in the nature and geopark TERRA.vita, Lower Saxony. This is the 10 km distance (long distance) of the Haster Volkslauf. Other distances of the annual running event are the 5.6 km distance, in which walkers can also take part, the 2.5 km long everyone's run and the children's route around the stadium. Current information about the Haster Volkslauf can be found under "Tips". Highlights of the route: - Haster Berg - Nette valley
- 4.3 (5)·Moderate·8.5 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrStage 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.
- 4.5 (9)·Moderate·10.3 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hrHistoric hike in the Teutoburg Forest, Lower Saxony / North Rhine-Westphalia. The Eselspatt connects the cities of Osnabrueck and Tecklenburg and leads on a beautiful route through the Teutoburg Forest. As early as the Middle Ages, donkeys packed with merchandise are said to have been driven towards the Osnabrueck market. Exactly there, at the historic town hall of the Hasestadt, the Eselspatt can be started. If you don't feel like walking in the city for about four km, you should get on at...
- 4.8 (5)·Hard·59.6 mi·Est. 24 hr+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...
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest forest trail in Osnabrück?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest forest trail in Osnabrück is Radroute der Megalithkultur (Radfernweg). This trail is estimated to be 244.9 mi long.
Which forest trail has the most elevation gain in Osnabrück?
Osnabrück: With an ascent of 17,995 ft, Radroute der Megalithkultur (Radfernweg) has the most elevation gain of all of the forest trails in the area. The next highest ascent for forest trails is Osnabrück - Köln with 15,656 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult forest trail in Osnabrück?
The most popular and difficult forest trail in Osnabrück is Georgsmarienhütter Null with a 4.4-star rating from 20 reviews.
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- Aussichtsturm Felsrippe (Piesberg)
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- Feldbahn-Gleisrest im Fels
- Aussichtspunkt Nordblick
- Aussichtspunkt Am Wasserwerk
- Attersee
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- Klusbach
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- Schloss Osnabrück
- Herrenhaus Gut Honeburg
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- Lechtenbrink
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