Best river trails in Papenburg
3.3(26 reviews)
Explore the most popular river trails near Papenburg with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.
Top trails
- 4.3 (4)·Easy·36.5 mi·Est. 11.5–12.5 hrStage 7 of the Ems Cycle Path. The last day's stage of the Ems Cycle Path leads from Papenburg to the final destination Emden, where the Ems finally flows into the North Sea. This section is also characterized by moorland, meadows and fields and typical East Frisian villages. One of these villages is for example Leer, in whose old town 233 houses are under monument protection. You can also see one of the largest bascule bridges in Europe, the Jann Berghaus Bridge. Highlights: - Leer: Old...
- 3.8 (8)·Moderate·13.8 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hrThis segment of the Great Frisian Trail travels from the shipbuilding city of Papenburg to the historic Hanseatic city of Leer. The path leads hikers for miles over the high grass dikes along the Ems river, offering impressive views of the polders and the Meyer Werft shipyard. After crossing the Leda river, the journey concludes in the monumental center of Leer, filled with atmospheric old buildings and maritime history. Overnight stays occur at various hotels and guesthouses in Leer, where...
- 3.0 (1)·Hard·50.6 mi·Est. 16–17.5 hrA varied bike tour near Papenburg, Lower Saxony. Over 81 km, this bike tour connects Flachsmeer, Leer and Augustfehn, among others. Wide views and restaurants ensure a relaxed cycling experience. If necessary, the route can be divided into several daily stages. Highlights of the tour: - Leer - Leda - Aper Tief
- 2.4 (4)·Easy·4.2 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrComfortable loop trail near Papenburg, Lower Saxony. This is a varied hike through forests, meadows and along rivers. The route is very quiet and relaxed, so you can enjoy the beautiful nature with all your senses. Highlights of the hike: - Varied forest and meadow trails - Dever - "Herzog" forest
- 2.0 (1)·Moderate·43.7 mi·Est. 15–16.5 hrStage 4 of the Emsland Route. The penultimate section of the Emsland route starts in Papenburg and leads over the Esterweger Dose nature reserve into the mysterious Aschendorfer Obermoor. On over 1,000 hectares you will find the flora and fauna typical of high moorland and even a moor nature trail that leads to the viewing platform with a panoramic view. It continues through the Geest landscape via Sögel to the stage destination Haselünne. Highlights: - Aschendorfer Obermoor: moor nature...
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest river trail in Papenburg?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest river trail in Papenburg is Bicycle tour Flachsmeer - Augustfehn - Leer. This trail is estimated to be 50.6 mi long.
Which river trail has the most elevation gain in Papenburg?
Papenburg: With an ascent of 2,519 ft, Emsland-Route Etappe 4: Papenburg - Haselünne has the most elevation gain of all of the river trails in the area. The next highest ascent for river trails is Flachsmeer - Rastdorf with 1,686 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult river trail in Papenburg?
The most popular and difficult river trail in Papenburg is Bicycle tour Flachsmeer - Augustfehn - Leer with a 3.0-star rating from 1 reviews.