Best forest trails in Hövelhof

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#1 - Heideland Loop Hövelhof
4.1 (50)·Easy·4.1 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hr
Family-friendly hiking trail near Hovelhof, North Rhine-Westphalia. The trail leads through the diversity of the Senne with its rare animal and plant species. The route runs through the Moosheide nature reserve, a landscape characterized by wet meadows in stream valleys, dry sandy soils and extensive heathland. Along the way, the trail passes the Ems springs, a geological feature of the region. The tour offers a comprehensive insight into a unique and protected ecosystem on the edge of the...
#2 - Ems Cycle Route Stage 1: Hövelhof - Rheda-Wiedenbrück
4.5 (5)·Easy·29.7 mi·Est. 11.5–13 hr
First stage of the Ems Cycle Route, North Rhine-Westphalia. The first day's stage of the Ems Cycle Route starts at the edge of the Moosheide nature reserve, where the Ems rises from many small springs. To find out more about the Ems, a visit to the Ems Adventure World in Schloß Holte-Stukenbrock can be done. From Hövelhof, the route goes past marshland to the Steinhorster Becken nature reserve, which is home to many wading waterfowl. From here, it is only a stone's throw to the stage...
#3 - Local history hiking trail Hoevelhofer Wald
4.2 (10)·Easy·3.9 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hr
Family-friendly loop trail in the Hoevelhofer Forest, North Rhine-Westphalia. The local history hiking trail in the Hoevelhofer Forst offers a lot of variety over a distance of 6 km. While walking through picturesque stream meadows, dunes and historical forest cultures, you will learn a lot of interesting things about the history of the Hoevelhof forest along the themed trail. The hike can easily be extended by continuing on the historical hiking trail. Highlights of the hike: - Hoevelhofer...
#4 - Hövelhof: Emsquellen Wanderweg
3.7 (2)·Moderate·12.8 mi·Est. 5–5.5 hr
#5 - Ems Cycle Route
4.0 (1)·Moderate·233.8 mi·Est. 24 hr+
Varied long-distance cycle route from Hövelhof to Emden, North Rhine-Westphalia/Lower Saxony. This cycle route is signposted in both directions and runs along the entire course of the River Ems. Starting in Hövelhof in the Senne, the road takes you from the source of the Ems to Emden, where the Ems flows into the North Sea in around seven one-day stages. While the route leads through varied landscapes and historic towns, the Ems is accompanied on its long journey from a small river to a...
#6 - Hövelhof Radroute Hö4
4.2 (3)·Easy·7.9 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hr
#7 - Hövelhof Radroute Hö5 (Espelner Rundweg)
3.5 (2)·Easy·7.3 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hr
#8 - Hövelhof - Moosheide
5.0 (2)·Moderate·6.7 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hr
#9 - Radtour durch Hövelhof
5.0 (1)·Moderate·7.8 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hr
#10 - Hö 1 - Tour durch die Rieger Heide und die Senne
2.7 (3)·Easy·9.3 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hr
Through the Rieger Heide and the Senne

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Frequently asked questions

What is the longest forest trail in Hövelhof?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest forest trail in Hövelhof is Ems Cycle Route. This trail is estimated to be 233.8 mi long.

Which forest trail has the most elevation gain in Hövelhof?

Hövelhof: With an ascent of 13,533 ft, Ems Cycle Route has the most elevation gain of all of the forest trails in the area. The next highest ascent for forest trails is Hövenhof-BadLippspringe-Horn-Hiddesen with 7,841 ft of elevation gain.