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Best beach trails in Nature and Geopark TERRA.vita

Best beach trails in Nature and Geopark TERRA.vita

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Lower Saxony
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#2 of 14 nature parks

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The name of the nature and geopark can be translated as "life course of the earth". This is characterized by folding and erosion, flooding and glaciation, desert climate or permafrost. The landscape of the nature park is no exception. The park was founded in 1962, although it was known as the Northern Teutoburg Forest - Wiehengebirge Nature Park until 2002. Today it is characterized by an important geological heritage within comprehensible boundaries, a functioning management and contributes to regional development, environmental education and the creation of nature-friendly recreational infrastructure.

Top sights

Dreikaiserstuhl
Dreikaiserstuhl
Cliff
Königstein
Königstein
Cliff
Hockendes Weib
Hockendes Weib
Cliff
Rolandsgrab
Rolandsgrab
Cave
Kleeberg
Kleeberg
Peak
Lengericher Berg
Lengericher Berg
Peak

Top trails

  1. #1 - Alfsee Loop

    4.4 (29)·Moderate·4.7 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hr
    Popular loop in the nature and geopark TERRA.vita, Lower Saxony. The Alfsee holiday and adventure park in the Osnabrück region invites you to go for walks, hikes and many other leisure activities. The starting and ending point of this route is the car park on the north side of the Alfsee. From here it goes through the green avenues of the park and along the beautiful waterfront. There are camping and rest stops along the route. Highlights of the hike: - Alfsee - Waterfront Promenade -...

  2. #2 - Aasee Loop

    4.5 (19)·Easy·1.9 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hr
    Child-friendly loop in Tecklenburger Land, North Rhine-Westphalia This easy loop in the south of Ibbenbüren is equally popular with runners, walkers and families with children. Since the path is paved throughout, the route is also good for skating or cycling. The circular route can be reached by bus and train (bus stop: Ibbenbüren-Aasee), there are places to stop for refreshments and a few benches along the way that invite you to linger and enjoy. Events such as flea markets, concerts or...

  3. #3 - Rund um das Rittergut Rothenhoff

    4.0 (2)·Moderate·5.5 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hr

  4. #4 - RTF Steckenpferdtour – 45er Strecke

    4.3 (3)·Easy·28.5 mi·Est. 11–12 hr
    Popular cycling event near Hasbergen, Lower Saxony. This is the official route of the RTF of the Osnabrück cycling community. From Hasbergen it goes through a varied landscape through the nature and geopark. Highlights: - Natural route - local flora and fauna - many beautiful forest areas
  5. Wabe 237 Wersen

    #5 - Wabe 237 Wersen

    4.1 (3)·Easy·9.5 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hr

  6. #6 - MTB-Tour durch den Östlichen Teutoburger Wald ab Senne

    5.0 (3)·Moderate·20.3 mi·Est. 9–10 hr
    A varied MTB loop in the Teutoburg Forest, North Rhine-Westphalia. A varied mountain bike tour with asphalt, but also very beautiful, sometimes quite technical single trails and some longer climbs. Highlights of the loop: - beautiful views - varied paths - single trails

  7. #7 - Osnabrück - Rubbenbruchsee - Attersee

    3.8 (3)·Moderate·14.2 mi·Est. 6–6.5 hr
    Popular hike in Osnabrueck, Lower Saxony. This route leads to two of Osnabrueck's most popular natural attractions; From the Dominican monastery on the edge of the historic old town, it goes over the Westerberg to the protected Rubbenbruchsee and Attersee. The route can be reached by bus and train and there are refreshment stops. Higlights of the hike: - Osnabrueck old town - Osnabrueck Botanical Garden - Westerberg - NSG Rubbenbruchsee - Attersee

  8. #8 - Wanderung um Hörstel

    4.1 (5)·Moderate·7 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hr
    Popular circular hiking trail in the TERRA.vita Nature and Geopark, North Rhine-Westphalia. The beautiful Teutoburg Forest, long stretches along the Dortmund-Ems Canal and idyllic open landscapes characterize this circular route in the Tecklenburger Land. Since the hike starts at the train station in Hörstel, it is easy to travel by bus or train. In summer it is advisable to have bathing gear with you: swimming is permitted in the peat bog lake, with the exception of a wet biotope used for...

  9. #9 - Am Weserbogen

    4.6 (2)·Moderate·4.9 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hr

  10. #10 - Rund um den Niedrighaussee

    3.4 (2)·Easy·4 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hr
    Charming and family-friendly walk in Westerkappeln, North Rhine-Westphalia. Beautiful circular route through the nature and geopark TERRA.vita. The highlight of the tour is the Niederhaussee. On the way back you can take a well-deserved break. Highlights of the tour: - Beautiful views of and around the Niederhaussee - Local flora and fauna - Through the nature and geopark TERRA.vita
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Where is the best beach trail to hike in Nature and Geopark TERRA.vita?

According to users from AllTrails.com, the best beach trail to hike in Nature and Geopark TERRA.vita is Alfsee Loop, which has a 4.4 star rating from 29 reviews. This trail is 4.7 mi long with an elevation gain of 626 ft.

What is the longest beach trail in Nature and Geopark TERRA.vita?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest beach trail in Nature and Geopark TERRA.vita is Wadenkneifer RTF - 50er Strecke. This trail is estimated to be 31.6 mi long.

How many beach trails are in Nature and Geopark TERRA.vita?

There are 18 beach trails in Nature and Geopark TERRA.vita.These beach trails have an average 4.0-star ratingfrom 79 AllTrails community reviews.

Which beach trail has the most elevation gain in Nature and Geopark TERRA.vita?

Wadenkneifer RTF - 50er Strecke has the most elevation gain for beach trails with 3,707 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is MTB-Tour durch den Östlichen Teutoburger Wald ab Senne, which has 2,864 ft of elevation gain.

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