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Best bike touring trails in Nature and Geopark TERRA.vita

Best bike touring 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 - 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...

  2. #2 - Georgsmarienhütter Null

    4.4 (20)·Hard·29.5 mi·Est. 13.5–15 hr
    Popular 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...

  3. #3 - MTB: Dörenberg und Hagen

    4.7 (7)·Moderate·20.5 mi·Est. 10–11 hr
    Diverse, idyllic mountain bike tour near Bad Iburg, Lower Saxony. A tour with plenty of altitude and great trails. In terms of landscape, the route offers a lot of variety, the deep, picturesque forest landscape always opens up for beautiful views. Highlights of the route: - Bad Iburg Castle - Impressive forests

  4. #4 - Osnabrueck Cycle Path

    4.8 (9)·Moderate·30.3 mi·Est. 12–13.5 hr
    Official 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...

  5. #5 - Radtour: Bevergern-Ibbenbüren

    4.2 (4)·Easy·18.5 mi·Est. 7–7.5 hr
    Promising bike tour in Bevergern near Hörstel, North Rhine-Westphalia. This circular tour takes you through the TERRA.vita Nature and Geopark and also runs along the Bevergerner Aa and the Dortmund-Ems Canal. Refreshments are available. Highlights of the tour: - Local flora and fauna - Beautiful natural landscapes - Along the Bevergerner Aa - Along the Dortmund-Ems Canal

  6. #6 - Vehrte- Venne- Vorwalder Berg

    4.4 (3)·Hard·12 mi·Est. 5.5–6 hr
    The start is on the small settlement road Breitenriede, which branches off to the left of Venner Straße (crossing Kortlüke towards Venne). The bus from Osnabrück stops near the Vehrter Church. If you want to shorten the round a little, the loop through the upper Nettetal can be saved for later and starts at the Engelriede, at the Naturfreundehaus (Friedhof bus stop). That is about 4 km less to walk.

  7. #7 - Rund um Hagen

    4.0 (1)·Hard·25.7 mi·Est. 12.5–13.5 hr
    Demanding mountain bike tour - not suitable for beginners. Once you reach the forest, the climbs and asphalt are as good as gone for a large section of the route. From this point onwards, the route consists only of forest paths/trails. Some of the climbs can be classified as challenging, but they always offer great views over the Teutoburg Forest. There are a few sections of pushing along the way. The route is characterized by roots and stones, so a suitable mountain bike is required to...

  8. #8 - MTB: TeutoTour Bad Iburg

    3.5 (6)·Moderate·12.2 mi·Est. 5.5–6 hr
    Promising, beautiful route near Bad Iburg, Lower Saxony. The route in Bad Iburg starts at the water treading point Freden. The idyllic forest route is easy to drive and with an altitude of approx. 400 meters it is also suitable for beginners. Highlights of the route: - Numerous viewpoints - Idyllic forest landscape

  9. #9 - Radtour: Durch den Teutoburger Wald ab Ibbenbüren

    5.0 (1)·Easy·12.1 mi·Est. 5–5.5 hr

  10. #10 - NaTourismus Waldroute

    4.4 (2)·Hard·16.4 mi·Est. 7–8 hr
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Where is the best trail for bike touring in Nature and Geopark TERRA.vita?

According to users from AllTrails.com, the best trail for bike touring in Nature and Geopark TERRA.vita is Aasee Loop, which has a 4.5 star rating from 19 reviews. This trail is 1.9 mi long with an elevation gain of 144 ft.

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

According to AllTrails.com, the longest bike touring trail in Nature and Geopark TERRA.vita is Radroute der Megalithkultur (Radfernweg). This trail is estimated to be 245.4 mi long.

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

There are 60 bike touring trails in Nature and Geopark TERRA.vita.These bike touring trails have an average 4.2-star ratingfrom 124 AllTrails community reviews.

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

Radroute der Megalithkultur (Radfernweg) has the most elevation gain for bike touring trails with 17,995 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Emsland Brevet 2023 - 300km, which has 16,423 ft of elevation gain.

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