Best trails near Dortmund-Ems-Kanal
4.1(9 reviews)
Want to check out Dortmund-Ems-Kanal from the trail? Good news: 4 trails will get you there, including hiking trails. Plan your trip with hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you. Explore Dortmund-Ems-Kanal from one of 3 easy hiking routes or discover kid-friendly routes for your next family trip. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Dortmund-Ems-Kanal are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.0 (5)·Easy·32 mi·Est. 10.5–11.5 hrStage 6 of the Ems Cycle Path. The penultimate day tour of the EmsRadweg starts in Haren and leads along the German-Dutch border to Lathen, which invites you with romantic hiking trails and clear waters that are suitable for a canoe tour. Via Heede with its thousand-year-old linden tree, it goes through the moorland before the stage destination Papenburg. The Esterweger Dose high moor is particularly worth a stopover with its rare bird species such as the golden plover. Papenburg itself is...
- 4.2 (4)·Easy·9.3 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrPopular loop trail near Lathen, Lower Saxony. This route leads to the left and right of the Ems. In Lathen you cross the river. You can also stop here and pay a visit to the St. Vitus Church or the lake. Highlights of the hike: - Trail along the Ems - Lathen - Lathen recreational lake
- Moderate·33 mi·Est. 11–12 hrStage 2 of the Emsland Route. The second day's stage of the Emsland route starts in Geeste, in which the lake of the same name is a popular local recreation area that is particularly popular for swimming on hot days. We continue along the Ems through the Meppener Kuhweide nature reserve to historic Meppen. The cycle path then leads via the boatman's town of Haren to the stage destination in the Lathen municipality. Highlights: - Possibility to swim in the Geester lake - Meppener Kuhweide...
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to hike near Dortmund-Ems-Kanal?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Dortmund-Ems-Kanal is EmsRadweg Etappe 6: Haren - Papenburg, which has a 4.0 star rating from 5 reviews. This trail is 32.0 mi long with an elevation gain of 1,062 ft.
What is the longest trail near Dortmund-Ems-Kanal?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Dortmund-Ems-Kanal is Emsland-Route Etappe 2: Geeste - Lathen. This trail is estimated to be 33.0 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Dortmund-Ems-Kanal?
Dortmund-Ems-Kanal: With an ascent of 1,286 ft, Emsland-Route Etappe 2: Geeste - Lathen has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is EmsRadweg Etappe 6: Haren - Papenburg with 1,062 ft of elevation gain.
