Best trails near Alte Ems
4.1(18 reviews)
Want to check out Alte Ems from the trail? Good news: 5 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 Alte Ems from one of 3 easy hiking routes or discover kid-friendly routes for your next family trip. Looking for a challenge? Choose from 2 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Alte Ems are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.1 (11)·Easy·8.6 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrPopular loop near Meppen, Lower Saxony. Directly into nature from the town of Meppen. This hike goes along the River Ems, through the forest to Borkener Paradies. From there under the main road to the lock in Holzhausen. Finally, the route crosses the Borken Canal and then walks along the Ems back to Meppen. Highlights of the hike: - Meppen - Hiking trail along the Ems - Borken Canal
- Easy·33.7 mi·Est. 11.5–12.5 hrStage 5 of the Ems Cycle Path. The fifth day's stage of the Ems Cycle Path leads from Lingen via Meppen to the stage destination Haren. This section of the long-distance cycle path is full of special scenic attractions such as the Wacholderhain nature reserve with historic juniper bushes, the Haselünner Kuhweide nature reserve with Scottish highland cattle or the Tinner Loh nature reserve with old beech forest. In Haren, it is worth visiting the museum ships in the Haren-Rütenbrock...
- 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...
- Easy·11 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hr10th stage of the popular long-distance hiking trail Hünenweg Forests, meadows, fields and always water. This section of the Hünenweg in the international nature park Bourtanger Moor - Veenland leads across the landscape of the middle Ems and beyond. Some parts of this trail are shaped by agriculture - others offer a picturesque contrast with their archaic beauty; the heather-covered foothills of what was once the largest high moor in Central Europe are just waiting to be discovered.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to hike near Alte Ems?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Alte Ems is Ems Hike Meppen - Versen, which has a 4.1 star rating from 11 reviews. This trail is 8.6 mi long with an elevation gain of 367 ft.
What is the longest trail near Alte Ems?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Alte Ems is EmsRadweg Etappe 5: Lingen - Haren. This trail is estimated to be 33.7 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Alte Ems?
Alte Ems: With an ascent of 1,459 ft, EmsRadweg Etappe 5: Lingen - Haren has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Emsland-Route Etappe 2: Geeste - Lathen with 1,286 ft of elevation gain.
