Sommerlauf
100% of reviewers say this trail is easy
3.2miLength
334ftElevation gain
Loop
Official route of the summer run through the Bentlager forest in Rheine, North Rhine-Westphalia.
The round tour leads through the beautiful Bentlager forest, past the saltworks and the Bentlage monastery.
Highlights of the tour:
- Beautiful views around the Ems
- Local flora and fauna
- Varied natural landscape
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Top sights
Zebras / Antilopen
Attraction
Gibbons
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Gradierwerk
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Froschteich
Pond
Kloster Bentlage
Castle
Naturzoo Rheine
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Affenhaus
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Mähnenschafe
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Schildkröten
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Kängurus
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Affenwald
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Lisztaffen
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Gradierwerk
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Nasenbären
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Eulen
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Lippenbären und Goldschakale
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Aras
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Seehunde
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Vogelwiese
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Bartaffen
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Lamas / Maras
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Trampeltiere
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Präriehunde
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Zwergotter
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Lemuren Wald
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Feuchtbiotop-Voliere
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Dscheladas
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Dreigiebelhaus
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Flamingos
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Tiger
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Storchenreservat
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Top sights
Zebras / Antilopen
Attraction
Gibbons
Attraction
Gradierwerk
Attraction
Froschteich
Pond
Kloster Bentlage
Castle
Naturzoo Rheine
Attraction
Affenhaus
Attraction
Mähnenschafe
Attraction
Schildkröten
Attraction
Kängurus
Attraction
Affenwald
Attraction
Lisztaffen
Attraction
Gradierwerk
Attraction
Nasenbären
Attraction
Eulen
Attraction
Lippenbären und Goldschakale
Attraction
Aras
Attraction
Seehunde
Attraction
Vogelwiese
Attraction
Bartaffen
Attraction
Lamas / Maras
Attraction
Trampeltiere
Attraction
Präriehunde
Attraction
Zwergotter
Attraction
Lemuren Wald
Attraction
Feuchtbiotop-Voliere
Attraction
Dscheladas
Attraction
Dreigiebelhaus
Attraction
Flamingos
Attraction
Tiger
Attraction
Storchenreservat
Attraction
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Frequently asked questions
What’s helpful to know about this trail?
Try this 3.2-mile loop trail near Rheine, North Rhine-Westphalia. Generally considered an easy route. This is a popular trail for birding and running, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime.
What is the expected weather this week for Sommerlauf?
Expected weather for Sommerlauf for the next 5 days is:
- Sun, September 20 - 64 degrees/clear
- Mon, September 21 - 61 degrees/drizzle
- Tue, September 22 - 70 degrees/foggy
- Wed, September 23 - 62 degrees/clear
- Thu, September 24 - 66 degrees/clear
Where is Sommerlauf located?
Sommerlauf is a trail located in Rheine, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.
Are dogs allowed on Sommerlauf?
Dogs may be allowed on Sommerlauf. Be sure to check regulations before heading out.
When is the best time of year to hike Sommerlauf?
Sommerlauf is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime.
How busy is Sommerlauf?
According to trailgoers, Sommerlauf is usually somewhat busy. Sommerlauf is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime.
Is there birding at Sommerlauf?
Yes, trailgoers have said that Sommerlauf is good for birding. Various bird species have been spotted on the trail and in the surrounding area.
Is Sommerlauf kid-friendly?
Yes, many trailgoers have described Sommerlauf as good for kids and families. Kid-friendly trails are typically short, with clearly marked paths and fairly level terrain.
Are there forests at Sommerlauf?
Yes, Sommerlauf is a forest trail.
Are there wildflowers at Sommerlauf?
Yes, trailgoers have reported a variety of wildflower types on Sommerlauf, though the specific types can vary from month to month.
Is there wildlife at Sommerlauf?
Yes, many trailgoers have spotted wildlife at Sommerlauf. Always observe wildlife from a safe distance.
Last updated on September 18, 2026 at 11:28 pm GMT+0