- 05:30 h
- 72 m
- 133 m
- 62 m
- 127 m
- 65 m
- 64.61 km
- Start: Ems Information Center Hövelhof
- Destination: Marienfeld Monastery
The route begins right at the source of the Ems between Hövelhof and Schloss Holte-Stukenbrock at the foot of the Teutoburg Forest and winds its way through the Paderborn region and the district of Gütersloh.
Historical towns such as Rietberg and Rheda-Wiedenbrück with their unique half-timbered houses accompany your tour. The state garden shows in both towns, which now function as nature and recreation parks, enrich the landscape experience on the banks of the Ems. At the same time, nature reserves such as the Steinhorst basin provide a unique habitat for many water birds thanks to the damming of the Ems.
The Marienfeld monastery near Harsewinkel is a good stop-off point. The next stage of the Ems Cycle Path takes you to Münster.
The Ems is the shortest river in Germany at just under 385 km in length. The river rises in the Senne between Hövelhof and Schloß Holte-Stukenbrock and flows into the North Sea near Emden.
Good to know
Best to visit
Directions
In between, simply follow the red or green arrows on the intermediate signposts.
Tour information
Familiy-Friendly
Good Connection to public Transport
Labelling
Nature Highlight
Possibility of Accommodation
Stop at an Inn
Suitable for Bike
Equipment
Directions & Parking facilities
- Parking lot at the train station in Hövelhof - long-term parking free of charge in the Park&Ride parking lot.
- Public parking lot in Bahnhofstraße, 33161 Hövelhof. Free parking is available between the police station and the town hall - also for long-term parkers.
Additional information
Author
Beatrice Brinkmeyer
Organization
Teutoburger Wald Tourismus
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
Safety guidelines
Map
Scale 1:50,000 | 120 tear- and weatherproof pagesSpiral binding | Route description, city maps, accommodation list | ISBN: 978-3-7111-0062-7 | Price: 15,90 €
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