Emsradweg

Five beautiful regions in one route
The starting point of this route is in the middle of the Moosheide nature reserve near the town of Hövelhof. At this place at the foot of the Teutoburg Forest you will find the source of the river Ems. From here you cycle successively through the Paderborner Land, the Gütersloher Land, the Münsterland, the Emsland and Ostfriesland. In this way, the Ems connects no less than five beautiful regions, each of which has its own unique character. You cycle through the historic cities of Rheda-Wiedenbrück and Rietberg, but also through numerous small towns.

Special sights
Near the town of Leer, you can take a look at Evenburg Castle, a water lock that dates back to the 17th century. The castle was built by a Dutch colonel as accommodation for his wife. If you want to see the inside of the castle, you can take a guided tour. At the end of the route you can also take a look at the Kunsthalle Emden in the town of Emden on the coast near the North Sea.

A look behind the scenes at Emsflower
In Emsbüren you will find the visitor center Emsflower Emsbüren. Here you can take a look behind the scenes at the enormous nursery of pot and bedding plants Emsflower. Stroll through the most beautiful gardens and take a look at the show greenhouse to learn more about growing different vegetables and cut flowers. You will also find a large butterfly garden here that you can stroll through. A must-see for flower and plant lovers!

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