Cycle tour In the footsteps of the Tödden
Follow in the footsteps of the "Tödden" or "Tüötten" along 122 kilometres of the Töddenland cycle path. These were former travelling merchants who travelled as far as the Netherlands in the 17th to 19th centuries with their rolls of linen or other goods on their backs to sell their products and from whom such well-known companies as C&A and Hettlage emerged.
The route takes you through the northern Münsterland or Tecklenburger Land in North Rhine-Westphalia and the southern Emsland in Lower Saxony. At 22 "Tödden stations", you will learn interesting facts about the lifestyle and work of the former linen merchants. In terms of landscape, you will explore the hilly Schafberg plateau near Mettingen, Ibbenbüren and Recke as well as flat heathland and moorland in Hopsten and southern Emsland. You will also find exciting excursion destinations such as the Dörenther Klippen cliffs, Lake Saller See, the Holy Sea, a sulphur bath and a Tüöttenmuseum museum along the route.
Be inspired by the history and tradition of the travelling merchants and the charm of the neighbouring towns of Ibbenbüren, Hopsten, Mettingen, Recke, Freren, Beesten and Schapen.
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