Active in the Münsterland

Even though most of the Münsterland is rather flat, it still offers great conditions for various sporting activities. You've probably already heard that cycling and horse riding are really good here. But hikers will also find many interesting routes in the region! Even for advanced hikers.

The many beautiful gardens and parks at castles and palaces also provide a wonderful backdrop for jogging or walking. And if you love the water, you can venture out on one of the many rivers in a canoe or rowing boat. You can swim in one of the many bathing lakes or in the indoor and outdoor pools.

Not forgetting the climbing forests and bouldering halls! Find the right active experience to suit your taste on this page.

The most popular cycle routes in Münsterland

R1 European Cycle Route On the way on the R1 European Cycle Route
© Münsterland e.V. / Philipp Fölting
On to new horizons
The fascination of Europe - you can experience it with every turn of the pedals on the R1 European Cycle Route. Let yourself be enchanted by the 5,100 kilometre long cycle path on the "old" continent.
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100 Castles Route Das Schloss Raesfeld an der 100-Schlösser-Route
© Münsterland e.V./Philipp Fölting
The treasures of the Münsterland
One cycle path, four circular routes and 100 castles that you can discover on a cycle tour on the 100 Castles Route. Great architecture, romantic manor houses and mysterious castles await you on the "Queen of Cycling Routes".
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EmsRadweg Ems Cycle Route
© Maximilian Semsch/EmsRadweg
From the Senne to the North Sea
Over 375 km, the Ems Cycle Route follows Germany's smallest river. Ride on one of Germany's most popular cycle paths from the source to the mouth.
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WerseRadweg Cycling along the WerseRadweg
© Münsterland e.V./Christoph Partsch
Amidst picturesque landscapes
From its source near Beckum to its mouth near Münster: over a distance of 105 kilometres, the River Werse accompanies you on your cycle ride right through the green countryside of the Münsterland.
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Moderately difficult hiking trails

Teuto loop Teuto Loop Dörenther Cliffs
© Münsterland e.V./Long-Nong Huang, Sebastian Lehrke
Dörenther Cliffs
Hike through one of the most beautiful natural landscapes in Münsterland and conquer the Dörenther Klippen near Ibbenbüren. The 9.3-kilometre circular trail climbs 405 metres. The highlight of the hike is the "Hockende Weib", a mysterious rock formation that is the subject of a tragic legend.
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Ludgerusweg Hiking on the Ludgerusweg
© Münsterland e.V./Sebastian Lehrke/Long-Nong Huang
In the footsteps of St Ludgerus
The 30-kilometre Ludgerusweg trail leads you through magnificent natural landscapes through the Baumberge, the highest mountain range in Münsterland.
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Teuto loop Teuto Loop Canyon View
© Münsterland e.V./Philipp Fölting
Canyon view
A canyon and a cathedral on a hike. Not so unusual on the Teutoschleife Canyon Blick. More than 700 metres in altitude are spread over the 11-kilometre hiking route.
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Moderately difficult riding routes

Riding route Hohe Mark Riding in the High Mark
© Münsterland e.V./ KAMASWAY
Riding in the nature park
There is no other place where the network of bridle paths is so narrow. At the same time, nature offers vastness and plenty of tranquillity for dreamlike rides and treks.
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Riding route Lienen Horse riding on the Lienen riding route
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Circuit in a picturesque landscape
A picture-book landscape forms the backdrop for a wonderful ride on the riding route around Lienen.
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Emsauen Loop On the Emsauen loop riding route
© Münsterland e.V./Maren Kuiter
Horse riding in Warendorf
In two loops with a total of 15 kilometres, the riding route leads to the Ems meadows around Warendorf and to Beelen. Not entirely dry fun.
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Circuit Hohe Ward Riding in the green Münster
© Matthias Duschner
Riding in Münster
This varied 10-kilometre circuit leads through the Hohe Ward nature reserve. Here you will find a nice mix of fun and relaxation.
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Jogging along castles and fortresses

Why not combine sport with building culture? The Münsterland palaces and castles region is simply ideal for such a jog. Here are a few ideas:

The paths of the Bagno Park in Burgsteinfurt can be combined to create running circuits of different lengths. The classic circuit is 3.5 kilometres long. The beautiful Steinfurt Castle stands at the edge of the park.
The marked circular routes of up to 5 km in length in the historic zoo at Raesfeld Castle lead through a wonderful landscape of forest, meadow and heath. At the end of your exercise session, you can take a break in the castle café.You can really switch off and enjoy nature in the 55-hectare wooded Velen Zoo. Velen Castle, whose castle park adjoins the zoo, is of course also worth a stop.Through the Salinenpark, past Bentlage Monastery, along the River Ems and through the centre of Bentlager Forest - there is plenty to see on your running route in this part of the city of Rheine.
A green tunnel now runs around the old town centre where the city walls once stood. Münster's approx. 4.5 km long, car-free promenade is simply perfect for jogging. A stop at Münster Castle, which is located directly on the promenade, is a must.

Active in the Münsterland

The most popular cycle routes in Münsterland

Moderately difficult hiking trails

Moderately difficult riding routes

Jogging along castles and fortresses

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