Cycling at Bentlage Monastery

Bentlage Monastery is not only a treat for culture lovers, but also an important crossing point for cycling routes in Münsterland. The area, interspersed with small forests, is the ideal starting point for your cycle tour. Accompanied by Germany's smallest river, cyclists cycle along the EmsRadweg to the centre of Rheine and on towards Greven. The Ems meadows are considered particularly beautiful and worthy of protection.

The Gravenhorst Monastery near Hörstel is a second monastery worth seeing that you can reach by bike. Simply follow the popular 100 castles route.

Bentlage Monastery in the Münsterland Cycling Region

4,500 km of signposted cycle paths criss-cross the Münsterland. Bentlage Monastery can also be reached via the practical junction system. With the junction system, you can easily put together your favourite route with a few numbers.

Bentlage Monastery is located at junction 20.
Distance to Rheine city centre approx. 2.5 km

Themed routes at Bentlage Monastery

100 Castles Route 100 Castles Route North Course
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On the north course
299 km | medium | circular route
Mighty castles, romantic manor houses and mysterious monasteries - welcome to the northern section of the 100 Castles Route. Extraordinary landscapes crown your cycle tour through the northern Münsterland.
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EmsRadweg Ems Cycle Route
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From the Senne to the North Sea
357 km | easy | long-distance tour
One of Germany's most popular cycle routes takes you along the Ems from its source in the Paderborn region to its mouth in the North Sea. On your cycle tour you will experience beautiful landscapes, places worth seeing and a warm welcome at all times.
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The most beautiful cycling tours at Bentlage Monastery

Monasteries, art and parks Saline Park Rheine
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Pure relaxation and atmosphere on this tour between monasteries, art and parks. Between Rheine and Hörstel you will experience peace and tranquillity.
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Salty, mountainous and romantic The Gravenhorst Monastery in Hörstel
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3 days | 140 km | Idyllic landscapes Münsterland has many sides. You can experience the most beautiful and very different perspectives, buildings, places and landscapes on your short holiday by bike.
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