Cycling routes in the Münsterland

With over 4,500 kilometres of cycle paths, it can be difficult to choose your next tour. To make sure you don't miss a castle, don't ride past any natural beauty and always find the right path, selected themed routes lead you through Münsterland. The signposted cycle routes not only connect the charming towns of the region, but also tell you exciting stories. Follow rivers and streams as they flow through the parkland, discover small natural wonders and take cycling tours in the footsteps of history.

Premium routes

Only if a route meets very special quality requirements, which are checked in accordance with recognised standards, can it call itself a "Premium Route in Münsterland". You can find great touring tips, ideas and all important information on these and all other themed routes online.

100 Castles Route Lüdinghausen Castle on the 100 Castles 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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Peace Route Peace Route Münster-Osnabrück
© Münsterland e.V. / Christoph Steinweg
On the trail of the peace riders
The Peace Route connects great European history over 175 km. Discover the cities of peace Münster and Osnabrück...
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EmsRadweg Ems Cycle Route - from the source to the estuary
© Münsterland e.V. / Kai Marc Pel
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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R1 European Cycle Route On the way on the R1 European Cycle Route
© Münsterland e.V. / Philipp Fölting
On to new horizons
Fascination Europe - on the R1 European Cycle Route you can experience it with every turn of the pedals. Let yourself be enchanted by the 3,500 kilometre long cycle path on the "old" continent.
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Töddenland Route Töddenland Route
© Münsterland e.V.
On the traces of the traders
Cycle through the northern Münsterland to the origins of C&A and Hettlage. Discover the way of life of the wandering merchants of times gone by.
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Cross-border route Teuto-Ems Border Crossers Route
© Max Daerr
Cycling along the Teuto and Ems
The Teuto-Ems Border Crossers' Route is virtually borderless. Cycle across 147 kilometres of historical covenant borders and state, district and municipal boundaries.
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Vechte Valley Route Frenswegen Monastery on the Vechte Valley Route
Borderless, the Vechte Valley Route leads over 225 kilometres from the heart of Münsterland via Grafschaft Bentheim to the Dutch trading city of Zwolle.
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High Mark Cycle Route High Mark Cycle Route
© Gaby Wiefel
Surprise in the nature park
On 280 km, the cycle path tells of the diverse nature and the exciting stories in the Hohe Mark Nature Park.
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Roman-Lippe Route Roman Museum in Haltern am See
© Dennis Stratmann
On the trail of the Romans
The Romans left many traces behind. Some of the most impressive are linked by the 295 km long Roman-Lippe Route from the Lower Rhine through the Münsterland to the Herrmansdenkmal.
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WerseRadweg Cyclists on the Werse Cycle Path
© Kreis Warendorf
Amidst picturesque landscapes
From its source near Beckum to its mouth near Münster - the Werse accompanies you on your 125-kilometre cycle tour through the green landscapes of Münsterland.
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Historic town centres Historic Town Centres Cycle Tour
© Stadt Warendorf
On the trail of history
Cycle up to 390 km to the most beautiful historic town centres in Münsterland and South Westphalia.
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Aa-Vechte Tour Aa-Vechte Route near Wettringen
© Thomas Starkmann
1 cycle path | 2 rivers | 8 places
Accompanied by 2 rivers on quiet cycle paths through the heart of Münsterland. A 140 km long interplay of nature and history. You should not miss this.
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Other themed routes

SteverLandRoute Route between Senden and Nottuln
© Naturschutzzentrum Kreis Coesfeld e.V.
The family cycle path
Explore the secrets of the Stever together: On the 72 km long family cycle path, young and old learn about the history of the Stever and its surroundings at interactive stations.
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Flamingo Route Flamingo Route Münsterland
© H. Stroetmann
To the treasures of nature
The 450 km long flamingo route along the German-Dutch border region. A highlight is the flamingo colony in the Zwillbrocker Venn.
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Cycling for All Cycling for All
© F.v.Schmeling / Stadtmarketing Vreden
NatureTour I
30.5 km | Day route | Barrier-free Cycling in Münsterland is a real way of life - the NaturTour I provides a barrier-free experience for Everyone. This makes cycling in Münsterland fun.
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Cycling for All With the tricycle on the NaturTour II
© Wheelie Wanderlust
NatureTour II
30.1 km | day route | barrier-free Explore the natural beauty and tourist highlights around Vreden on the NaturTour Reisen für Alle II.
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NaTourism Route NaTourismRoute Tecklenburger Land
© Thomas Starkmann
The beautiful Tecklenburg region
A cycle route in the change of nature. From the hills around Tecklenburg, the 200 km cycle tour leads into the gentle landscape of the northern Münsterland.
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Legend Route Münsterland Legend Route
© Gemeinde Recke
A cycle tour with legendary stories
On the trail of demons, ghosts and legendary stories, the Legend Route leads 214 kilometres through the northern Münsterland region.
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By bike around Münster The waistcoat near Münster
© Münsterland e.V./Philipp Fölting
Discover the four most beautiful cycling tours around Münster. Whether it's the Rieselfelder, along the Werse or in the footsteps of a poetess: there's something here for all cycling fans.
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