EmsRadweg
© EmsRadweg
On the Ems Cycle Route from the Senne to the North Sea
The Ems is only passable for ships when it has already completed half of its journey. Cyclists, on the other hand, can follow Germany's smallest river from its source. From the source at the edge of the Teutoburg Forest, the Ems Cycle Path follows the water to where the Ems flows into the North Sea near Emden. On the way, a varied landscape and towns worth seeing such as Warendorf and Telgte beckon.
No climbs through northern Germany
The river cycle path leads through the countryside on quiet, asphalted paths away from busy roads, with almost no ascents. The route begins directly at the Ems springs near Hövelhof at the foot of the Teutoburg Forest and meanders through the Paderborn Land and Gütersloh Land regions. Historic towns with half-timbered houses and the Flora Westfalica nature and recreation park characterise the unspoilt landscape.
By the way: If you don't want to plan your own cycling tour on the EmsRadweg, you can take advantage of the multi-day package tours. Whether sporty or leisurely - the choice is yours.
