Tops for cyclists and hikers

The cycle routes from the Münsterland region lead seamlessly across the barely visible Dutch border. This makes it difficult to plan and organise some cross-border cycle tours. The TOPs provide information on which leisure attractions can be found nearby, show the most beautiful hiking and cycling trails in the border region and invite you to simply park your car.

Switch from car to bike at six TOPs

There are six TOPs in the German-Dutch border region - wherever important hiking and cycling routes intersect. They are each equipped with an information board and seating and are located in the immediate vicinity of car parks and refreshment stops. The eye-catching stone pyramids in the centre of the square make them impossible to miss. The TOPs offer much more than just orientation: they are also a starting point, rest area, meeting point and information point for guests on bikes and on foot on the region's hiking trails. Thanks to the car parks and refreshment stops, you can easily switch from car to bike from any TOP, start a hike or take a break on your tour.

TOP Isselburg

Anholter Switzerland
© Münsterland e.V./Long-Nong Huang

TOP cycle route: Explore the region on both sides of the border on old smugglers' trails. The smallest church in the Netherlands awaits you in Dinxperlo and the moated castle of Anholt in Isselburg is one of the most beautiful buildings in Westphalia. The Anholter Schweiz wildlife park - modelled on Lake Lucerne - is bear country and home to numerous other animal species. Length: 60 kilometres.

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TOP Bocholt-Barlo

Cycling in Bocholt
© Münsterland e.V./Sebastian Lehrke

TOP cycle route: The cycle tour consists of two parts. The southern loop leads to the picturesque Diepenbrock Castle and on to Bocholt with its lively city centre and the textile museum, which is well worth a visit. The cycle route leads past the beautiful Aasee lake back to the TOP. The northern route leads past the Ippenburcht Ecological Centre to the town of Bredevoort. Length: 54 kilometres.

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TOP Südlohn-Oeding

Castle tower Oeding
© Münsterland e.V./Maximilian Lehrke

Top cycle route: Discover traditional crafts in the border region on this route. The clockwise signposted cycle tour leads via Südlohn with its dreamy town centre to the town of Winterswijk. The route includes clog makers and cheese dairies, whose products you can also buy at the region's markets. Length: 51 kilometres.

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TOP Vreden-Zwillbrock

Zwillbrocker Venn
© Münsterland e.V./Vincent Croce

TOP cycle route: Experience the wonderful birdlife of the Zwillbrocker Fens and, with a bit of luck, discover the free-living flamingos. At the Biological Station, you can find out everything you need to know about this unique natural landscape. Go back in time at the Erve Kots open-air museum near Groenl or visit the kult in Vreden. Length: 45 kilometres.

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TOP Ahaus-Altstätte

Hair Mill Ahaus
© Münsterland e.V./Sebastian Lehrke

Top cycle route: The route leads through the flat and green landscape around Ahaus-Altstätte to the small town of Haaksbergen. The cityscape of the small Dutch town harmoniously blends the present and the past. The cycle tour leads through numerous nature reserves on both sides of the border. At the end of the cycle tour, you will be tempted once again by the lovely pub. Length: 48 kilometres.

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TOP Gronau-Driland

Gronau Drilandsee
© Münsterland e.V./Sebastian Lehrke

Top cycle route: The cycle tour in the border triangle between Münsterland, Lower Saxony and the Netherlands leads through magnificent natural landscapes. From the Driländer See lake, the cycle route leads through the water-rich Gildehauser Venn. In the small village of Gildehaus, the Otto Pankok Museum is well worth a visit before the cycle tour leads back to Gronau via the small and cosy village of Losser. A visit to the rock'n'pop museum should not be missing from your route planning. Length: 45 kilometres.

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Map | The TOPs in Münsterland

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