Vechtesee (Lake Vechte) – Lake Vechte loop from Euregio Verkehrsakademie

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Vechtesee (Lake Vechte) – Lake Vechte loop from Euregio Verkehrsakademie

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Vechtesee (Lake Vechte) – Lake Vechte loop from Euregio Verkehrsakademie

02:27

40.7km

70m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: October 16, 2026

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Vechte Riverside Trail at Nordhorn Zoo

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In the 1970s, the Vechte, which flows directly past the zoo, is full of curves and often flooded, was straightened. A preserved old arm of the river is now an …

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10.1 km

Vechtesee (Lake Vechte)

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From the rider's bridge you have a wonderful view of the Vechtesee, where many waterfowl cavort.

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10.1 km

Lake Vechte

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Here you can take a nice relaxing walk.

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10.5 km

Nordhorn-Almelo Canal Cycle Path

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It's really fun and nicely protected by the trees. Nice in the shade.

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10.9 km

Bike counter at Vechtesee, Nordhorn

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There is a lot to see along the Nordhorn-Almelo, absolutely worth seeing as far as the Netherlands. At the border, the renovated old customs house is particularly worth seeing

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10.9 km

View of the Nordhorn-Almelo Canal

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Beautiful route along the canal.
Very nice with underpasses for cyclists.
People have put some thought into this.

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18.1 km

"Tillenberge" nature reserve
License plate: NSG WE 009

The approximately 96-hectare nature reserve is located in the town of Nordhorn, about three kilometers south-east of Nordhorn. The area has been under nature protection since 1936.

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