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North Rhine-Westphalia

Kreis Steinfurt

Recker Moor Observation Tower – View of the Recker Moor loop from Westerkappeln

Bike touring routes & trails

North Rhine-Westphalia

Kreis Steinfurt

Recker Moor Observation Tower – View of the Recker Moor loop from Westerkappeln

Moderate

4.6

(13)

33

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Recker Moor Observation Tower – View of the Recker Moor loop from Westerkappeln

02:06

34.2km

100m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 9, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Natur- und Geopark TERRA.vita

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

8.75 km

Mittelland Canal Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Dismount and look both ways. Nice!

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2

11.4 km

Observation Tower at TERRA.vita Nature and Geopark

Highlight • Viewpoint

Bring binoculars, there is a permanently installed telescope on the ground

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3

11.4 km

Recker Moor Observation Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

Good observation place even with telescope and chair

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4

12.3 km

View of the moor in Natur- und Geopark TERRA.vita

Highlight • Viewpoint

Very nice views and nice to drive.

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5

12.8 km

View of the Recker Moor

Highlight • Viewpoint

A beautiful route with a wide view over the Recker Moor

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6

17.6 km

Recke Canal Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

An astonishing number of bridges, both road and railway, cross the canal in this area.

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7

26.5 km

Schultenhof — Post and School Museum

Highlight • Historical Site

The Schultenhof in Metting is the starting point of the town's settlement history. It was built in the 7th century. Even today, the farm is used as the centre of the town in a variety of ways.

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8

26.6 km

Mettingen Local History Museum

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Small museum in Mettingen

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B

34.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.1 km

7.23 km

3.24 km

2.69 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

15.7 km

14.6 km

3.03 km

493 m

286 m

153 m

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Wednesday 21 October

12°C

7°C

41 %

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