The best walks and hikes around the Ems

A detour to the Salinenpark is definitely worthwhile. The quality of stay is very high. There are numerous benches and a large car park near the animal park.

As a local project named „WasserWege“ as part of the Regionale 2004, the formerly straightened stream in the urban area of Emsdettens was largely renatured, cycle paths and footpaths were created along its course, and direct access to the water was made possible again in many places. As part of this, two new pedestrian bridges were also built, which connect the eastern part of the city more closely to the city center.

The Emsdetten city center attracts many residents from the surrounding area with its diverse and high-quality retail offerings and a high quality of stay. In recent years, Emsdetten's city center has been elaborately redesigned and thus significantly upgraded. Streets and squares have been paved barrier-free and received modern furnishings that invite you to linger and play. Just come and see for yourself! With the structural redesign of the city center, the city of Emsdetten has taken an important step towards making the Emsdetten city center more attractive. Further measures to secure and strengthen sustainable inner-city developments have been defined within the framework of an "integrated action concept" (iHK). Stroll, enjoy, and experience - Emsdetten has a diverse and varied range of retail, gastronomy, and services. But the numerous events and happenings in the Emsdettener city center, as well as the open Sundays, also attract many visitors to Emsdetten. Thanks to various projects and initiatives, shopping in Emsdetten is an experience and comfortable.

You can see how much water flows from the Ems into the lake district.

The Bever is a tributary of the Ems and flows through the area of Ostbevern and Westbevern before it flows into the Ems near Haus Langen. The Beveraue is part of a scenically characterized river floodplain, which is often highlighted in local hiking trails as a particularly noteworthy section.

The Alte Mühle near Haus Langen is one of the most striking parts of the historical ensemble in Westbevern. It is located at a weir on the Bever river, shortly before the river flows into the Ems, and together with the manor house forms a very typical Münsterland water and manor landscape. The complex was originally operated as an oil mill and was later used for grinding grain; it was still in operation until the 1960s. Today it is no longer a technical facility, but a historical building in private ownership, which is particularly noticeable for its location and appearance. It is precisely the combination of the watercourse, the weir, the old mill architecture, and the surroundings of Haus Langen that makes the place so charming. The Münsterland explicitly describes the scenery as romantic and as a popular motif for painters and photographers. The mill belongs to the long history of Haus Langen and the manor house there, which was associated with the "Rittern von Langen" early on. Thus, the Alte Mühle is not only a beautiful photo motif, but also a visible remnant of the medieval economic and ruling structure in the region.

Haus Langen is a former knight's estate near the Ems. The ringwork fortification was built before the year 1000 and is one of the oldest fortresses with a surrounding moat as protection. Only the gatehouse remains of the complex. Directly opposite is a double mill.

🚲✨ The Stadtpark Emsdetten is a wonderful destination if you want to experience animals up close. The heart for animal lovers there is the Archepark. The park is dedicated to the preservation of endangered farm animal breeds. You can discover rare breeds there such as the colorful Bentheimer pig, Diepholzer geese, or westfälische Totleger (chickens).