Moor footbridge in Naturpark Hümmling – Leegmoor loop from Esterwegen

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Landkreis Emsland

Esterwegen

Moor footbridge in Naturpark Hümmling – Leegmoor loop from Esterwegen

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Moor footbridge in Naturpark Hümmling – Leegmoor loop from Esterwegen

04:03

15.9km

50m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 30, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Naturpark Hümmling

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.05 km

Esterweger Busch

Forest

2.11 km

Melmmoor/Kuhdammoor Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

The Melmmoor/Kuhdammmoor nature reserve is a true paradise for birds. Take a little time to linger and you might see or hear lapwings, curlews or stonechats.

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2.90 km

Esterwegen Memorial

Highlight • Historical Site

This place makes you humble and it almost seems as if the birds are singing a little quieter. A visit to the memorial is highly recommended for those who want …

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6.30 km

Melmmoor-Kuhdammoor Nature Reserve

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This unique nature reserve is located south of the Esterwegen coastal canal. It consists of former raised bogs that have now been partially rewetted. In between you will find grassland …

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8.30 km

Forest Path in Landkreis Emsland

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

10.4 km

Leegmoor

Highlight • Natural

The Leegmoor nature reserve is a raised bog. After years of peeling it was partially rewetted with the help of a moor protection program. In other places the peat is …

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13.4 km

Bench With a View of the Fields

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Nice sturdy bench in the shade with a view of the fields.

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15.1 km

View of Esterwegen and Leegmoor Nature Reserve

Highlight • Viewpoint

From here you can see all the way to the west over the town of Esterwegen and the adjacent moor areas (Leegmoor nature reserve; Melmmoor/Kuhdammoor). Pretty unexpected, and therefore recommended, for the Emsland

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15.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.6 km

1.80 km

811 m

623 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.7 km

2.48 km

1.13 km

1.09 km

405 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 21 October

13°C

7°C

39 %

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Max wind speed: 23.0 km/h

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Comments

May 1, 2026,Melmmoortour Esterwegen

The Melmmoortour near Esterwegen combines nature and history in a special way. The approximately 15.8 km route leads through the Esterweger Busch and vast moor landscapes, past the Esterwegen memorial site.

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June 29, 2024,Melmmoortour Esterwegen

This path leads past the Esterwegen memorial, which everyone should visit at least once. Today, however, it was not my destination.

Highlights of this tour are the beautiful forest path, the excellent moor path (there is even a bog body to see here, but unfortunately the window is very damaged) and the path parallel to the B 401.
Otherwise, the …

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February 15, 2025,Hümmling Pfade: Melmmoortour

A beautiful circular walk with a visit to the Esterwegen memorial...even with snow 🙂🥾🎒⛄

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September 30, 2023,Esterwegen Pilgerweg und Melmmoortour 😊🐕🥾

A very nice tour 🥾, in the best hiking weather and pleasant temperatures through beautiful, wide landscapes where you can also observe cranes 👀... and penance on the pilgrimage route 🙏.. if you need it.. 😊🐕👍

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