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North Rhine-Westphalia

Kreis Paderborn

Delbrück

Historic Old Town of Rietberg – Ems Cycle Path loop from Steinhorster Becken

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Kreis Paderborn

Delbrück

Historic Old Town of Rietberg – Ems Cycle Path loop from Steinhorster Becken

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Historic Old Town of Rietberg – Ems Cycle Path loop from Steinhorster Becken

01:31

26.5km

40m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Steinhorster Becken

Rietberger Emsniederung

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.88 km

Weir and outflow at Steinhorster Becken

Highlight • Structure

The Steinhorster Basin is an artificial nature reserve in the Delbrücker Land near Steinhorst in the north of Paderborn. The approximately 83-acre area consists mainly of water areas and provides a habitat for many water birds.

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2.18 km

South Observation Tower at Steinhorster Becken

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The Steinhorst Basin is an absolute must-see for any nature lover. This biotope is the largest man-made biotope of its kind in North Rhine-Westphalia and provides a wonderful habitat for …

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12.0 km

Ems Waterfall in the Historic Old Town

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Small park, the Ems flows right through here. With a small waterfall, and a restaurant right next to it.

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12.2 km

Historic Old Town of Rietberg

Highlight • Historical Site

Rietberg has a very well-maintained historic town center that is a pleasure to visit. There are numerous shops and dining options within walking distance.

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12.3 km

Rietberg Town Hall

Highlight • Monument

Built in 1805, the beautiful town hall is still the heart of Rietberg's city center and shopping street.

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14.7 km

Rietberger Emsniederung Nature Reserve

Highlight (Segment) • Natural

It is really fantastic along the still narrow Ems. The paths in this picture are really narrow and you have to be careful if you encounter oncoming traffic or are overtaken.

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17.4 km

Rietberger Emsniederung Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

Is beautiful there - but the Steinhorster basin is not that

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17.5 km

Ems Cycle Path

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After a few kilometers the Ems has already become a small stream

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26.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.2 km

8.49 km

1.91 km

807 m

155 m

Surfaces

22.5 km

2.02 km

1.10 km

503 m

298 m

181 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 23 August

21°C

7°C

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Comments

April 17, 2022,Kleine Osterrunde☀️🐰

After the family breakfast, a little afternoon round. It was nice with the great weather.
Happy Easter days ☀️

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March 8, 2025,Rathaus Stadt Rietberg – Emsradweg Runde von Steinhorst

Additional tip: If you don't know Rietberg, you should take the time to look around. Beautiful paths, great houses, inviting restaurants and really well-kept.

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Historic Old Town of Rietberg – Ems Cycle Path loop from Steinhorster Becken

Weir and outflow at Steinhorster Becken

South Observation Tower at Steinhorster Becken

Ems Waterfall in the Historic Old Town

Historic Old Town of Rietberg

Rietberg Town Hall

Rietberger Emsniederung Nature Reserve

Rietberger Emsniederung Nature Reserve

Ems Cycle Path

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