Steinhorster Becken – On the Ems Cycle Path loop from Steinhorster Becken

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Kreis Gütersloh

Rietberg

Steinhorster Becken – On the Ems Cycle Path loop from Steinhorster Becken

Easy

4.8

(84)

230

riders

Steinhorster Becken – On the Ems Cycle Path loop from Steinhorster Becken

01:30

26.5km

50m

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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Steinhorster Becken

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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351 m

Steinhorster Becken

Highlight • Natural Monument

Beautiful hut with a viewing tower for a short rest with a great view of the Steinhorst Basin and its birdlife.

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360 m

South Observation Tower at Steinhorster Becken

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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601 m

Weir and outflow at Steinhorster Becken

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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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3.53 km

River Ems Near Steinhorster Becken

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5.94 km

On the Ems Cycle Path

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all roads without inclines and little car traffic even on Sundays

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5.97 km

Ems Riverside Cycle Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

On smooth asphalt, the wheel rolls almost by itself along the still small Ems. A beautiful section that takes you through the middle of nature.

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11.4 km

Bredemeier's Chapel

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A very well preserved and well-kept chapel in Hövelhof.

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13.8 km

Shepherd and Sheep Sculptures at Hövelhof Central Square

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Also at the newly designed small square at the main intersection in Hövelhof, the designers of the city center have done a great job. The result is bronze statues of …

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26.5 km

End point

Bus stop

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