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Lower Saxony
Landkreis Emsland
Meppen

Borkener Paradies – Moorland Trails

Easy

4.7

(29)

98

hikers

Borkener Paradies – Moorland Trails

01:51

7.25km

20m

Hiking

On this hike, you'll discover the tranquil landscape of the Borken Paradise near Meppen. Ancient oak trees, damp meadows, and the gently meandering Ems River characterize the scenery. The trail first leads through the Brandspick, a diverse area of riparian forest, dry meadows, and small ponds. A simple wooden footbridge…

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Last updated: November 14, 2025

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Borkener Paradies

Ems

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Start point

Bus stop

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2.08 km

Forest paths in the Brandspick

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The Brandspick is located in the Borkener Paradies nature reserve. It is part of an extensive floodplain forest and pasture area surrounded by an old branch of the Ems river. …

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2.59 km

The simple footbridge is rarely found on maps. It allows you to cross the Ems River, which rushes beneath your feet. Surrounded by green meadows, the air smells of damp earth. Here you can truly enjoy the peace and quiet!

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3.37 km

Old Ems Bridge

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The old Ems bridge is popular with cyclists and hikers. It connects Borkener Paradies and Holthausen.

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5.22 km

The Borken Paradise lies south of Meppen in the Emsland district and is one of the region's most scenic nature reserves. It encompasses approximately 160 hectares along an old branch …

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6.26 km

Observation Tower at the Old Ems

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A beautiful observation tower on the old Ems, especially in the morning and evening hours you can watch some animals here.

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7.25 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

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4.05 km

1.56 km

887 m

742 m

Surfaces

2.94 km

2.07 km

1.02 km

629 m

402 m

170 m

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Monday 13 July

29°C

15°C

22 %

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March 23, 2025,Wanderung im NSG Borkener Paradies in Meppen-Versen
You can also find it at nlwkn.niedersachsen.de/naturschutzgebiete/naturschutzgebiet-borkener-paradies-41253.html

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A very beautiful tour in perfect hiking weather; the Borken Paradise is truly worth seeing.
I got a bit of a shock when, after some rustling, three cattle suddenly emerged from the bushes. They stopped curiously, though.
The intermediate section to the Ems River is a bit monotonous, but after that, it gets more beautiful again.

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November 6, 2025

On this hike, you'll discover the tranquil landscape of the Borken Paradise near Meppen. Ancient oak trees, damp meadows, and the gently meandering Ems River characterize the scenery. The trail first leads through the Brandspick, a diverse area of riparian forest, dry meadows, and small ponds. A simple

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