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Lingen (Ems)

Wachendorf Quarry Lake – Ems Sand River Nature Trail loop from Wacholderheide (bei Lingen)

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Landkreis Emsland

Lingen (Ems)

Wachendorf Quarry Lake – Ems Sand River Nature Trail loop from Wacholderheide (bei Lingen)

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Wachendorf Quarry Lake – Ems Sand River Nature Trail loop from Wacholderheide (bei Lingen)

01:00

3.94km

10m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 29, 2026

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Ems

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Parking

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498 m

Wachendorf Quarry Lake

Highlight • Lake

More information can be found here:

emsland.com/urlaub/sehenswertes/details/naturerlebnis-lehrpfad-wachendorf

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965 m

Juniper Heath in Ems Conservation Area

Highlight • Natural

At this highlight there are two benches and an information board for the nature trail. You are, so to speak, in the juniper grove.

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2.37 km

Ems Sand River Nature Trail

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It is very interesting that the Ems is a typical sand river. You can learn a lot about the Ems and the name sand river directly on the nature trail.

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2.44 km

Ems Riverbank in Landkreis Emsland

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The Ems is natural in this section.

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2.79 km

Kanuhof Zur Ems

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Opening times of the Kanuhof to Ems:

Wednesday to Friday 2 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

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2.91 km

Wachendorf Nature Trail

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From this observation tower you have a great view over the beautiful flowers and meadows. The lookout is right on the roadside.
Warning: the steps are very narrow and not suitable for tall feet.

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3.52 km

Wachendorf Wetland

Highlight • Natural

Amphibians appreciate this swamp in Wachendorf.

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3.75 km

Wachendorfer Heideweiher

Highlight • Lake

Winter rest reigns at Lake Wachendorf.

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3.94 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.15 km

563 m

224 m

Surfaces

3.41 km

241 m

229 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 8 June

18°C

11°C

82 %

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Max wind speed: 22.0 km/h

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Wachendorf Quarry Lake – Ems Sand River Nature Trail loop from Wacholderheide (bei Lingen)

Wachendorf Quarry Lake

Juniper Heath in Ems Conservation Area

Ems Sand River Nature Trail

Ems Riverbank in Landkreis Emsland

Kanuhof Zur Ems

Wachendorf Nature Trail

Wachendorf Wetland

Wachendorfer Heideweiher

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