Surenburg Castle – Bentlage Monastery loop from Brochterbecker Osningvorland

Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Kreis Steinfurt

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Surenburg Castle – Bentlage Monastery loop from Brochterbecker Osningvorland

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Surenburg Castle – Bentlage Monastery loop from Brochterbecker Osningvorland

02:49

53.5km

120m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 23, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 21.0 km for 246 m

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4.67 km

Surenburg Castle

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There are no written records of its origins. It is assumed that it was founded as a manor house after the Bishop of Münster conquered Bevergern in 1400. It was first documented in 1474 as the residence of the Lords of Langen.

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6.36 km

Path to Surenburg

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Beautiful path to Surenburg, which is privately owned.

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17.3 km

View of the Ems and the Emsaue from the pedestrian and bicycle bridge in Rheine

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The name comes from the time when Rheine was the first garrison town. The soldiers marched over this bridge from the clothing store on the left of the Ems to the barracks on the right of the Ems. After working hours they strived from the barracks on the right of the Ems to the bars and dance halls on the left of the Ems and back.

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18.9 km

Ems River, Rheine

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Such a gorgeous path, especially in autumn with the trees in all different fiery shades!

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19.2 km

Dionysius Bridge, Rheine

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One of the two pedestrian connections over the Ems with a beautiful view over the river and the weir.

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21.1 km

Hünenborg War Memorial

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In 1925-27 the memorial was erected as a war memorial of the 1st World War in an outstanding location on the height of the Thieberges in a park area. Built on a three-tier basis over a 12-cornered floor plan; 12 tall monolithic pillars with a rough surface, above them the same monolithic crossbeams with the names of the theaters of war in rune-like script.
Based on a design by the Rheine-born painter Carl Murdfield (1868-1944) based on prehistoric stone setting, unusual as a memorial because of the lack of nationalistic motifs, but clearly influenced by the late Expressionist folk movement of the 1930s. Noteworthy is the great integration into the landscape and the (worthy of protection) outdoor area in the area of the Thiebergschanze of the 30 Years War.

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29.4 km

Bentlage Monastery

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The Bentlage Monastery is located on the banks of the Ems, north of the city of Rheine. Founded in 1437, the monastery was transformed into a noble residence in 1803 and is now owned by the city of Rheine. Today the monastery serves cultural purposes. It houses a museum that documents art and cultural history. It is surrounded by greenery and is a popular destination. Cyclists will find a quiet and pretty hostel in the guest rooms as well as culture lovers, hikers or conference guests.

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