Hümmling – traces of the Ice Age

Bike touring routes & trails

Hümmling – traces of the Ice Age

Moderate

3.8

(5)

riders

Hümmling – traces of the Ice Age

03:55

62.1km

190m

Cycling

This tour takes you through the fascinating Hümmling Geest landscape, once formed by the moraine of a glacier. Even today, you can discover enormous boulders, so-called erratic boulders, from this period in the Emsland region. The route starts in Sögel at the extensive grounds of Clemenswerth Castle, which you can…

by Emsland Tourismus GmbH

Last updated: May 1, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 17.7 km for 159 m

After 53.5 km for 70 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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657 m

Clemenswerth Stable

Highlight • Historical Site

The building belongs to the castle complex and was used to house up to 100 horses. Today it is used as an educational center for young people.

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17.8 km

Batak House Werpeloh

Highlight • Monument

The house is a replica of a stilt house of the Batak tribe. The Batak people are native to Sumatra, Indonesia. Inside, you can view an exhibition about Indonesia, Batak culture, and modern Christian missionary work.

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41.1 km

Bruneforths Esch Megalithic Tomb

Highlight • Historical Site

With a length of 25 meters, this passage grave is a very impressive testament to the megalithic culture. It is located clearly visible in the immediate vicinity of Berßener Straße. …

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51.3 km

Colossus of Hüven

Highlight • Natural Monument

In May 2021, the boulder was named the "Colossus of Hüven." That same year, it was declared a natural monument. The municipality has created a lovely rest area here. There's even a post with tools for bicycle breakdowns.

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53.6 km

Hüvener Mill

Highlight • Monument

Here, you can not only admire one of the last combined water and windmills in Europe, but also experience a lot. You can explore a small nature trail and explore …

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62.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.1 km

20.0 km

9.42 km

6.30 km

6.22 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

26.4 km

24.3 km

7.94 km

3.23 km

289 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 11 November

9°C

1°C

16 %

Additional weather tips

Expect light wind and shifting conditions.

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Comments

August 27, 2025

This tour takes you through the fascinating Hümmling Geest landscape, once formed by the moraine of a glacier. Even today, you can discover enormous boulders, so-called erratic boulders, from this period in the Emsland region. The route starts in Sögel at the extensive grounds of Clemenswerth Castle

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