Moorkieker (Moor observation) – Hümmling trails

Hiking trails & Routes

Moorkieker (Moor observation) – Hümmling trails

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Moorkieker (Moor observation) – Hümmling trails

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5.45km

Hiking

On the Hümmling-Pfad “Moorkieker” trail, you will discover the diverse moorland landscape of the Esterweger Dose. The official starting point of the tour is the former peat loading station (including parking and an information board about the hiking trail). However, we start the circular hike at the bus station so…

by Emsland Tourismus GmbH

Last updated: November 4, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Naturpark Hümmling

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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17 m

Field railway locomotive from 1946 and peat shed

Highlight • Historical Site

At this place there is a small highlight on the moor adventure route. The light rail locomotive from 1946 has been lovingly restored by a few guys and history is …

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2.07 km

Moorkieker Observation Tower at Esterweger Dose

Highlight • Viewpoint

Very comfortable observation tower with a wide view of the rewetted area of the Esterweger Dose.

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3.02 km

Esterweger Dose Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

Through the rewetting of former peat extraction areas, the original moor landscape is intended to regenerate in the long term and provide valuable habitats for rare animal and plant species.

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5.45 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.92 km

1.53 km

Surfaces

1.90 km

1.86 km

1.64 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Wednesday 11 November

9°C

1°C

20 %

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Expect light wind and shifting conditions.

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Comments

January 30, 2026,Spaziergang durch die Bockhorster Dose⛄️🥾

Hi 🙋‍♂️ Today I went for a lovely walk through the Bockhorster Dose nature reserve. I'd seen the route on @Melanie and decided I wanted to do it sometime, thanks for the inspiration 👍
It was a beautiful walk through a gorgeous winter landscape where I could really enjoy the peaceful atmosphere 👍👍

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February 25, 2024,Wanderung

Nice circular route through the NSG Bockholter Dose/Esterweger Dose. There are many frogs croaking at the starting point in summer. The refuge with a view of the Esterweger Moor is new

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February 15, 2025,Eine Runde durch die winterliche Bockhorster Dose 🥾🥾

I had no idea that there was such a beautiful circular hiking trail along the Esterweger/Bockhorster Dose - until I read about it in the newspaper a few days ago and thought we'd check it out.

We started at the Bockhorster church and from there walked along very easy paths into the moor, there is also a great observation tower …

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October 26, 2026

On the Hümmling-Pfad “Moorkieker” trail, you will discover the diverse moorland landscape of the Esterweger Dose. The official starting point of the tour is the former peat loading station (including parking and an information board about the hiking trail). However, we start the circular hike at the

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