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Lower Saxony
Landkreis Emsland
Fresenburg

The Fresenburger – Emstal loops

Moderate

5.0

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6

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The Fresenburger – Emstal loops

02:21

9.25km

20m

Hiking

Your hike on the Emstal-Schleife "Der Fresenburger" begins at Haus Rüschen in the north of the municipality of Fresenburg. From here, you walk across meadows and fields through the idyllic Ems landscape. About halfway through, you reach the historic Fresenburg castle chapel with its neighboring bell tower. Directly in front…

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Last updated: November 4, 2026

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3.89 km

Chapel in Fresenburg

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A beautiful little chapel that invites you to pause for a moment.

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5.84 km

Ems Dam

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The Emswehr is on the Ems between Lathen and Fresenburg. Important note: The weir can be entered and driven on.

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7.01 km

Ems River Dunes

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You think you're riding on flat ground, but you end up going through a hilly landscape.

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7.45 km

Rest bench by the river

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Beautiful spot right by the course of the Alte Ems river. There is a bench right on the bank here.

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9.25 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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5.82 km

1.63 km

930 m

880 m

Surfaces

2.98 km

2.54 km

1.67 km

1.63 km

313 m

131 m

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Tuesday 10 November

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October 26, 2026

Your hike on the Emstal-Schleife "Der Fresenburger" begins at Haus Rüschen in the north of the municipality of Fresenburg. From here, you walk across meadows and fields through the idyllic Ems landscape. About halfway through, you reach the historic Fresenburg castle chapel with its neighboring bell

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