The best walks and hikes around Telgte

The Bever is a tributary of the Ems and flows through the area of Ostbevern and Westbevern before it flows into the Ems near Haus Langen. The Beveraue is part of a scenically characterized river floodplain, which is often highlighted in local hiking trails as a particularly noteworthy section.

The Alte Mühle near Haus Langen is one of the most striking parts of the historical ensemble in Westbevern. It is located at a weir on the Bever river, shortly before the river flows into the Ems, and together with the manor house forms a very typical Münsterland water and manor landscape. The complex was originally operated as an oil mill and was later used for grinding grain; it was still in operation until the 1960s. Today it is no longer a technical facility, but a historical building in private ownership, which is particularly noticeable for its location and appearance. It is precisely the combination of the watercourse, the weir, the old mill architecture, and the surroundings of Haus Langen that makes the place so charming. The Münsterland explicitly describes the scenery as romantic and as a popular motif for painters and photographers. The mill belongs to the long history of Haus Langen and the manor house there, which was associated with the "Rittern von Langen" early on. Thus, the Alte Mühle is not only a beautiful photo motif, but also a visible remnant of the medieval economic and ruling structure in the region.

The 5th station of the Way of the Cross in Westbevern is a small, but historically significant devotional and wayside shrine point on the path from Westbevern to Telgte. It belongs to the 14 stations of an old Way of the Cross from the 2nd half of the 19th century, which was solemnly inaugurated in 1857 and has since been regularly used in the context of processions and devotions. In terms of content, the 5th station typically represents "Simon of Cyrene helps Jesus to carry the cross" in the classic Way of the Cross scenario – a moment when a stranger shares Jesus' burden. The stations were originally donated by Westbevern families; the 5th station goes back to the Weitkamp and Schröder families, who were registered as donors at the time. The station is now part of the "Westbeverner Kulturroute" and is part of a quiet devotional path surrounded by forest and meadows – less noisy and touristy, more calm and contemplative. For hikers and cyclists, it offers a short, quiet stop to appreciate the landscape, the tranquility, and the historical significance of the place.

Quiet, natural path directly on the Ems, leading through the protected floodplain landscape of the Emsaue near Telgte. Willows, meadows, old riverbeds, and occasional views of sandbanks and steep banks make the walk or bike ride a peaceful nature experience. An ideal section for a relaxed round, which can be easily incorporated into hikes or bike tours around Telgte.

Haus Langen is a former knight's estate near the Ems. The ringwork fortification was built before the year 1000 and is one of the oldest fortresses with a surrounding moat as protection. Only the gatehouse remains of the complex. Directly opposite is a double mill.

The Bever was once considered the “hard-working river of Münsterland” because it is rich in water and has a steep gradient: from its source to its mouth, it drops by 25 meters.

There are bars for tying horses. So they can be used for all sports.

Here you should plan on walking rather than by bike