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Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Kreis Paderborn
Hövelhof

Selfie point at the source of the Ems – Source of the Ems loop from Hövelhof

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Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Kreis Paderborn
Hövelhof

Selfie point at the source of the Ems – Source of the Ems loop from Hövelhof

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Selfie point at the source of the Ems – Source of the Ems loop from Hövelhof

04:04

16.0km

40m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 3, 2026

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Moosheide

Moosheide

Senne mit Stapelager Senne

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Train Station

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3.87 km

Krollbach in the Moosheide Nature Reserve

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Directly from the parking lot it goes over the bridge to the Krollbach.

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2

4.53 km

Forest trail in the Moosheide Nature Reserve

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It's simply beautiful to walk along here.

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3

4.71 km

Source of the Hallerbach in the Moosheide Nature Reserve

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A rustic brook valley! Invites you to go for a walk and enjoy.

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5.68 km

Moosheide

Nature Reserve

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7.07 km

Heathland in the Moosheide Nature Reserve

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Due to its use as a military training area in the heart of the Senne, it is not managed and little reshaped, so that this open landscape, which is home …

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7.22 km

Selfie point at the source of the Ems

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You don't really need a selfie point here. But the place is great.

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7.27 km

Ems River Source (Emsquelle)

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It's hard to believe that ocean giants swim 300 kilometers away on this creek.

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7.37 km

Trail along the Ems at Moosheide

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Tranquil path with a view down to the Emstal.

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8.36 km

Trail along the Ems in the Moosheide Nature Reserve

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Here, shortly after the source area, the Ems is more of a stream. A romantic narrow path leads along the Ems.

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16.0 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.71 km

3.91 km

3.89 km

2.22 km

272 m

Surfaces

4.75 km

4.17 km

2.74 km

2.29 km

2.05 km

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Monday 31 August

20°C

13°C

85 %

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Comments

October 12, 2024,Emsquellen-Wanderweg im Paderborner Land
A beautiful and very varied hiking trail, which is also very well signposted 🤩

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January 11, 2026,Winterzauber in der Senne: Unsere Tour zu den Emsquellen❄️
Today's hike started in Hövelhof under sunny winter skies and distinctly sub-zero temperatures. The landscape was blanketed in snow. While the start and finish of the route were easily accessible via paved paths, the trails further along were occasionally slippery. In the Moosheide heath, the combination of snow and frost created excellent visibility and a crisp winter atmosphere. Thanks to …

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July 12, 2026,Emsquellen-Wanderweg
Today there was a relaxed round of "forest bathing" in the local area. Lots of shade, quiet, water and probably due to the high temperatures, few people.

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March 6, 2022,Emsquellen Wanderweg - Hövelhof
December 11, 2024,Emsquellen-Wanderweg von Hövelhof
On the way back from the grandchildren we made a detour to Hövelhof. From here we walked the Emsquellen circular route, which was very well signposted and had good paths. The small trickle at the source gradually becomes a respectable river, which even carries cruise ships. We were able to find out all the information about the Ems and its …

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June 13, 2025,Tour
A beautiful hike in perfect summer weather.

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September 19, 2021,Emsquellen-Wanderweg
Today I put Schuster's black back into operation. The destination was the source of the Ems.
The start and end point was the Krollbach bifurcation. Here the Krollbach forks into two arms. The water of the right arm, the Schwarzwasserbach, flows through Hallerbach and Ems after 440km into the central North Sea. The water of the left arm, the Krollbach, …

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August 29, 2021,Emsquellen-Wanderweg
.... optimally used the dry time window and marvel at a beautifully blooming heathland 🥰😊 nice little hike, can only be recommended!

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