Crazy ascent on the Sonnenweg – Paved Path Through the Forest loop from Halen

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Crazy ascent on the Sonnenweg – Paved Path Through the Forest loop from Halen

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175

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Crazy ascent on the Sonnenweg – Paved Path Through the Forest loop from Halen

08:16

196km

830m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 115 km for 849 m

Closed: • November-February (otherwise open)

After 172 km for 849 m

Closed: • November-February (otherwise open)

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.46 km

Seester Feld

Nature Reserve

30.6 km

Scenic stream and duck habitat in Landkreis Emsland

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Stop and enjoy nature

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44.2 km

View of the Ems and the Emsaue from the pedestrian and bicycle bridge in Rheine

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The name comes from the time when Rheine was the first garrison town. The soldiers marched over this bridge from the clothing store on the left of the Ems to …

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104 km

Downhill section at Natur- und Geopark TERRA.vita

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long sloping trail at the edge of the forest

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107 km

Cappelner Weg Scenic View

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A short, steep, and winding climb. A beautiful view awaits you at the top.

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111 km

Gentle Hill Through the Fields

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nice climb. with the right cadence it gets fast here

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115 km

Sundern

Nature Reserve

116 km

Crazy ascent on the Sonnenweg

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A real challenge. On the way up, not only the thighs burn, but also the lungs. The feeling when you've made it rewarded for everything.

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123 km

Picturesque route south of Ibbenbüren

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Hello dear people,
If you don't want to ride your racing bike through Ibbenbüren town, there is a charming alternative or section here. I would give the asphalt of the …

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143 km

Paved Path Through the Forest

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Nice route. You can drive very well here.

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196 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

137 km

41.6 km

16.1 km

752 m

389 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

159 km

34.9 km

1.23 km

632 m

629 m

Elevation

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

Weather

Saturday 10 October

13°C

7°C

72 %

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Max wind speed: 26.0 km/h

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Comments

May 8, 2022,💯 RTF Rheine Emsstern 113 km - Sternfahrt 👌🌞

Nice weather, great route, good food, nice people. What more do you want? Only the date was a bit unfavorable with Mother's Day. Otherwise I would have driven the 152 km.

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