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Emsschleifen Holthausen-Hüntel – Moorland Trails

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Landkreis Emsland
Meppen

Emsschleifen Holthausen-Hüntel – Moorland Trails

Moderate

5.0

(4)

17

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Emsschleifen Holthausen-Hüntel – Moorland Trails

02:41

10.6km

20m

Hiking

The hike near Holthausen takes you on a roughly ten-kilometer loop around the Dortmund-Ems Canal. Sometimes closer to the water, sometimes further away, you'll walk across open fields and enjoy the expansive views of the unique landscape. Beneath the canopy of old trees, you'll stroll along the canal as it…

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Last updated: November 14, 2025

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2.46 km

Bell Tower and Shelter in Holthausen

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This shelter is owned by the Heimatverein Holthausen and can be rented for events. Of course, it is also a good idea to assume that it is raining.

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7.05 km

Pine forest Meppen-Hüntel

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This path is somewhat reminiscent of the Lüneburg Heath. Lots of gnarled trees and bushes, but also easy to walk on.

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8.37 km

Canal bank near Hüntel

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The canal bank near Hüntel, not far from the confluence of the Dortmund-Ems Canal and the Ems river, is an excellent place for hiking and cycling right by the water.

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10.5 km

The Borken Bridge connects Borken and Holthausen. For hikers, there are steps next to the bridge to access the canal cycle path.

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10.6 km

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Bus stop

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6.56 km

2.40 km

1.63 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.44 km

3.21 km

1.59 km

970 m

376 m

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Friday 29 May

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November 7, 2025

The hike near Holthausen takes you on a roughly ten-kilometer loop around the Dortmund-Ems Canal. Sometimes closer to the water, sometimes further away, you'll walk across open fields and enjoy the expansive views of the unique landscape. Beneath the canopy of old trees, you'll stroll along the canal

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