Artländer Dom St. Nikolaus – North Shore of Lake Ankum loop from Bersenbrück

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Artländer Dom St. Nikolaus – North Shore of Lake Ankum loop from Bersenbrück

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Artländer Dom St. Nikolaus – North Shore of Lake Ankum loop from Bersenbrück

02:22

39.7km

220m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 30, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 12.7 km for 11 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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6.94 km

Traditional Farmhouses of the Artland

Highlight • Historical Site

Farms characterize the Artland.

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8.82 km

Traditional farmhouses and alpaca pasture near Sittercafe

Highlight • Structure

Sittercafe is a must if you are in the area.

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12.7 km

Artländer Dom St. Nikolaus

Highlight • Religious Site

The history of the small town of Ankum goes back a long way. It was first mentioned in a document in 977, then under the name Ainghem. Mainly cloth was …

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13.2 km

North Shore of Lake Ankum

Highlight • Lake

Nice lake for a short walk in between with all weather suitable ways.

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19.6 km

Wilmering Forest Café

Highlight • Cafe

Simply a must on every bike tour that passes by here. Very idyllic location, with a lovingly designed garden and a small pond with a stream. I had a nice …

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21.7 km

Dückinghaus Railway Hotel & Train Restaurant

Highlight • Restaurant

Hotel / restaurant with interesting exhibits of the railway, although there has never been a train station here. During the week it is only open from 5 p.m.

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35.6 km

Wehberger Village Square

Highlight • Rest Area

There is a great seating area here

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39.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.6 km

8.68 km

4.48 km

1.36 km

540 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

33.5 km

3.90 km

1.79 km

458 m

Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

Weather

Monday 12 October

17°C

7°C

66 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 21.0 km/h

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Comments

June 4, 2024,Schöne Höfe – Artländer Dom St. Nikolaus Runde von Merzen

Most of the route goes through the open countryside and only briefly along main roads. It goes past beautiful farms, wide meadows and fields, an alpaca farm and of course the Arland Cathedral.

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May 20, 2024,Hügeltour (Betreuungstour)

Today we were out and about again as ROUTE PATRONS of the Osnabrücker Land Tourism Association
and checked that everything was OK on the hill tour. All signposts were checked for the right direction and cleared so that everyone could do the tour again without any problems.

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June 20, 2025,Auf nach Bersenbrück und Ankum

Our circular tour started at the Frohne holiday farm and led us along well-maintained paths through the wide fields towards Alfhausen. We enjoyed magnificent views of the gently rolling landscape, spotted a stork along the way, and admired two young foals in a pasture. After a relaxing ride, we reached Bersenbrück, where we took a short detour through the tranquil …

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