Recker Moor – Recker Moor Observation Tower loop from Mettinger Moor

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Kreis Steinfurt

Recke

Recker Moor – Recker Moor Observation Tower loop from Mettinger Moor

Moderate

2.9

(19)

hikers

Recker Moor – Recker Moor Observation Tower loop from Mettinger Moor

02:22

9.43km

10m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: July 23, 2026

Tips

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Waypoints

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7.23 km

Shelter in Recker Moor

Highlight • Mountain Hut

... with a wonderful view and wonderful tranquility.

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7.24 km

Recker Moor Shelter

Highlight • Rest Area

In bad weather it is always good to know a place to hide.

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7.39 km

Moorlands of Natur- und Geopark TERRA.vita

Highlight • Natural

8.01 km

Recker Moor

Highlight • Natural

Very nice area, unfortunately there is no footpath parallel to the moor road, so that a circumnavigation of the Recker Moors is only possible by accepting an approximately 2 km …

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8.22 km

Deer in Natur- und Geopark TERRA.vita

Highlight • Natural

8.59 km

Recker Moor

Highlight • Natural

In winter only with rubber boots

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8.71 km

Recker Moor Observation Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

Good observation place even with telescope and chair

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8.92 km

Bench with a view of Recker Moor

Highlight • Viewpoint

Combine with the birds living there in the moor the ideal observation place.
Small sound box makes it easier to identify the individual birds

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9.43 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.33 km

2.27 km

833 m

Surfaces

4.11 km

3.85 km

833 m

488 m

151 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 11 October

16°C

7°C

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Comments

April 9, 2023,Recker Moor Vogelturm – Beobachtungsturm Recker Moor Runde von Recke

Overall a beautiful landscape. Unfortunately, most of the tour takes you along a busy country road

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May 9, 2024,Recker Moor

Wonderful tour through the Recker Moor. So many animals to hear and see. You should come back in the summer to see a moor in full bloom.

The route through Rothertshausen via the Moorweg and Recker Strasse is a bit difficult. As a pedestrian or cyclist you can only walk/ride on the road. However, because it is a public holiday, …

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