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Dinosaur Footprints Barkhausen – Old Watermill Bad Essen loop from NSG Gehle

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Mountain biking trails

Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Kreis Minden-Lübbecke

Preußisch Oldendorf

Dinosaur Footprints Barkhausen – Old Watermill Bad Essen loop from NSG Gehle

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Dinosaur Footprints Barkhausen – Old Watermill Bad Essen loop from NSG Gehle

02:38

36.0km

460m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 25, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 15.1 km for 83 m

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5.03 km

Dinosaur Footprints Barkhausen

Highlight • Natural Monument

Very well-preserved dinosaur tracks. The additional features, including two "real" dinosaurs and numerous information panels, liven things up. Absolutely worth a visit for dinosaur fans of all ages!

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5.96 km

Huntetal Trail

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Nice little trail along the Hunte

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8.85 km

Steep trail in Natur- und Geopark TERRA.vita

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Definitely fun!

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9.93 km

Friedeberg Hut

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Nice shelter with table and benches. Here is worth a break.

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14.9 km

Himmelsterrasse – View of Bad Essen

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The Sky Terrace was built from over 1,100 logs. Here, you can enjoy the tranquility and the magnificent view over Bad Essen and the North German Plain, with a view of the Stemwede Mountains.

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15.1 km

Old Watermill Bad Essen

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Very nice old watermill

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15.7 km

Das Kleine Haus Café & Restaurant, Bad Essen

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A very nice cafe with excellent homemade cakes. Here is always worth a break.

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17.9 km

MYC Bad Essen

Lake

19.2 km

Path Along the Mittelland Canal

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The gravel path here runs directly along the Mittelland Canal. Thanks to the flat and straight route, you can let your gaze wander for a little longer.

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36.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.1 km

7.70 km

2.95 km

2.63 km

493 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

15.6 km

8.16 km

6.72 km

3.24 km

1.84 km

517 m

Elevation

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Highest point (190 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

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