Ems Cycle Path – View of Mastholter Lake loop from Fechtelstr. 4

Bike touring routes & trails

Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Kreis Gütersloh

Langenberg

Ems Cycle Path – View of Mastholter Lake loop from Fechtelstr. 4

Moderate

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Ems Cycle Path – View of Mastholter Lake loop from Fechtelstr. 4

03:17

57.3km

80m

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: August 17, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Steinhorster Becken

Rietberger Emsniederung

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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31.5 km

Viewpoint at the Steinhorster Becken

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Great resting place with a glorious view over the basin.

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32.3 km

Steinhorster Becken Observation Tower

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From the lookout tower you have a great view over the nature reserve Steinhorster Becken. With a little patience, you can also see water birds and many other birds from …

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32.8 km

Steinhorster Becken Nature Reserve

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The Steinhorst Basin is a very beautiful body of water with numerous waterfowl, two observation towers, the Ems River, which flows through it separately, and a very pleasant circular path …

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33.0 km

South Observation Tower at Steinhorster Becken

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The Steinhorst Basin is an absolute must-see for any nature lover. This biotope is the largest man-made biotope of its kind in North Rhine-Westphalia and provides a wonderful habitat for …

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33.3 km

Weir and outflow at Steinhorster Becken

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The Steinhorster Basin is an artificial nature reserve in the Delbrücker Land near Steinhorst in the north of Paderborn. The approximately 83-acre area consists mainly of water areas and provides a habitat for many water birds.

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41.4 km

Ems Cycle Path

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After a few kilometers the Ems has already become a small stream

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45.7 km

Tengersche Busch Tree-Lined Avenue

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The avenue leads through the Tengersche Busch

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50.3 km

View of Mastholter Lake

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I like to include the lake in my routes. Lots of benches.

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57.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

30.4 km

14.1 km

7.72 km

4.71 km

352 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

47.8 km

4.58 km

3.05 km

1.29 km

386 m

203 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 11 October

17°C

7°C

0 %

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Comments

September 3, 2023,Fahrradtour_Steinhorster Becken-Rietberg_03.09.2023

The day tour with the extended Friday bike group started today at the Steinhorster Becken and led back to the starting point via Mastholte, Langenberg and Rietberg. We took a longer break with refreshments in Langenberg. We enjoyed this wonderful day in the dream weather.

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September 11, 2025,Fahrradtour_Rietberg-Mastholte_11.09.2025

On Thursday, I set off with the Wednesday group for the annual day trip from the parking lot at the former garden show grounds in Rietberg. Before we could get our bikes ready, we had to wait out a rain shower sitting in the car. As a precaution, I also put on my rain gear. This measure seemed to have …

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April 22, 2023,Steinhorster Becken - Tour

With great pleasant weather, along the Mastholter See, along the Ems, Nadermann animal park, the bear was loose, at Cafe Brinkmeier there was a party atmosphere, at the Steinhorster pool it was again super nice.

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March 20, 2024,Steinhorster Becken – Schöne Allee Runde von Varensell

Wonderful tour mostly away from any federal and district roads. Certainly more recommended in summer, but also really beautiful. Lots of avenues, lots of water and lots of animals of all kinds. A relaxing day!😊🌤

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