Ems River Source (Emsquelle) – Selfie point at the source of the Ems loop from Augustdorf

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Kreis Lippe

Augustdorf

Ems River Source (Emsquelle) – Selfie point at the source of the Ems loop from Augustdorf

Easy

4.8

(10)

riders

Ems River Source (Emsquelle) – Selfie point at the source of the Ems loop from Augustdorf

01:15

20.5km

80m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 30, 2026

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Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 9.30 km for 27 m

After 9.39 km for 26 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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8.37 km

View of Sennelager Military Training Area

Highlight • Viewpoint

View of the Sennelager military training area.

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8.94 km

Senner horses in the Moosheide Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

The Senner horse is one of the oldest known horse breeds in Germany. In summer, with a bit of luck, you can watch the Senner horses here 🐎. Also very interesting for children.

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9.30 km

Ems River Source (Emsquelle)

Highlight • River

It's hard to believe that ocean giants swim 300 kilometers away on this creek.

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9.39 km

Selfie point at the source of the Ems

Highlight • Viewpoint

You don't really need a selfie point here. But the place is great.

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9.52 km

Moosheide Nature Reserve

Highlight • Forest

the Moosheide is worth a trip at any time of the year

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10.2 km

Ems Information Center, Moosheide

Highlight • Rest Area

Here, you can learn more about the flora and fauna along the trail and the region. Everything is clean and well-maintained. Behind the center, there are restrooms that look brand new and are very clean. Parking is free and available for extended periods in a large parking lot. There's a small play area for children, and adults can relax on large wooden benches. From here, you can start great hikes or a long bike tour.

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16.0 km

Gorges and Bogs of the Upper Furlbach Nature Reserve

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

The Furlbachtal is preserved in its originality. The Furlbach has dug deep into the landscape over the centuries.

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17.2 km

Bentteiche Augustdorf

Highlight • Lake

For the production of roof tiles in the Furlbachtal earlier peat was excavated, in order to reduce the stagnant clay layer can. After completion of the removal of rainwater ran into the clay pits - at this point, the so-called bent ponds, today a valuable biotope.

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20.5 km

End point

Bus stop

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