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Far from traffic and crowds, this is a beloved region for cyclists
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Cycling holiday Along the Hase-Ems

Close to Twente lies the river basin of two North German rivers, the Hase and the Ems. They guide you through forests and floodplains, past unique half-timbered farmhouses and centuries-old monasteries, and through small towns that are often a thousand years old, or even older. » read more about Cycling holiday Along the Hase-Ems

  • Osnabrück, Bersenbrück, Löningen, Meppen, Lingen, Rheine
  • Easy cycling along hidden German rivers
  • Varied landscape with beautiful farmsteads
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  • Cycling holiday
  • Round Trip
  • 8 days
  • Individual
from 790 p.p.
excl. additional costs
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from 790 p.p.
excl. additional costs
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Follow the gently flowing waters

“A beautiful cycling route that surprisingly passes through so much green scenery. It was even better than we expected,” writes a participant in a review. Well, the gems are often closer than you think. Like the area between the gently flowing rivers Hase and Ems, just over the border from the Dutch region of Twente. Far from traffic noise, this beloved (also by Germans) and almost flat area offers excellent cycling infrastructure. So get on the saddle for an 8-day tour starting from Osnabrück.

Cycling and city strolling

Along the banks of the Hase, you cycle to Bersenbrück, the former Hanseatic town Quakenbrück, Löningen, and the charming fortified town of Meppen. By now, you’re halfway through. Then follow the Ems to Lingen, and via the six-century-old Kloster Bentlage to Rheine and Bevergern, with its small but very beautiful old town. Over the foothills of the Teutoburg Forest, you cycle back to Osnabrück. TIP: places like Lingen, Rheine, and ofcourse Osnabrück, are perfect for a city walk exploring centuries-old cultural and historical heritage.

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Charming Rheine

The charming town of Rheine, with its laid-back vibe, is beautifully intersected by the river Ems. The market square showcases some splendid 17th-century buildings, with the towering St. Dionysius Church standing proudly above them. For your daily dose of culture, head to the Falkenhof Museum, housed in a historic building that once welcomed noble families. Now, this town museum offers a fascinating collection of items from the noble era, a variety of paintings, and some prehistoric artifacts.

Peaceful Osnabrück

In 1648, the Peace of Münster was signed, marking the end of the Eighty Years' War between Spain and the Dutch Republic. Later that year, Spain also joined in signing the Peace of Westphalia. This was the first time all European powers came together to negotiate peace. The venue: the medieval town hall of Osnabrück. To this day, the city remains committed to peace and tolerance. The Peace Hall in this town hall is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Definitely worth a visit. Equally tempting are the chocolates from Café Leysieffer on Krahnsstraße. Since 1909, this chocolaterie has been delighting visitors with delicious confections. Their ‘Himmlischen’ chocolates have become legendary. And they taste… indeed, heavenly!

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Cycling holiday Along the Hase-Ems

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  • 7 nights with breakfast or half board
  • Luggage transport
  • Maps and navigation app for your smartphone (GPS tracks for your own GPS device on request)

Excluded

  • Day train return to Osnabrück: We can reserve the train for you tailored to your needs.
  • Travel insurance
  • Tourist tax
  • Rental bikes
  • Entrance fees, transfers, etc. that are not listed under “included”

  • Rental bike (7 gears, excl. bike insurance): € 85,- p.p. 
  • E-bike: (excl. bike insurance): € 180,- p.p.
  • When renting a bike or E-bike, we ask for your height so that we can provide a suitable bike.
  • Bicycle Insurance: You can take out a separate bicycle insurance with Happy Cycling Holidays. A travel insurance often does not cover bicycle damage and/or theft.
  • Read more about rental bikes, helmets and insurances

  • Parking: Paid parking available at the first hotel.
  • Dog: allowed, upon request. Please let us know when booking. Costs to be paid on site.

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This is the first day of your cycling holiday. If desired you can add book extra nights later before the startdate of your cycling holiday. Please choose the first day of your cycling holiday. Further on in planning your trip, you can book an extra night before the selected starting day.

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