--- title: "EmsRadweg - Etappe von der Quellen bis Harsewinkel" url: "https://en.teutoburgerwald.de/nature/my-day-in-nature/tour/emsradweg-etappe-von-der-quelle-bis-harsewinkel" description: "The route begins right at the source of the Ems between Hövelhof and Schloss Holte-Stukenbrock at the foot of the Teutoburg Forest and winds its way through the Paderborn region and the district of Gütersloh.Historical towns such as Rietberg and Rheda-Wiedenbrück with their unique half-timbered houses accompany your tour. The state garden shows in both towns, which now function as nature and recreation parks, enrich the landscape experience on the banks of the Ems. At the same time, nature reserves such as the Steinhorst basin provide a unique habitat for many water birds thanks to the damming of the Ems.The Marienfeld monastery near Harsewinkel is a good stop-off point. The next stage of the Ems Cycle Path takes you to Münster.The Ems is the shortest river in Germany at just under 385 km in length. The river rises in the Senne between Hövelhof and Schloß Holte-Stukenbrock and flows into the North Sea near Emden." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://dam.destination.one/2882536/ed9be517c5dead98a3694e5ad1cc53a971ad9f401b6d8e88a9f4c9b0db1ae283/moosheider-stra-e-in-h-velhof.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Teutoburg Forest > Experience nature > My day in nature > tour" --- GPX Share EmsRadweg - Etappe von der Quellen bis Harsewinkel ================================================== - Tip - 64.61 km long - Difficulty: easy - Condition: very easy - Long-distance cycle path - river bike path Moosheider Straße in Hövelhof Rietberger Fischteiche Fachwerk in Rheda-Wiedenbrück Delbrueck-Steinhorster Becken-Teutoburger-Wald-Tourismus-D-Ketz-079-CC-BY-SA.jpg Rheda-Wiedenbrueck-Emssee-Teutoburger-Wald-Tourismus-D-Ketz-033.jpg Jagdschloss Hoevelhof-Ems-Infozentrum-Teutoburger-Wald-Tourismus-Patrick-Gawandtka-134.jpg Emsquellen Kloster Herzebrock in Herzebrock-Clarholz Delbrueck-Steinhorster Becken-Teutoburger-Wald-Tourismus-D-Ketz-076.jpg Kopfweidenallee in Rietberg Schloss Rheda am EmsRadweg Steg an der Ems in Rietberg - 5:30 h - 64.61 km - 72 m - 133 m - 62 m - 127 m - 65 m - - Start: Ems Information Center Hövelhof - Destination: Marienfeld Monastery Following the course of a river from its source to its mouth in the open sea is always something special. The Ems Cycle Path offers this unique experience: there are practically no gradients on the 385-kilometre route. The Ems Cycle Path is therefore also ideal for beginners. This tour tip describes the starting stage from the springs near Hövelhof to Harsewinkel on the edge of Münsterland. The route begins right at the source of the Ems between Hövelhof and Schloss Holte-Stukenbrock at the foot of the Teutoburg Forest and winds its way through the Paderborn region and the district of Gütersloh. Historical towns such as Rietberg and Rheda-Wiedenbrück with their unique half-timbered houses accompany your tour. The state garden shows in both towns, which now function as nature and recreation parks, enrich the landscape experience on the banks of the Ems. At the same time, nature reserves such as the Steinhorst basin provide a unique habitat for many water birds thanks to the damming of the Ems. The Marienfeld monastery near Harsewinkel is a good stop-off point. The next stage of the Ems Cycle Path takes you to Münster. The Ems is the shortest river in Germany at just under 385 km in length. The river rises in the Senne between Hövelhof and Schloß Holte-Stukenbrock and flows into the North Sea near Emden. Read more Waypoints --------- View on map Start Start Ems Information Center Hövelhof - Viewpoint/viewing tower - Museum/exhibition - Information point - Nature information board/information point - Historic town centre - Town hall/citizens’ services - Tourist information - Body of water - Park/gardens - Castle/palace - Monastery Destination Destination Marienfeld Monastery Show more Good to know ------------ Pavements Street (21%) Asphalt (28%) Gravel (35%) Trail (8%) Path (8%) Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Directions The EmsRadweg is signposted in both directions throughout. The pictogram with the green wave shows you that you are on the EmsRadweg. In between, simply follow the red or green arrows on the intermediate signposts. Read more Route markings three green, wavy bars on a white background Read more Tour information - Familiy-Friendly - Good Connection to public Transport - Labelling - Nature Highlight - Possibility of Accommodation - Stop at an Inn - Suitable for Bike Equipment For better orientation we recommend the use of a GPS device. Read more Directions & Parking facilities **Getting there**A33, exit 23-Stukenbrock-Senne, turn left towards Hövelhof, shortly afterwards follow the signs towards Emsquellen. Read more **Parking** - Parking lot at the train station in Hövelhof - long-term parking free of charge in the Park&Ride parking lot. - Public parking lot in Bahnhofstraße, 33161 Hövelhof. Free parking is available between the police station and the town hall - also for long-term parkers. Read more **Public transportation**Hövelhof station Read more Additional information Read more License (master data) Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author Taste Klosterbräu at Marienfeld Monastery! Read more Safety guidelines Always pay attention to the road safety of your bicycle. For your own safety and as a role model, we recommend wearing a bicycle helmet. Read more Map bikeline Radtourenbuch EmsRadweg Scale 1:50,000 | 120 tear- and weatherproof pages Spiral binding | Route description, city maps, accommodation list | ISBN: 978-3-7111-0062-7 | Price: 15,90 € Read more Social Media Read more Contact **Geschäftsstelle EmsRadweg** Schloßstraße 11 33161 Hövelhof Download GPX file - - - -