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Hesel, located in the district of Leer in East Frisia, is a wonderful place for hiking. The geographical location of Hesel is characterised by its proximity to the Ems and thus offers a varied landscape with rivers, meadows and small villages.
Maps and trails
The 10 most beautiful hikes in Hesel
Hiking Trail
· Ostfriesland
East Frisia hiking trail - 3rd stage - from Hesel to Großefehn
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
13.3 km
3:12 h
4 m
8 m
The 3rd stage starts in Hesel. The hiking trail leads you past the park at Gut Stikelkamp, the Bagband mill, and some barn post sculptures set up on the meadows along the roadside. The stage ends in the beautiful Großefehn with its white bascule bridges and the straight canals, truly East Frisian.
Hiking Trail
· Ostfriesland
East Frisia Hiking Trail - 2nd stage - from Leer to Hesel
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
16.2 km
3:55 h
11 m
6 m
You hike on the 2nd stage of the East Frisia Hiking Trail from Leer to Hesel. You leave Leer and hike towards Logabirum, passing Brinkum and Holtland, until you reach the holiday resort Hesel.
Hiking Trail
· Ostfriesland
East Frisia Hiking Trail
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
Open
92.8 km
22:12 h
74 m
76 m
In East Frisia, you will find flat and wide landscapes, adorned with fen canals and windmills. The route leads from the green inland to the beautiful coast.
Hiking Trail
· Ostfriesland
2023-03-04 East Frisia: NORDEN - EMDEN - LEER - AURICH 122km
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
122.9 km
25:11 h
37 m
37 m
Route created from the GPS recording of my hike on 2023-03-04. Also a contribution to the ULTRAMARSCH quarterly challenge "Screw the wings, I go on foot" - 1500km "Just Hike" in the first quarter of 2023. Additional track data can be found under "Additional information and links." The altitude differences indicated here were recorded barometrically during the course of the route.
Hiking Trail
Watten-Route
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
Open
423.9 km
101:16 h
15 m
14 m
Experience a cross-border hike along the UNESCO World Natural Heritage Wadden Sea from Friesland (NL), through Groningen (NL) to East Frisia (DE). On a hike, you have the opportunity to explore the Wadden Sea area. Who can say they have walked along the largest tidal area in the world on foot? Because only here do you hike across borders! On the long-distance hiking trail "Watten-Route," which is part of the European long-distance hiking trail E9, you hike from the Netherlands to East Frisia (DE) and experience fascinating landscape sections.
Hiking Trail
· Ostfriesland
Watten-Route - 3rd stage - from Leer to Hesel
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
Open
15.8 km
3:48 h
11 m
6 m
You are hiking on the 3rd stage of the Watten-Route from Leer to Hesel. You leave Leer and hike towards Logabirum, passing Brinkum and Holtland, until you reach the holiday resort Hesel.
Hiking Trail
· Ostfriesland
East Frisia Hiking Trail
recommended route
Difficulty
T1
easy
91.1 km
21:45 h
71 m
66 m
The hiking trail passes through all East Frisian landscapes: the Ems marsh near Leer, the adjacent raised bogs, over the geest with its hedgerows and forests, up to the sea marsh. The trail offers a unique, rugged landscape. Along the route there are 24 Scheuerpfahl sculptures created by artists from northern Germany and the Netherlands. The trail is marked with a white "O" on a black background.
Hiking Trail
· Ostfriesland
Watten-Route - 4th stage - from Hesel to Großefehn
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
Open
12.7 km
3:04 h
5 m
8 m
On the 4th stage, the path starts in Hesel. The hiking trail takes you past the Gut Stikelkamp park, the Bagband mill, as well as some Scheuerpfahl sculptures set up along the path on the pastures. The stage ends in the beautiful Großefehn with its white drawbridges and the straight canals, truly East Frisian.
Hiking Trail
· Ostfriesland
Möncheweg
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
10 km
2:25 h
6 m
6 m
Discover our cultural-historical Möncheweg.
Hiking Trail
· Ostfriesland
European long-distance path E9
recommended route
Difficulty
T1
difficult
174.7 km
41:45 h
119 m
121 m
The European long-distance path E9 is a cross-border coastal trail from Portugal to the Baltics. This shows the route in the northwestern part of Germany. This is the (partly former) association area of the Wiehengebirgsverband Weser-Ems e.V.
There are numerous beautiful hiking tours to discover in Hesel. One popular route leads along the idyllic Ems dike. Here you can take a leisurely walk and enjoy the fresh air as well as the view of the water. The many different bird species that can be observed here are also particularly impressive.
Another worthwhile hiking trail is the circular walk around the centre of Hesel. It leads past historical buildings such as the St. Magnus Church or the old town hall and provides an insight into the history of the village.
The "Emsaue" nature trail is particularly suitable for families with children. On this trail, children can learn a lot about the local flora and fauna in a playful way. In addition, there are always exciting stations to linger and discover.
The best seasons for walks in Hesel are certainly spring and summer, when everything is green and in bloom. But this region also has its very special charm in autumn: the colourful leaves transform the landscape into a veritable sea of colour.
In summary, Hesel is an attractive destination for hiking. The geographical location on the river, the tourist attractions and the diverse hiking routes offer both nature lovers and families with children a varied way to explore this beautiful region. So lace up your hiking boots and set off on a discovery tour of Hesel!
Another worthwhile hiking trail is the circular walk around the centre of Hesel. It leads past historical buildings such as the St. Magnus Church or the old town hall and provides an insight into the history of the village.
The "Emsaue" nature trail is particularly suitable for families with children. On this trail, children can learn a lot about the local flora and fauna in a playful way. In addition, there are always exciting stations to linger and discover.
The best seasons for walks in Hesel are certainly spring and summer, when everything is green and in bloom. But this region also has its very special charm in autumn: the colourful leaves transform the landscape into a veritable sea of colour.
In summary, Hesel is an attractive destination for hiking. The geographical location on the river, the tourist attractions and the diverse hiking routes offer both nature lovers and families with children a varied way to explore this beautiful region. So lace up your hiking boots and set off on a discovery tour of Hesel!
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