Weener, a small town in the district of Leer in East Frisia, Germany, offers numerous opportunities for walks and hikes. Weener's geographical location is particularly attractive: it lies directly on the Ems and borders on the Netherlands. This special location makes Weener an attractive starting point for walks along the river or along the nearby dike paths.
Maps and trails
The 10 most beautiful hikes in Weener
Hiking Trail
· Emsland
2024-01-20 LATHEN -> EMS -> NORDEN 122km
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
122.5 km
27:39 h
18 m
25 m
Walked route from 2024-01-20, created from my GPS recording. Further track data of the hike are listed under "Additional Info." Also a contribution to the ULTRAMARSCH quarterly challenge "THE WORLD."
Hiking Trail
· Emsland
2023-12-09 PAPENBURG -> EMDEN 60km
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
59.2 km
12:06 h
12 m
12 m
Recorded route from 2023-12-09, created from my GPS recording. Additional track data for the hike can be found under "Additional Information." Also includes a contribution to the Ultramarsch Quarterly Challenge.
Hiking Trail
· Emsland
2023-10-28 ASCHENDORF -> NORDEN 102km
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
102.7 km
22:14 h
16 m
9 m
Abandoned route from 28.10.2023 - created here from the GPS recording. As a contribution to the Ultramarsch quarterly challenge.
Hiking Trail
· Ostfriesland
Watten Route - 2nd stage - from Weener to Leer
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
14 km
3:24 h
12 m
14 m
The second stage begins in Weener. You hike to the historic harbor and from there directly to the Ems. Until the destination in Leer, the Ems is your constant companion.
Hiking Trail
· Ostfriesland
2022-06-18 route EMDEN -> PAPENBURG 50km
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
50.8 km
9:20 h
15 m
26 m
Route created from my GPS recording on 2022-06-18. Detailed track data of the hike are listed under "Additional Information". The elevation differences stated here are calculated values.
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 - 1st stage - from Bad Nieuweschanz to Weener
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
Open
11.7 km
2:50 h
18 m
12 m
The first stage of the Watten-Route takes you from the border at Bad Nieuweschanz (Netherlands) via Bunde to the beautiful harbor town of Weener.
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.
Hiking Trail
· Lower Saxony
Ems-Dollart Path/Emsweg
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
Open
26 km
6:15 h
14 m
11 m
The Rheiderland between the Ems and Dollart offers an impressive distant view over meadows and fields with its flat landscape. Windmills shape the landscape.
Hiking Trail
· Emsland
DW_N083_Papenburg_Leer
Difficulty
difficult
27.8 km
6:47 h
15 m
18 m
Hike from Papenburg to Leer on the East Frisia Hiking Trail
One of the most beautiful hiking tours in Weener leads along the Ems barrage. This impressive structure protects the surrounding land from flooding and at the same time offers a picturesque view of the Ems. The trail leads through idyllic landscapes with meadows, fields and small villages. Especially in spring, when everything is in bloom, or in autumn, when the leaves are changing colour, this tour is a real highlight.
Another popular hiking trail in Weener is the "Hase-Ems-Weg". This long-distance hiking trail stretches over 227 kilometres from Osnabrück to where the Hase flows into the Ems near Papenburg. Parts of this trail can also be hiked in Weener and offer varied natural and cultural landscapes.
These hikes are also particularly suitable for families with children. The routes are not too long or demanding and offer enough variety with beautiful views and interesting sights along the way.
Besides the Ems barrage, tourist attractions include the historic old town of Weener with its charming half-timbered houses and St. George's Church from the 13th century. A walk through these picturesque surroundings is an experience in itself.
The best seasons for walking in Weener are spring and autumn. At this time the weather is usually pleasantly mild and nature shows itself from its most beautiful side.
All in all, Weener therefore offers a variety of hiking opportunities along the river Ems or on the nearby dikes. The tours lead through varied landscapes and offer beautiful views of the surroundings as well as interesting sights along the way. Whether alone, with friends or as a family - hiking in Weener is always a rewarding experience!
Another popular hiking trail in Weener is the "Hase-Ems-Weg". This long-distance hiking trail stretches over 227 kilometres from Osnabrück to where the Hase flows into the Ems near Papenburg. Parts of this trail can also be hiked in Weener and offer varied natural and cultural landscapes.
These hikes are also particularly suitable for families with children. The routes are not too long or demanding and offer enough variety with beautiful views and interesting sights along the way.
Besides the Ems barrage, tourist attractions include the historic old town of Weener with its charming half-timbered houses and St. George's Church from the 13th century. A walk through these picturesque surroundings is an experience in itself.
The best seasons for walking in Weener are spring and autumn. At this time the weather is usually pleasantly mild and nature shows itself from its most beautiful side.
All in all, Weener therefore offers a variety of hiking opportunities along the river Ems or on the nearby dikes. The tours lead through varied landscapes and offer beautiful views of the surroundings as well as interesting sights along the way. Whether alone, with friends or as a family - hiking in Weener is always a rewarding experience!
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