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Gersten

Welcome to Gersten, Emsland! This charming destination in the northwest of Germany is a real insider tip for all those who want to travel off the beaten track. With this Travel Guide we would like to tell you everything you need to know about Gersten and its surroundings.

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Bicycle Rides · Emsland
Mill and Grain Route Lengerich
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 61.5 km
Duration 4:09 h
Ascent 200 m
Descent 200 m

Junctions: 17-5-19-3-7-27-13-34-68-35-55-48-89-2-84-52-73-20-1-99-85-63-9

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Bicycle Rides · Emsland
Welfen Route
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 62.8 km
Duration 4:12 h
Ascent 29 m
Descent 29 m

Junctions: 01-94-02-19-37-52-58-45-27-41-26-95-18-09-14-66-38-99-82-39-01-09-42-08-44-10-81-03-19-05-98-68-35-55-97-26-78-05-99-33-08-23-96-54-01  

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from Sandra Ludden,   Emsland Tourismus GmbH
Bicycle Rides · Emsland
Energy parcours southern Emsland
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 125.4 km
Duration 8:25 h
Ascent 113 m
Descent 100 m

On the trail of energy – under this motto, cyclists experience the southern Emsland on a circular route.

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from Sandra Ludden,   Emsland Tourismus GmbH
Long Distance Cycling · Osnabrücker Land
Megalith Culture cycling route
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 396.9 km
Duration 26:53 h
Ascent 602 m
Descent 663 m

On 380 kilometers, the Megalith Culture cycling route makes its way from Osnabrück to Oldenburg (or vice versa) through the Emsland, the Oldenburg ...

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from Sandra Ludden,   Emsland Tourismus GmbH
Bicycle Rides · Emsland
Water & Technology Route
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 67.4 km
Duration 4:34 h
Ascent 100 m
Descent 100 m

Junctions: 10–44–63–41–76–90–30–26–16–58–45–27–41–26–95–81–14–66–27–7–98–5–19–3–81–10  -44–8–42–9–19–39–82–99–53–34–91–68-65–32–97-10

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from Sandra Ludden,   Emsland Tourismus GmbH
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 560.6 km
Duration 32:00 h
Ascent 119 m
Descent 119 m

Bicycle tour round trip (START possible anywhere) with 9 to 10 daily stages; here from Bremen through the Ammerland, along the Ems, through the ...

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Bicycle Rides · Osnabrücker Land
Megalith Culture cycle route
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 396.1 km
Duration 25:49 h
Ascent 1,093 m
Descent 1,158 m

5,500 years of cultural history on a single exciting route between Osnabrück and Oldenburg.

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from Tourismusgesellschaft Osnabrücker Land mbH,   Osnabrücker Land
Difficulty easy
Distance 48.7 km
Duration 3:30 h
Ascent 32 m
Descent 32 m

Full-day bike tour from Herzlake - 2018 - The round tour is signposted from Herzlake. It covers sections of several official tours: Hase-Ems Tour - ...

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from Heinrich Pöhler,   Community
Difficulty difficult
Distance 150.6 km
Duration 7:38 h
Ascent 109 m
Descent 108 m

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Map / Emsland Runde 7. Teilstrecke Lengerich - Sögel
Difficulty easy
Distance 55.5 km
Duration 3:15 h
Ascent 37 m
Descent 52 m

Emsland Runde 7. Teilstrecke Lengerich - Sögel

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Geographical location and special features: Gersten is located in the heart of the Emsland, a region of rolling hills, idyllic rivers and picturesque villages. The town itself is known for its historic old town with half-timbered houses and narrow streets, as well as the adjacent Moor-und Geestlandschaft nature park.

Tourist attractions: A highlight of Gersten is undoubtedly Clemenswerth Castle, a baroque residence from the 18th century with an impressive park. St. Vitus Church is also worth a visit: it dates back to the 13th century and houses numerous art treasures such as wood carvings or stained glass.

Cultural highlights and events: Cultural events take place regularly in Gersten - including concerts, theatre performances or exhibitions in the Alte Mühle gallery on the outskirts of the village. The annual castle festival at Clemenswerth Castle in summer is also a special event.

Culinary specialities: The regional cuisine of the Emsland is characterised by hearty specialities such as kale or labskaus - but fish dishes are also popular, as the nearby river Ems is rich in trout and eels. Be sure to try the "Emsländer Spargel", a local delicacy.

Outdoor activities: Gersten offers numerous opportunities for outdoor activities: Hiking or cycling through the picturesque landscape of the nature park Moor-und Geestlandschaft is an absolute must. Fishing on the river Ems or canoeing on the Hüvener Mühlenbach are also popular leisure activities.

Best seasons and places: The best time to visit Gersten is in spring or summer, when nature is in full bloom and the weather is pleasantly mild. Hikes along the Hümmlingen Pilgrimage Trail or excursions to Clemenswerth Castle with its baroque gardens are particularly beautiful.

What to do if it rains? There is plenty to do in Gersten even in bad weather - for example, visit the local history museum in the old town hall or take a guided tour of Gersten's historic old town.

Summary: Gersten, Emsland, Germany is definitely worth a visit! With its idyllic location, cultural highlights and numerous leisure activities, you certainly won't get bored here. We hope this travel guide has helped you plan your next trip!

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