The Kleine Hase flows through the municipality of Menslage from east to west and invites you to explore the river on foot. In the district of Hahnenmoor lies the Hahlener Moor, a protected nature reserve. There is also a moorland nature trail, extensive hikes and cycling tours in the Menslage parish, as well as a farm that breeds alpacas. This gives you a range of themes to choose from when planning your trip: the river, the moor, walking or cycling, and an excursion destination focused on alpacas.
River Hiking and Moorland in Menslage
The moorland nature trail in the district of Hahnenmoor gives hikers the opportunity to discover the flora and fauna of this type of habitat. This gives a walk there a clear focus: the plants and wildlife of the moor take centre stage. Hahnenmoor is also home to Hahlener Moor, a protected nature reserve. Here, you can experience nature while learning about the special significance of the protected area.
The TERRA.track Hahlener Moor starts and ends in Menslage. From the observation tower along the trail, you can view the area from an unusual perspective. The tower is also a useful landmark for anyone who would like to take in the surroundings during their visit. Another way to experience the landscape is to enjoy the extensive hikes and cycling tours in and through the Menslage parish.
The activities have different focuses: the moorland nature trail is about the flora and fauna of this type of habitat; the hikes and cycling tours take in the parish, while the Kleine Hase invites you to explore the river on foot. You can tailor your stay to your interests, whether you are more drawn to the moor, walking or cycling, or the river.
Another Excursion Destination
Menslage is also home to Artland Alpakas, an excursion destination at a farm that breeds alpacas. It offers a different focus from the moor and river activities. If you would like to include the farm in your plans, check in advance for current visiting options.
More places to discover in the wider Osnabrück travel region
In the wider Osnabrück travel region, the Bad Essen-Barkhausen dinosaur tracks offer another nature and history attraction. The fossilised dinosaur tracks can be seen on a steep rock face. The visitor area includes two dinosaur replicas, detailed information boards and a circular trail. The signposted Dinosaur Trail, a 16-kilometre circular hiking route, also passes by the dinosaur tracks. This gives you a choice between a visitor area with information boards and a clearly marked hiking route.
At the Tuchmacher Museum Bramsche, fluffy wool blankets are made on working machines that are over 100 years old. The Museum and Park Kalkriese features exhibits about the Battle of the Teutoburg Forest, presented using multimedia. The two places offer different cultural experiences: one focuses on the making of wool blankets, the other on the Battle of the Teutoburg Forest.
The Bad Iburg Treetop Walk combines a woodland experience with insights into the geological history of the Teutoburg Forest. It is almost 600 metres long. The walkway and its associated exhibition pavilion present the geological history of the region and are part of the UNESCO Global Geopark TERRA.vita. The accessible entrance tower is over 30 metres high and offers panoramic views of Iburg Castle and the Teutoburg Forest. Here, you can explore the woodland, geological history and views as distinct themes.
Discover more destinations: Bramsche, Bippen, Glandorf, Eggermühlen, Hasbergen, Bad Rothenfelde, Hesepe, Merzen.
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