--- title: "Teuto-Ems Border Crosser Route" url: "https://www.niedersachsen-tourism.com/experience-discover/active-adventures/cycling/long-distance-cycle-routes/teuto-ems-border-crosser-route" description: "Teuto-Ems Border Crosser Route - This unique cycle route takes you across historical and present-day borders, following old smuggler paths and ancient trade routes." language: "en" breadcrumb: "Root > Home > Experience & Discover > Active adventures > Cycling > Long-distance cycle routes > Teuto-Ems Border Crosser Route" --- Teuto-Ems Border Crosser Route ============================== Discover borders and experience nature **This unique cycle route takes you across historical and present-day borders, following old smuggler paths and ancient trade routes.** --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Teuto-Ems Border Crosser Route offers cyclists a fascinating journey across historical boundary lines and scenic landscapes. Spanning 146 kilometres, it links the regions between the Teutoburg Forest and the River Ems. Certified with four stars by the ADFC (German Cyclists’ Association), the Teuto-Ems Border Crosser Route ranks among the most scenic cycle routes in Niedersachsen (Lower Saxony). - Zahlreiche Hofläden auf der Grenzgängerroute bieten Köstlichkeiten für das Picknick an Radeln auf der Grenzgängerroute Radeln auf der Grenzgängerroute Radeln auf der Grenzgängerroute Radeln auf der Grenzgängerroute Teuto-Ems Grenzgängerroute Fahrrad fahren **Cycling along former borders** **On the tracks of smugglers** ------------------------------ Salt – once known as white gold – was smuggled across the borders of the Kingdom of Prussia into the region some 200 years ago. Today, those borders exist only on old maps. The former smugglers’ routes have long since been transformed into cycle routes – and what paths they are! Covering 146 kilometres, the route winds through dense forests, past castles and welcoming country cafés. **Healing from the depths** **The power of saltwater** -------------------------- Think saltwater only comes from the sea? Not quite! In the , there are traces of an ancient sea, with salt deposits still visible today. In , a graduation tower disperses the salty water into the air – helping you relax and breathe deeply. If you’d rather take the plunge, you can enjoy the soothing waters of a thermal spa. The spa towns of the Osnabrücker Land are close together, each offering indulgent wellness experiences – like in , where visitors can even see saltwater bubbling straight up from the spring. Neues Gradierwerk in Bad Rothenfelde Schwimmbecken Carpesol Therme Bad Rothenfelde Am Gradierwerk in Bad Rothenfelde wird feine Sole vernebelt Bad Laer Wellness in Bad Laer Ideale Landschaft für ausgedehnte Radtouren **Battle of the Teutoburg Forest and TERRA.vita** **Bringing history to life** ---------------------------- In the distance, the rolling silhouette of the Teutoburg Forest comes into view. Fields, forests and small villages shape the landscape. In Osnabrücker Land, visitors journey from one fascinating chapter of history to the next. One of the biggest draws is the . Families especially love the dinosaur tracks in the . The leads explorers in the footsteps of dinosaurs through the Wiehen Hills. A holiday in Osnabrücker Land is packed with exciting experiences. The , with petting animals and evening campfires, is perfect for a family getaway. **Osnabrücker Land – a region for explorers** **Castles, towns and tales of the past** ---------------------------------------- But it’s not all forests. The landscape is full of variety – rolling hills, moors and lakes. Scattered throughout are picturesque castles, most notably . also boasts a castle, though it’s the charming old town that truly captivates. A stroll through the historic town centre, with its narrow, centuries-old houses, is a must – as is a visit to the . On the door handle, the word *Friede* (‘Peace’) commemorates the year 1648, when the Peace of Westphalia ended the Thirty Years’ War right here in Osnabrück. Those wanting to dive deeper into history can take to their bikes and follow a stage of the . Like the Border Crosser Route, it has been awarded four stars by the ADFC and continues all the way to Münster. **Cycle touring between the Teutoburg Forest and the River Ems** ---------------------------------------------------------------- **Exploring the Border Crosser Route** Play external content Please accept all necessary cookies to watch this video. **Highlights along the Border Crosser Route** **Tourismusgesellschaft Osnabrücker Land mbH** Herrenteichsstraße 17/18 49074 Osnabrück T: +49 541 323 4571 or