Hümmlinger Ems-Tour

From the height of a bicycle saddle, wide wide views over the gently undulating cultural and natural landscape as soon as you leave the you leave the center of Lathen and follow the cycle junctions across the EmsEms.

If children are taking part in the 61-kilometre long bike tour, a stop at the doll museum in Niederlangen is a must. Niederlangen is a must. On the upper floor of the Alte Schule community center "doll mother" Ulrike Küppers exhibits around 1,000 dolls in the lovingly decorated rooms. dolls on display. A few pedal strokes further on, visitors young and old can explore the Jürgen Eden's private Playmobil collection in the Miniwelten Lathen. In over 20 themed worlds, there are around 3,500 figures and over 300 vehicles can be seen. Several trains also run through the individual parts of the site.

The Dankernsee with its three-kilometer-long, shallow sandy beach is the largest bathing lake in the Emsland and is not only ideal for cyclists on beautiful summer cyclists for a short refreshment break. Otherwise, the route takes you past the Holiday Center Schloss Dankern, Germany's largest family vacation park, straight on to the shipping town of Haren. to the shipping town of Haren.

The maritime city on the Ems in the truest sense of the word is still an important location for internationally operating shipping companies. A good insight into the past can be gained from the historic vessels in the Shipping Museum, and the nearby lock keeper's house focuses on the development of coastal shipping. the center of attention. The cityscape is characterized by the masts and bascule bridges over the waterways, the "Emsland Cathedral" is particularly impressive: St. Martinus Church with its impressive, almost 60-metre-high dome serves as a landmark visible from afar. landmark visible from afar.

A highlight in the literal sense of the word is the Hilter Mühle. The "Erdholländer", which is over 200 years old, stands on a on a 34-metre-high hill.

During the cycle tour through the southern foothills of the Hümmling, powerful detonations can be heard at times. can be heard. The reason for this is the Wehrtechnische Dienstelle für Waffen und Munition (WTD 91), which operates the largest test firing range in Europe here, covering 19,200 hectares. operates here. The moorland of the Tinner/ Staverner Dose is completely part of the shooting range. The "Cycling by numbers" tour takes you around the around the large nature reserve to the destination of Lathen.