Monastery, canal and cliffs

The approximately 30-kilometre circular tour "Monastery, canal and cliffs" leads through the varied landscape to the west and south of Ibbenbüren. It starts in the centre of Ibbenbüren. From there, you first cycle along the idyllic Ibbenbürener Aa river on a flat, tarmac cycle path towards Gravenhorst Monastery.

The route then continues to the so-called "wet triangle", the striking waterway junction of the Dortmund-Ems Canal and the Mittelland Canal. The cycle path now follows the Dortmund-Ems Canal in a southerly direction. This section offers sweeping views of the western Teutoburg Forest and invites you to take a break at the nearby Loismann Botanical Gardens and NaturaGart Park.

The more challenging part of the tour begins north of Dörenthe. The route crosses the Teutoburg Forest on a moderate but longer ascent. At the hikers' car park on the main road 219, you have the opportunity to plan a short hike to the Dörenthe cliffs - spectacular sandstone formations with panoramic views of the Münsterland region.

After visiting the cliffs, the route leads past the Ibbenbüren summer toboggan run, then down through wooded terrain and back to the starting point. The route combines nature experiences, historical buildings and waterways - a recommended circular tour for all those who want to discover the Münsterland actively and culturally.

Travelling by car:

Coming from the A1 motorway:

• Take the A1 and B219 to Münsterstraße in Ibbenbüren
• Continue on Rudolf-Diesel-Straße and Gustav-Deiters-Straße until you reach Schierloher Mühlenweg

Travelling by public transport:

Coming from Münster (Westf.):

• Take the S50 bus in the direction of Ibbenbüren to the "Brügge/Disco, Ibbenbüren" stop
• Groner Allee can be reached on foot in 10 minutes (800m)

Parking is available at the hiking car park in Groner Allee.

Information for cyclists

With over 4500 kilometres of junction network, even those unfamiliar with the area can easily navigate and find their way around the region's cycle paths and themed routes. Junction 5 is a good starting point for the Monastery, Canal and Cliffs cycle tour.

• Requirements: predominantly flat, towards the end a climb over the "Teuto"
• Character: mainly side roads, gravelled or asphalted cycle paths
• Highlights along the route: Gravenhorst Monastery, Surenburg Castle, NaturaGart Park, Dörenther Klippen/Hockendes Weib, summer toboggan run, Ibbenbüren city centre

Links
Internetseite: https://www.muensterland.com/tourismus/orte-muensterland/orte-staedte-im-muensterland/ibbenbueren-tourismus/radfahren-in-ibbenbueren/radtour-ibbenbueren/
komoot: https://www.komoot.com/de-de/tour/2292769260

Wanderparkplatz Groner Allee, Ibbenbüren

Wanderparkplatz Groner Allee, Ibbenbüren