Werse cycle path

The landscape along the Werse is surprisingly varied. From the urbanised south of Münsterland, the river cycle path leads westwards. Here, fields, meadows and farms dominate the landscape. Before it flows into the Ems, the Werse still shows its original face with wild and romantic floodplain landscapes, sandbanks and oxbow lakes. Several specially erected viewing towers along the route provide a marvellous overview of the landscape, while 34 information blocks present numerous cultural and scenic features. The Werse cycle path also connects the parks of three former state garden shows in Hamm, Rheda-Weidenbrück and Oelde.

Character
The route is signposted throughout with the yellow cycle path logo and is mainly flat on tarmac cycle paths and side roads.

Route
Rheda-Wiedenbrück - Oelde - Beckum - Ahlen - Drensteinfurt - Münster

Tour combinations
With a connection to the Ems Cycle Route, you can plan a long Werse-Ems loop (190 km) from Rheda-Wiedenbrück, for example.

Arrival/means of transport
Arrival and departure by train, e.g. to Münster and from Hamm, www.bahn.de
Bicycle bus between Beckum and Münster on Sundays and public holidays (April-October).

Cycle-friendly accommodation
Hotel Samson in Beckum, www.hotel-samson.de
City Hotel in Ahlen, www.cityhotel-ahlen.de

Maps & Literature
Flyer with overview map and tips for download at www.werseradweg.de.
Bikeline cycle tour book with map 1:50,000 "Werse-Ems-Radweg", 99 pages, 11.90 euros.
BVA cycling map " Werse Rad Weg" 1:50,000 at 6.95 euros.

Information (general)
Münsterland e.V. - Tourismus, Airportallee 1, 48268 Greven, hotline 0800/9392919.

The complete article was published in Trekkingbike issue 5/2015. You can read the entire issue in the Trekkingbike app (iTunes and Google Play) or order the issue in the DK shop.