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Cycle route · Meppen · Updated on 14 November 2026

Land-Schafft-Kultur cycle route

Land-Schafft-Kultur is a cycle route of 94.9 km from Meppen that starts and ends at the same spot. Along the way you'll find 128 benches, 2 water fountains and refill points, 4 public toilets and 4 bike pumps.

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Land-Schafft-Kultur
De hoogen Steener
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Land-Schafft-Kultur, photo 2
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Teufelssteine
Teufelssteine
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The route step by step

From start to finish, with what you pass along the way and the distance in between.

  • 94.9 km
  • ± 6:20 h
  • ↑ 169 m · ↓ 150 m
  • Hard
  • Circular ride
  • Regional route

This route is in pieces in OpenStreetMap, so there are no kilometres per pitstop. Along the way you'll find 128 benches, 2 water fountains and refill points, 4 public toilets and 4 bike pumps.

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The route with the pitstops and sights within 100 m of it.

4 sights along the way

In the order you pass them. With the Outdoor Pitstop app you hear their story on the spot.

Elevation and terrain

Up
↑ 169 m
Down
↓ 150 m
Highest point
52 m
Lowest point
13 m
  • 5-10% slope · 477 m

Elevation from Copernicus GLO-30 (European Union and ESA), smoothed.

produced using Copernicus WorldDEM-30 © DLR e.V. 2010-2014 and © Airbus Defence and Space GmbH 2014-2018 provided under COPERNICUS by the European Union and ESA; all rights reserved

Way types

94.9 km in total
  • Road: 49.7 km
  • Path: 21.9 km
  • Track: 11.4 km
  • Street: 9.1 km
  • Footpath (walk your bike): 1.8 km
  • Busy road: 954 m

Surfaces

94.9 km in total
  • Asphalt: 76.1 km
  • Gravel: 9 km
  • Paved: 7.7 km
  • Unknown: 2 km

About the cycle route Land-Schafft-Kultur

Updated on 14 November 2026, with data from OpenStreetMap, the AHN and Copernicus.

Where do you cycle?

Land-Schafft-Kultur is a circular ride of 94.9 km from Meppen: it starts and ends in the same place.

How hard is the route?

You climb 169 m in total and descend 150 m. Allow ± 6:20 h, without breaks. The level is hard.

What roads do you cycle on?

The longest part is road (49.7 km), path (21.9 km) and track (11.4 km). Of the surface, 76.1 km asphalt and 9 km gravel. For 2 km the surface is not known.

Pitstops along the way

Within 100 metres of the route there are 128 benches, 2 water fountains and refill points, 4 public toilets and 4 bike pumps. The Outdoor Pitstop app navigates you there.

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Sights nearby

Within 10 km of the route, best known first.

  1. 1Der hohe SteinDer hohe SteinArchaeological site · 173 m from the route
  2. 2Am hohen SteinAm hohen SteinArchaeological site · 311 m from the route
  3. 3Stein im HerrensandStein im HerrensandArchaeological site · 490 m from the route
  4. 4Großsteingrab auf dem SonderlingGroßsteingrab auf dem SonderlingArchaeological site · 556 m from the route
  5. 5DwerschsonderlingDwerschsonderlingArchaeological site · 574 m from the route
  6. 6Steinkiste von LindernSteinkiste von LindernArchaeological site · 587 m from the route
  7. 7SchlingsteineSchlingsteineArchaeological site · 1.4 km from the route
  8. 8Großsteingrab WachtumGroßsteingrab WachtumArchaeological site · 1.4 km from the route
  9. 9PoldenhünensteinePoldenhünensteineArchaeological site · 2.4 km from the route
  10. 10Oldendorfer HünensteineOldendorfer HünensteineArchaeological site · 2.4 km from the route
  11. 11Großsteingrab im Fuhrenkamp 2Großsteingrab im Fuhrenkamp 2Archaeological site · 3.2 km from the route
  12. 12Ganggrab von OstenwaldeGanggrab von OstenwaldeArchaeological site · 5.9 km from the route
  13. 13SteenbergSteenbergArchaeological site · 5.9 km from the route
  14. 14Männige BergeMännige BergeArchaeological site · 7.3 km from the route
  15. 15St. VitusSt. VitusAttraction · 7.3 km from the route
  16. 16Großsteingrab MeyerGroßsteingrab MeyerArchaeological site · 8 km from the route
  17. 17Großsteingrab ReineckeGroßsteingrab ReineckeArchaeological site · 8.1 km from the route
  18. 18Benediktinerinnenabtei St. Scholastika - Burg DinklageBenediktinerinnenabtei St. Scholastika - Burg DinklageCastle · 8.2 km from the route
  19. 19Großsteingrab im großen SandeGroßsteingrab im großen SandeArchaeological site · 8.2 km from the route
  20. 20Großsteingrab Rickelmann 2Großsteingrab Rickelmann 2Archaeological site · 8.4 km from the route
  21. 21Der steinerne SchlüsselDer steinerne SchlüsselArchaeological site · 8.4 km from the route
  22. 22Großsteingrab Rickelmann 1Großsteingrab Rickelmann 1Archaeological site · 8.5 km from the route
  23. 23Großsteingrab an der KölkesdoseGroßsteingrab an der KölkesdoseArchaeological site · 8.5 km from the route
  24. 24Schloss EggermühlenSchloss EggermühlenCastle · 8.7 km from the route
  25. 25St. Antonius KapelleSt. Antonius KapelleAttraction · 8.7 km from the route

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Frequently asked questions

How long is Land-Schafft-Kultur?

Land-Schafft-Kultur is 94.9 km long. Allow ± 6:20 h of riding: 15 km an hour, without breaks.

Is this route a circular ride?

Yes, the route starts and ends at the same spot.

Where does this route start?

The route starts in Meppen.

How hard is this route?

Hard, with 169 m of climbing.

Are there toilets along this route?

Yes, there are 4 public toilets within 100 m of the route.

Can you fill up with water along this route?

Yes, there are 2 water fountains and refill points within 100 m of the route.

What is there to see along this route?

Along the way you pass Museum im Kloster, De hoogen Steener and Stadtmuseum.

Can I download this route as a GPX file?

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