Outdoor activities as a counterbalance to everyday life are more popular than ever. Whether cycling or hiking on designated trails, horseback riding, or water sports in untouched nature – the Emsland region is diverse in landscape and offers numerous opportunities to let off steam, relax, and enjoy.

For example, in the nature parks: The Bourtanger Moor-Veenland International Nature Park is once the largest contiguous moorland area in Central Europe, an extraordinary adventure space for nature lovers and those seeking relaxation.

Rolling hills and deep forests, expansive moors and heaths, charming villages, and a unique castle – this is the natural heritage preserved by the Hümmling Nature Park. Its numerous megalithic tombs in the heart of the Hümmling, along the Route of Megalithic Culture, make it "rich in stones."

Those who want to explore the landscape from a different perspective can take to the water or horseback. A total of 440 km of water are easily navigable for canoeists, and exploring on horseback is a unique experience, and not just for horse lovers.
And if you want to end the day in the middle of nature, you can take a break at a campsite – almost all of these in Emsland are located on the banks of the Ems and Hase rivers.