District of Ahlintel

Rural tranquillity, creative nature experiences and real deceleration

Ahlintel stands for the original, green Emsdetten: wide landscapes, small farms, quiet paths and lovely special features make this district a real insider tip.

If you want to escape from everyday life and experience nature in its quiet, authentic form, you will find ideal conditions here.

This is what makes Ahlintel special:

Extensive green landscapes
Numerous farms and rural idylls
The creative magic forest with art objects
Charming little church
Quiet walking and cycling paths
Relaxed nature experiences away from the crowds

Ideal for a leisurely walk or a relaxed bike ride through the peaceful Münsterland cultural landscape. Ahlintel is nature enjoyment in its most relaxed form - authentic, quiet and full of little discoveries.

Your nature tip:

The Zauberwäldchen gives Ahlintel a very special touch: creative art installations await you between the trees and nature, combining the enjoyment of nature with cultural surprises. Let yourself be surprised and enchanted...

Ahlintel in pictures

Tour tips: Slow down on the way through the green cultural landscape

If you want to combine peace, nature and exercise, you will find the best conditions in Ahlintel. Gentle cycle paths, quiet walking routes and rural paths lead through green landscapes, charming farms and creative nature spots. Ideal for relaxed excursions by bike or on foot - far away from everyday life, very close to nature.

All information about the hike

The Postdamm and Mystikwald loop

The route starts in the picturesque village center of the farming community of Ahlintel. From here, the trail takes you to the Steinfurt waterworks before continuing along the historic Postdamm to the mystical Zauberwald, a fascinating wooded area with numerous art objects.

The Bagno and Max Clemens Canal circuit

Starting from the center of Emsdetten, you’ll head along Mühlenbachweg toward Lintel’s Kotten, where you’ll come across the historic Max-Clemens Canal for the first time. You’ll then continue through Nordwalde and the Steinfurt neighborhood of Borghorst all the way to the Bagno, the park surrounding the moated castle of Burgsteinfurt. From Steinfurt, the route takes you through the Borghorster Venn, past the Füchten glider airfield, and back to the former Max-Clemens Canal. You’ll then return to Emsdetten via the Brook.