Discover Lehe: Pünte ferry, walking trails and family activities

When planning a trip to Lehe, specific points of interest can help: the Leher Pünte ferry, the signposted Lehe hiking and walking routes, and family-friendly activities.

Leher Pünte Ferry and Walking Trails

The Leher Pünte ferry is located between the Herbrum and Bollingerfähr locks and is the only cable ferry on the navigable Ems. Volunteer ferry operators carry pedestrians and cyclists across the river. Operating arrangements vary by season, so check the timetable before travelling. This lets you factor the crossing into your plans without assuming it operates on a particular day.

The three Lehe hiking and walking routes were completed in 2011 and run close to the Leher Pünte ferry. They are signposted and range from 2.2 to 11.9 kilometres. This gives you a clear comparison between shorter and longer routes. Along the way, the routes pass through wet meadows, ponds, pastures, hedgerows, forests and heathland. Eleven habitat boards explain the landscape and the local wildlife and plant life.

Family Activities and Insights

The Leher Püntenpatent includes Emsratten schlagen, ring throwing and fishing as family activities. Which activities are available on site may depend on local arrangements.

Struven Hus has a children’s area with drawing boards and other play options suitable for children. Before booking, ask for confirmation of which facilities are available on site. Visitors can view historic agricultural machinery and equipment on the grounds; access may depend on accommodation arrangements.

If you are also considering a holiday apartment rather than a hotel, Struven Hus has four family-friendly holiday apartments in a former barn. Each is approximately 80 square metres; accessibility was considered in their design. Check availability and the specific facilities before booking.

A Wider View of the Emsland

The wider Emsland destination offers more than 1,400 kilometres of cycling routes and 1,100 kilometres of riding trails, as well as opportunities for hiking and Nordic walking. These regional route figures may change over time. They refer to the Emsland, not to the routes in Lehe. In the northeast of the Emsland district, Hümmling Nature Park also covers around 580 square kilometres. Cycling and hiking trails there pass historic sites, megalithic tombs and Schloss Clemenswerth.

The Emsland Route is a 395-kilometre circular route through five landscapes: Northern Ems Valley, Hümmling, Bourtanger Moor, Hasetal and Southern Emsland. It is very well signposted, mostly flat, paved and traffic-free, and is particularly suitable for beginners and families with children. The 19 towns along the route can serve as starting and finishing points. This information describes the route in the Emsland as a wider travel destination.

Discover more destinations: Sögel, Rhede, Walchum, Lünne, Holte, Holthausen, Lingen, Spelle

For the wider travel overview: Emsland.