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The Three Sisters Tour in Münsterland

Cycling tour starting in Gronau-Epe in Nordrhein-Westfahlen from the 4☼☼☼☼Hotel Schepers – 7 nights accommodation with breakfast, 3 gourmet meals or buffets in the hotel restaurant, parking at the hotel, and much more

©  (c) Münsterland e.V.
2026
early booking 2% until 15/03/2025
Overview
Dates 2026

Arrival every Saturday from April 18th to October 10th

Off season: April 18th to May 2nd and September 19th to October 10th

Low season: July 18th to August 8th

High season: May 9th to July 11th and August 15th to September 12th

Arrival every Saturday from April 18th to October 10th

Off season: April 18th to May 2nd and September 19th to October 10th

Low season: July 18th to August 8th

High season: May 9th to July 11th and August 15th to September 12th

Tour
  • 269-287 km cycling
  • flat and uniformly marked cycle paths (junction system)
  • flat, 80% car-free, 20% quiet side roads
Tour characteristics
  • Fitness
  • Cycle path quality
  • Signage
Route
Saturday, arrival in Gronau-Epe

To Gronau-Epe to the 4☼☼☼☼Hotel Schepers to meet the three Schepers sisters, parking at the hotel, welcome dinner. Your rental bike (if booked) will be ready for you.

Sunday, Dinkelstein Route (31 miles)

To Gronau – city of pop music (birthplace of Udo Lindenberg) and beautiful churches. Across the Dutch border along the Dinkel river to Losser (historic Erve Kraesgenberg farm) to the arboretum near De Lutte, then back through the De Oelemars nature reserve.

Monday, Ahaus (37 km)

Bike tour through the Lasterfeld to picturesque Ahle. Passing Horst moated castle (including school museum) to the center of Ahaus (Gothic church). The return route takes you via Wessum (clog village) and Graes back to the hotel.

Active tour: Detour to Alstätte (+ 19 km) – characterized by agriculture for many centuries. Traditional crafts and farms are still present today.

Tuesday, Alstätte - Buurse (44 km)

Bike tour along the Dinkel River and through the Amtsvenn to the historic “Haarmühle” mill right on the German-Dutch border. Return through the Weiße Venn.

Wednesday, Metelen (48 km)

Cycle eastwards to Metelen. Return to the hotel via the village of Heek and neighboring Nienborg. Dinner included in the evening.

Active tour: Detour to Ochtrup (old textile factory, pottery, doll, and toy museum) + 10 km.

Thursday, Gronau - Bad Bentheim (47 km)

Cycle to the Dreiländersee lake, where North Rhine-Westphalia, Lower Saxony, and Holland meet; continue through the Gildehauser Venn moorland and heathland area to the traditional town of Bad Bentheim with its imposing castle.

Active tour: Cycle back via Gildehaus (+ 8 km).

Friday, Enschede cheese market (43 km)

To Enschede in the Netherlands. The popular cheese and fish market with numerous snack bars awaits you at Van Heek Square in the city center; the return trip is via Stroinkslanden. Dinner is included in the evening.

Saturday, journey home

After breakfast

Tour Map
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Prices & Services
Price per person
  • double room | half board (3 x) - comfort - 8 days
    • 18.04. - 02.05.2026, 19.09. - 10.10.2026 | A - Off season
      € 599,- Arrival Sa
    • 18.07. - 08.08.2026 | B - Low season
      € 649,- Arrival Sa
    • 09.05. - 11.07.2026, 15.08. - 12.09.2026 | C - High season
      € 679,- Arrival Sa
  • double room | half board (3 x) - Superior - 8 days
    • 18.04. - 02.05.2026, 19.09. - 10.10.2026 | A - Off season
      € 699,- Arrival Sa
    • 18.07. - 08.08.2026 | B - Low season
      € 749,- Arrival Sa
    • 09.05. - 11.07.2026, 15.08. - 12.09.2026 | C - High Season
      € 779,- Arrival Sa
  • single room | half board (3 x) - 8 days
    • 18.04. - 02.05.2026, 19.09. - 10.10.2026 | A - Off season
      € 734,- Arrival Sa
    • 18.07. - 08.08.2026 | B - Low season
      € 784,- Arrival Sa
    • 09.05. - 11.07.2026, 15.08. - 12.09.2026 | C - High season
      € 814,- Arrival Sa
Services
  • 7 nights accommodation with breakfast buffet
  • 3 gourmet menus or buffets in the hotel restaurant (Saturday, Wednesday, and Friday)
  • Parking space at the hotel
  • Wellness basket with cozy bathrobe, slippers, and sauna towel
  • Use of the hotel's wellness area
  • Flat rate with transfers according to the route, including €1,000 liability per person
  • Information package with tour map
  • GPS data on request
  • 7-day service hotline
Not included

various train journeys, possible local tax

Discount
  • Early bird discount
    • 2 % per person until 15.03.2026 on arrival Sa from 18.04. - 10.10.2026
  • Online discount
    • 1 % per person on arrival Sa from 18.04. - 10.10.2026
  • Child discount
    • 100 % until 6 years on arrival Sa from 18.04. - 10.10.2026
    • 50 % until 15 years on arrival Sa from 18.04. - 10.10.2026
Your hotel
  • Schepers - More Information
    4 stars
    Schepers
    Gronau-Epe

    LOCATION: Hotel Schepers is located in the Epe district of Gronau, directly on the Dinkel River, and is surrounded by extensive green spaces and an advanced network of cycle paths. Its idyllic…

    extension on request

Gastronomy

Extensive breakfast buffet every day. Three gourmet menus or buffets in the hotel restaurant in the evening (Saturday, Wednesday, and Friday). The restaurant, with its beautiful ambiance, is well known throughout the Münsterland region; the cuisine is regional and seasonal, and the service is excellent.

Information
Our rental bikes
Place of interest
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    Gronau

    Gronau is located in North Rhine-Westphalia, more precisely in the western Münsterland, right on the border with Enschede in…

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    Alstätte in Ahaus

    Located in the far west of the Münsterland region on the Dutch border, the tranquil village of Alstätte offers plenty of life…

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    Ahaus

    Ahaus is a town in the western Münsterland region in the north-west of North Rhine-Westphalia. The town borders the…

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    De Lutte

    The small village of De Lutte is located in the municipality of Losser in the Dutch province of Overijssel. Losser lies to…

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    Buurse

    The small village of Buurse is located in the Dutch province of Overijssel. Buurse has 1,430 inhabitants and belongs to the…