Landkreis Emsland district, Lower Saxony, Germany

Places to visit near Lorup

Lorup is a town in Landkreis Emsland district, Lower Saxony, Germany, home to about 2,986 people. Within 50 km by road there are 74 places to visit — 24 churches, 31 wildlife, forests & gardens, 13 forts & heritage and 0 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Großes Tate Meer (9 km), Melmmoor/Kuhdammoor (10 km) and Theikenmeer (10 km).

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Lorup, Lower Saxony
Lorup, Landkreis Emsland district, Lower Saxony, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Lorup at a glance

Location
Landkreis Emsland district, Lower Saxony, Germany
Population
about 2,986
Coordinates
52.9250° N, 7.6434° E
Places within 50 km
74 (74 must-see)
Best time to visit
November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Lorup

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Churches near Lorup

124 churches within 100 km of Lorup. The closest is St. Prosper Und Ludmilla Kirche (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Lorup

71 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Lorup. The closest is Großes Tate Meer (9 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

  • Großes Tate Meer · sanctuary · Cloppenburg district · ~9 km · Must-see
  • Melmmoor/Kuhdammoor · sanctuary · Landkreis Emsland · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Theikenmeer · sanctuary · Landkreis Emsland · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Langelt · sanctuary · Landkreis Emsland · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Bockholter Dose · sanctuary · Landkreis Emsland · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Markatal · sanctuary · Cloppenburg district · ~15 km · Must-see

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Forts & heritage near Lorup

46 forts & heritage within 100 km of Lorup. The closest is Gedenkstätte Esterwegen (12 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Lorup

13 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Lorup. The closest is Drielaker See (59 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Drielaker See · lake · Oldenburg · ~59 km · Must-see
  • Proostmeer · lake · Groningen · ~76 km · Must-see
  • Darnsee · lake · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~76 km · Must-see
  • Großes Heiliges Meer · lake · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~80 km · Must-see
  • Erdfallsee · lake · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~80 km · Must-see
  • Heideweiher · lake · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~81 km · Must-see

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Parks near Lorup

11 parks within 100 km of Lorup. The closest is Tier Und Freizeitpark Thüle (24 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Lorup

11 museums within 100 km of Lorup. The closest is Emsland Archäologie Museum (44 km); the best-known is Haus Für Medienkunst Oldenburg (56 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Lorup

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 55 km on the road.

  1. Start in Lorup
  2. 10 km Melmmoor/Kuhdammoor · nature spot, Landkreis Emsland
  3. 2 km Gedenkstätte Esterwegen · heritage site, Landkreis Emsland
  4. 11 km Großes Tate Meer · nature spot, Cloppenburg district
  5. 5 km Langelt · nature spot, Landkreis Emsland
  6. 17 km Theikenmeer · nature spot, Landkreis Emsland
  7. 10 km Back to Lorup

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How to reach Lorup

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Lorup by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches24124St. Prosper Und Ludmilla Kirche (12 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens3171Großes Tate Meer (9 km)
    Forts & heritage1346Gedenkstätte Esterwegen (12 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs013Drielaker See (59 km)
    Parks211Tier Und Freizeitpark Thüle (24 km)
    Museums111Emsland Archäologie Museum (44 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints09Gierenberg (62 km)
    Other attractions16Stift Börstel (38 km)
    Treks22Kurfürsten-Runde - Hümmling-Pfade (14 km)
    Beaches & coast02Schwarzer Leuchtturm (83 km)
    Buddhist sites01Kloster Bentlage (88 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Fatih Moschee (96 km)

    Lorup: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Lorup?

    Großes Tate Meer (nature spot, about 9 km), Melmmoor/Kuhdammoor (nature spot, about 10 km), Theikenmeer (nature spot, about 10 km), Gedenkstätte Esterwegen (heritage site, about 12 km), Langelt (nature spot, about 12 km), Bockholter Dose (nature spot, about 12 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Lorup?

    74 places on Spotwander: 24 churches, 31 wildlife, forests & gardens, 13 forts & heritage, 2 parks, 1 museum.

    Which is the nearest church to Lorup?

    St. Prosper Und Ludmilla Kirche, about 12 km by road; Nikolaikirche (30 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Lorup?

    Großes Tate Meer, about 9 km by road; Melmmoor/Kuhdammoor (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Lorup?

    Gedenkstätte Esterwegen, about 12 km by road; Schlingsteine (14 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Lorup?

    Start in Lorup, visit Melmmoor/Kuhdammoor, then Gedenkstätte Esterwegen, then Großes Tate Meer, then Langelt, then Theikenmeer, and drive back — about 55 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Lorup?

    November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Lorup

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Lorup’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Lorup on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.