Löningen

Situated on the bank of the river Hase, Löningen extends across 143 square kilometers at an elevation of 24 meters above sea level.

The settlement, first mentioned as Loingo in 822, changed control from Tecklenburg to Münster diocese in 1400 and later became part of Oldenburg Duchy.

The municipal administration preserves local traditions through regular town gatherings and maintains strong connections with its agricultural heritage in Lower Saxony.

The town center provides municipal services, shopping facilities, and educational institutions for its 13,796 residents recorded at the end of 2022.

British forces advanced into Löningen on April 10, 1945, leading to the retreat of German military units stationed in the area.

Location: Cloppenburg

Elevation above the sea: 24 m

Shares border with: Herzlake, Lähden, Werlte, Lindern, Lastrup, Essen, Menslage, Brokstreek, Ahausen, Herbergen

Website: https://loeningen.de

GPS coordinates: 52.73600,7.75790

Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:51