Rhododendronroute

Start: Bad Zwischenahn, Wiefelstede, Westerstede

Destination: Westerstede, Bad Zwischenahn, Wiefelstede

difficulty
easy
distance
46,7 km
duration
2 hours 50 minutes
total ascend
28 m
elevation max
15 m
elevation min
4 m
panorama
100/100
condition
20/100

Start	Bad Zwischenahn, Wiefelstede, Westerstede
Destination	Westerstede, Bad Zwischenahn, Wiefelstede
difficulty	easy
distance	46,7 km
duration	2 hours 50 minutes
total ascend	28 m
elevation max	15 m
elevation min	4 m
panorama	100/100
condition	20/100

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When the rhododendrons are in bloom (late April to early June) there is no way around this bike tour. This circuit connects the three most beautiful rhododendron parks in Germany. The Hobbie family's largest rhododenron park (70 hectares) is located in the village of Linswege, a district of the district town of Westerstede. With a total area of 70 hectares, it is not only Germany's largest rhododendron park, but is also rightly considered by experts to be one of the largest and most beautiful in Europe. Also worth seeing is the rhododendron park of the Bruns tree nursery in Gristede and the park of the gardens in Bad Zwischenahn. The route is signposted in both directions. Entry is possible anywhere.

The Ammerland is the center of rhododendron breeding in Germany. Nowhere else is this amount and variety to be found. In the flowering period from the end of April to the beginning of June, the evergreen plants add white, pink or red spots to the unique park landscape. The rhododendron route connects the three large rhododendron parks in Ammerland and offers many colorful views of countless rhododendrons on the 47 kilometer route, which can be discovered on the right and left in the private gardens.

Highlights RIGHT AND LEFT OF THE ROUTE

Rhodopark Hobbie (Linswege / Westerstede), total area 70 hectares, Germany's largest rhododendron park, over 250 rhododendron wild species and several thousand varieties of rhododendrons and azaleas in all colors, shapes and variations.
Bruns tree nursery (Wiefelstede), over 1000 different rhododendron varieties and free-range azaleas form the core of the collection.
Park der Gärten (Park of the Gardens Bad Zwischenahn), nationwide unique park as Germany's largest model garden and to a certain extent the showcase of the Ammerland tree nursery, 43 model gardens for your own garden design, over 2000 rhododendron varieties and species.
Landscape window rhododendron (Gießelhorster Kirchweg / Westerstede), these are five towers with unique mirror constructions that allow a fascinating view of the surrounding rhododendrons.

Impressions

© Ammerland Touristik, Ostfriesland Tourismus

Directions
The entire rhododendron route is marked with a green rhododendron flower symbol. The tour is signposted in both directions and cyclists can ride the tour in both directions and combine it with other tours. In addition, the intermediate signposts of the cycle traffic system indicate the direction on the way.

The exact route description can be found on the GPX track.
Equipment
No special equipment is required. A repair and breakdown kit can be carried for safety.
Tip
With this route you should plan more time and z. B. make a short detour to the "Park of Gardens". In addition to the numerous rhododendrons, over 90 themed gardens and plant collections offer a fascinating insight into Ammerland garden art. Several hours should be planned for visiting the three rhododendron parks.
Getting there
A28 / A29 / A31

You arrive by car along the A1 and A 29 autobahns to Oldenburg and from Oldenburg on along the A 28 towards Emden / Leer to Westerstede.
Parking
You will find public and free parking spaces at many start and finish points.
Public transit
You can travel comfortably by train at the following train stations in Ammerland and the region.

Railway stations: Leer, Augustfehn, Westerstede-Ocholt, Bad Zwischenahn, Oldenburg, Rastede

You can easily reach the other places and districts by bus.
Maps
The tour directory & overview map "Discover the cycling landscape" can be ordered free of charge:

Ammerland tourism
Ammerlandallee 12
26655 Westerstede
Tel .: +49 (0) 4488 56 30 00
atis@ammerland.de
www.ammerland-touristik.de

Only available in German