--- title: "Deutsche Fehnroute - Alternative route" url: "https://www.wiefelstede-touristik.de/en/tour/deutsche-fehnroute-alternative-route" description: "A widely travelled man with a lot of imagination once called the vast, flat land of the Jümmiger Hammrich the “Mesopotamia of East Frisia”. Even if this comparison is certainly a bit far-fetched, the recreation area between Leda and Jümme with the officially recognised recreation resort Detern still has a lot to offer, especially appreciated by nature lovers. The \"Zweistromland\" lying between the dikes is only part of the Jümme Samtgemeinde. The geest with tree-lined embankments and the remains of a once treeless and shrubless raised bog stand in sharp contrast to the lush green and flat meadows of the Hammriche. More information at: Deutsche Fehnroute e.V.Ledastraße 1026789 Leer0491 919696 40info@deutsche-fehnroute.dewww.deutsche-fehnroute.defacebook.com/fehnrouteinstagram.com/deutsche_fehnroute" language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://img.oastatic.com/img2/32202112/max/variant.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Wiefelstede Touristik > Rad & Aktiv > Tour" --- GPX Share Deutsche Fehnroute - Alternative route ====================================== - 27.17 km long - Round trip - Difficulty: easy - Condition: - Great panorama - Bicycle *Play video*Play external content Please accept all necessary cookies to watch this video. *Play video*Play external content Please accept all necessary cookies to watch this video. Cyclists at the Jümmedeich Entrance gate Castle Stickhausen Jümmesee - 2:30 h - 27.17 km - 13 m - 5 m - -1 m - 8 m - 9 m - - Start: Apen - Destination: Leer The alternative route of the Deutsche Fehnroute allows you to halve the 173 km long circular route. A widely travelled man with a lot of imagination once called the vast, flat land of the Jümmiger Hammrich the “Mesopotamia of East Frisia”. Even if this comparison is certainly a bit far-fetched, the recreation area between Leda and Jümme with the officially recognised recreation resort Detern still has a lot to offer, especially appreciated by nature lovers. The "Zweistromland" lying between the dikes is only part of the Jümme Samtgemeinde. The geest with tree-lined embankments and the remains of a once treeless and shrubless raised bog stand in sharp contrast to the lush green and flat meadows of the Hammriche. More information at: Deutsche Fehnroute e.V. Ledastraße 10 26789 Leer 0491 919696 40 Read more Good to know ------------ Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Directions You can find a detailed route description in the "Travel and Route Guide" of the Deutsche Fehnroute, which you can order for free on our website . Read more Equipment Apart from the standard equipment of every cyclist such as rainwear, helmet, sufficient drinking water and food, this route does not place great demands on the equipment. Read more Directions & Parking facilities **Getting there**You can reach us from the south (Ruhr area, Cologne, Düsseldorf) via the A31 motorway and from the east (Oldenburg, Bremen, Hannover) initially via the A1, then change to the A29 towards Oldenburg and there to the A28 towards Leer/Emden. Read more **Parking**Since the Deutsche Fehnroute is a circular route, you can start at any town along the route. Numerous hotels offer their guests parking for the duration of the entire stay, provided the first or last night is spent there. Please discuss this with the respective establishment! Furthermore, there are numerous free and paid parking options along the Deutsche Fehnroute. For precise information, it is best to contact the on the route. Read more **Public transportation**The following locations on the Deutsche Fehnroute can be reached by train: Leer, Augustfehn and Papenburg . Long-distance bus stops are available in Leer, Hesel and Uplengen/Jübberde . Read more Additional information On the portal "Grenzenlos Aktiv im Nordwesten" you can plan individual routes in the Fehn area or download the Deutsche Fehnroute as a GPS track. Or get the "Grenzenlos Aktiv" app, which even offers a navigation function. Read more Literature explorise Holiday Road "Deutsche Fehnroute" (Travel Guide) / Grebennikov Verlag / ISBN: 978-3-941784-44-4 / €14.90 Photo book Deutsche Fehnroute by Jürgen Woltmann / Isensee Verlag / ISBN: 978-3-89995-691-7 / €14.80 "Far away is so near" (novel) by Frerich Ihben / Geest-Verlag / ISBN: 978-386685-588-5 / €12.00 All items are also available in the . Read more License (master data) Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author Since the route runs exclusively on bike paths without inclines and is signposted in both directions, it is ideal for beginners. Read more Safety guidelines Apart from observing the general traffic rules, there are no special safety instructions. Read more Map KVplan Deutsche Fehnroute scale 1:50,000; with local maps on the reverse side at a scale of 1:25,000; ISBN: 978-3-89641-667-4; price €5.00 bikeline Deutsche Fehnroute and Int. Dollard Route; ring binder with detailed maps; scale 1:50,000; ISBN: 978-3-85000-660-6; price €12.90 available in the . Read more Nearby ------ View on map - Tours 52.03 km - Bicycle 164.44 km - Bicycle 42.97 km - Bicycle **outdooractive** Contact Apen Download GPX file - -