- 3:20 h
- 54.07 km
- 34 m
- 34 m
- -2 m
- 19 m
- 21 m
- Start: Rastede, Wiefelstede
- Destination: Wiefelstede, Rastede
The approx. 54-kilometer-long route leads from Rastede via Wiefelstede and Varel to the Jadebusen. Numerous fish restaurants invite you to rest here in the harbor. From the dike, you can already catch a first glimpse of the quiet zones of the Nationalpark Wattenmeer hidden behind. The Wadden Sea is recognized by the UNESCO World Heritage Commission as a World Natural Heritage. In Jaderberg, there is the possibility to visit the Jaderpark.
Highlights:
- Beachclub Nethen (Nethen): Here, cyclists will find a dreamlike white sandy beach, tropical sun umbrellas, and crystal-clear water. Right next to the admission-required bathing lake, a café and a snack bar offer food and drinks. Especially in nice summer weather, it is the perfect place for a short break. The beach club also includes a water skiing facility and a dog beach.
- The Varel harbor offers berths for private sports boats and is the home port of some fishing cutters, a location for commercial enterprises, and a tourist attraction. For cyclists, it is advisable to enjoy fish in the various gastronomy establishments with a fresh sea breeze.
- The Jaderpark in Jaderberg is a privately owned animal and leisure park. The park is divided into four theme areas: the zoo, the leisure park, the adventure park, and the fun park. The family-friendly Jaderpark is considered an ideal excursion destination for young and old and is easily accessible by bike.
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Directions & Parking facilities
A28 / A29 / A31
Your arrival by car is along the A1 and A29 motorways to Oldenburg, and from Oldenburg further along the A28 towards Emden/Leer to Westerstede or your desired destination in Ammerland.
You can conveniently arrive by train at the following stations in Ammerland and the region.
Stations: Leer, Augustfehn, Westerstede-Ocholt, Bad Zwischenahn, Oldenburg, Rastede
You can easily reach the other towns and districts by bus.
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Map
You can order the overview map and the cycle hiking map set with all 15 themed routes here for the price of €7.90 plus postage. The individual maps have a scale of 1:30,000.
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