Naturpark Wattenmeer

54.07 km long
Round trip
Difficulty: medium
Condition: easy
Great panorama
Bicycle Ride
  • 3:20 h
  • 54.07 km
  • 34 m
  • 34 m
  • -2 m
  • 19 m
  • 21 m
  • Start: Rastede, Wiefelstede
  • Destination: Wiefelstede, Rastede
Course north towards Jadebusen

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.

Good to know

Best to visit

suitable
Depends on weather

Directions

The entire "Naturpark Wattenmeer" route is marked with a blue watt bird symbol. It is signposted in both directions, so it can be ridden in either direction and combined with other routes. Additionally, interim signposts of the cycling system indicate the direction along the way. You can find the exact route guidance in the GPX track or conveniently navigate with the app "Grenzenlos aktiv".

Equipment

No special equipment is required. For safety, a repair and puncture kit can be carried.

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.

Public and free car parks can be found at many start and finish points along the route.

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.

License (master data)

License: Attribution, ShareAlike

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

Probably the smallest pub in Germany is located at the Varel harbor and is called "Up´n Prüfstand".

Safety guidelines

The Naturpark Wattenmeer route can be undertaken without any risks. Flat landscapes and well-developed cycle paths enable an effortless ride.

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.    

Nearby

Contact

Naturpark Wattenmeer
Jade