--- title: "Residenzort und Rhododendronstadt" url: "https://www.wiefelstede-touristik.de/en/tour/residenzort-und-rhododendronstadt" description: "The tour, which is around 57 kilometers long, takes you on longer, pleasant sections on asphalt and through beautiful moor and pasture areas, interrupted by two forest courses. For all friends of landscaped nature and long walks, we recommend the historic castle park in Rastede, which will soon be returned to its old historical state. Highlights RIGHT AND LEFT OF THE ROUTE The Hobbie Rhododendron Park (Linswege) of the Hobbie family is Germany's largest rhododendron park with 70 hectares and is now in the third generation of the family. The Evangelical Lutheran St. John's Church in Wiefelstede in the Ammerland district goes back to the oldest church building in the Ammerland. Schlosspark, Schloss und Palais (Rastede): The castle in Rastede was the residence of the counts and grand dukes of the Oldenburg family for a long time and is still family-owned today. The building is an example of Oldenburg classicism. The castle, which is not open to the public, is located in the middle of an English-style park landscape. Opposite the castle is the community-owned Erbprinzenpalais, which is now used for cultural events. Rhododendron Park Bruns (Gristede): Under the protection of tall pines, more than 1000 rhododendrons and free-range azaleas present themselves here in many species and varieties. Petri Church (Westerstede): The impressive church building with a 48 meter high tower is the city's landmark." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://img.oastatic.com/img2/62202242/max/variant.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Wiefelstede Touristik > Rad & Aktiv > Tour" --- GPX Share Residenzort und Rhododendronstadt ================================= - 55.98 km long - Round trip - Difficulty: medium - Condition: medium - Great panorama - Bicycle Schlosspark in Rastede Wemkendorf Residenzort und Rhododendronstadt - Kirche Wiefelstede - 3:30 h - 55.98 km - 49 m - 49 m - 4 m - 23 m - 19 m - - Start: Rastede, Wiefelstede, Westerstede - Destination: Rastede, Wiefelstede, Westerstede From the rhododendron town of Westerstede to the origin of the rhododendron in the Rastede palace gardens. The tour, which is around 57 kilometers long, takes you on longer, pleasant sections on asphalt and through beautiful moor and pasture areas, interrupted by two forest courses. For all friends of landscaped nature and long walks, we recommend the historic castle park in Rastede, which will soon be returned to its old historical state. Highlights RIGHT AND LEFT OF THE ROUTE - The Hobbie Rhododendron Park (Linswege) of the Hobbie family is Germany's largest rhododendron park with 70 hectares and is now in the third generation of the family. - The Evangelical Lutheran St. John's Church in Wiefelstede in the Ammerland district goes back to the oldest church building in the Ammerland. - Schlosspark, Schloss und Palais (Rastede): The castle in Rastede was the residence of the counts and grand dukes of the Oldenburg family for a long time and is still family-owned today. The building is an example of Oldenburg classicism. The castle, which is not open to the public, is located in the middle of an English-style park landscape. Opposite the castle is the community-owned Erbprinzenpalais, which is now used for cultural events. - Rhododendron Park Bruns (Gristede): Under the protection of tall pines, more than 1000 rhododendrons and free-range azaleas present themselves here in many species and varieties. - Petri Church (Westerstede): The impressive church building with a 48 meter high tower is the city's landmark. 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 The entire tour "Residenzort und Rhododendronstadt" is well signposted and is signposted with the route symbol in the cycle traffic system. The tour is signposted in both directions and the cyclist can ride the tour in both directions and combine it with the junction system. In addition, the intermediate signposts indicate the direction along the way.The exact route description can be found on the GPX track. Read more Equipment No special equipment is required. A repair and breakdown kit can be carried for safety. Read more Directions & Parking facilities **Getting there**A28 / A29 / A31You 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. Read more **Parking**You will find public and free parking spaces at many start and finish points. Read more **Public transportation**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. Read more License (master data) Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author Museum café Ammerland in Wiefelstede, the only café in the Ammerland with an "All you can eat" offer for coffee, tea and cake every Sunday. Read more Safety guidelines Tour 4 "Residenzort & Rhododenronstadt" can be carried out without any danger. Flat landscapes and well-developed cycle paths make it easy to ride. Read more Map The tour directory & overview map "Discover the cycling landscape" can be ordered free of charge:Ammerland tourism Ammerlandallee 12 26655 Westerstede Tel .: 04488 56 30 00 www.ammerland-touristik.de **Only available in German** Read more Nearby ------ View on map - Event - Reading - Christmas market - Advent market - Place of interest - Zorbing - Theme park/Freizeitpark - Park - Tours 52.03 km - Bicycle 57.09 km - Bicycle 38.82 km - Bicycle **outdooractive** Contact Westerstede Download GPX file - -