jedermann-tour - Your holiday in cycling destination Niedersachsen

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jedermann-tour
Your holiday in cycling destination Niedersachsen
www.niedersachsen-tourism.com
Welcome to
cycling destination Niedersachsen!
For many people, cycling is the best way to spend a holiday – riding along
quiet roads through the constantly changing landscapes of Niedersachsen and
discovering sleepy villages and vibrant cities. Here in the cycling destination
Niedersachsen, we offer you all of these and more.
There are numerous tours for young and old, for
leisurely and athletic cyclists, for solo travellers,
groups and families, for just a weekend or a whole
cycling holiday. There’s something here for everyone
– guaranteed!
Whether you choose to travel by bike and train or
stay in our cyclist-friendly “bed+bike” accommodation, we know what you need to fuel your pedal
power so you can quickly forget the stresses of
everyday life. Here you can look out to the horizon,
enjoying the view of the uplands as you ride alongside babbling brooks and broad rivers. You can still
hear the creaking of the old mill wheels and watch
maritime tradition come to life at the old locks. Time
almost seems to stand still on beautiful tree-lined
avenues. Take time out on your cycling tour to visit
one of the many UNESCO World Heritage Sites in
Niedersachsen, or stop by for a dairy refreshment at
a typical northern German “Melkhüs”. There is much
to discover on our cycle routes.
Our cycle routes have star credentials
Niedersachsen boasts two of the most popular cycling
routes in Germany – the Elberadweg and WeserRadweg. Ensuring quality during your cycling holiday
is paramount to us. How about a tour along the EmsRadweg or the D-Route 3, which have been awarded
four respectively three stars by the German Cyclist
Federation (ADFC)?
You will find many other varied routes as well, like
the Ilmenauradweg, the Radrundweg “Weites Land”,
the Friedensroute Münster-Osnabrück and the Internationale Dollard Route.
And for those who are more athletic, the network of
mountain bike routes in the Harz mountains and
Solling-Vogler Nature Park hold quite a few challenges in store for mountain bikers.
Have we piqued your interest? Read on for some
inspiring ideas for your next cycling holiday in
Niedersachsen. We look forward to welcoming you!
Contents
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Cycling routes in Niedersachsen –
between Wadden Sea and Harz,
Ems and Elbe
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EmsRadweg
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Qualitätsradroute
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Nordseeküsten-Radweg
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D-Route 3
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Qualitätsradroute
Brückenradweg
Osnabrück Bremen
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Radfernweg
Hamburg-Bremen
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Weser-Radweg
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Elberadweg
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Ilmenauradweg Lüneburger Heide
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Aller-Radweg
Ostfrieslandtour
„Gärten und Schlösser“
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Ostfrieslandtour
„Seeräuber und Häuptlinge“
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Ostfrieslandtour
„Wasser und Weite“
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Ammerlandroute
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Circuit
Distance: approx. 163 km
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Deutsche Fehnroute
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Circuit
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Bad Bodenteich/Hösseringen to Hoopte
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12
Circuit
Bad Schandau (Sachsen)
to Cuxhaven
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Ostfrieslandtour
„Alte und neue Häfen“
Circuit
Hann. Münden to Cuxhaven
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Circuit
Hamburg to Bremen
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Meerweg
Circuit
Osnabrück to Bremen
Distance:
West route: approx. 165 km via Vechta
East route: approx. 149 km via Diepholz
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Wilhelmshaven to Mardorf
Zwillbrock
(Nordrhein-Westfalen)
to Küstrin-Kietz (Brandenburg)
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Weser-Harz-Heide-Radfernweg
Lüneburg to Hannoversch Münden
Bad Nieuweschans (Netherlands)
to Hamburg-Finkenwerder
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Leinefelde (Thüringen) to Hamburg
Hövelhof (Nordrhein-Westfalen)
to Emden
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Leine-Heide-Radweg
Internationale Dollard Route
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Circuit
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Verden (Aller) to Seehausen
(Sachsen-Anhalt)
Tour de Fries
Circuit
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Friesenroute Rad up Pad
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Circuit
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BahnRadRoute Teuto-Senne
Friedensroute Münster-Osnabrück
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Hase-Ems-Tour
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Grafschafter Fietsentour
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kunstwegen-Vechtetalroute
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3-Seen-Route
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Emsland-Route
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Circuit
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Geest-Radweg
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Meppen to Bremen
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Rad-Route Dortmund-Ems-Kanal
Radwanderweg Weites Land
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Wümme-Radweg
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Deutsche Fährstraße
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Deutsch-Deutscher Radweg
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Lübeck (Schleswig-Holstein) to
Nentschau (Sachsen)
Distance: approx. 1,019 km
Circuit
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Blangenmoor to Bremervörde
Circuit
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Radrundweg Unterweser
Circuit
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Boxenstopp-Route
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Circuit
Zwolle (Netherlands) to Darfeld
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Deutsche Sielroute
Circuit
Circuit
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Circuit
Circuit
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Vom Teufelsmoor
zum Wattenmeer
Circuit
Circuit
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Circuit
Osnabrück to Paderborn
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United Countries Tour
Mountain biking – an adrenalinefuelled ride across Niedersachsen
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Volksbank Arena Harz
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Distance: approx. 2,200 km (total)
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Weener to Bevergern
Mountainbike-Region
Naturpark Solling-Vogler
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Distance: approx. 760 km (total)
Imprint
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Cycling routes in Niedersachsen –
between the Wadden Sea and Harz,
Ems and Elbe
Niedersachsen has around 40 cycling routes totalling more than 10,000 kilometres in length,
making it possible for you to cycle across the whole state, from the mountains to the sea.
How about a cycling tour along one of Niedersachsen’s rivers? For years now the Elberadweg and the Weser-Radweg have proves true classics among Germany’s most popular
long-distance cycling routes. The EmsRadweg and the D-Route 3 rightfully bear the
distiction “premium”. Awarded four respectively three stars by the German Cyclist Federation (ADFC), the routes meet your every expectation. Pristine river landscapes unfold
before you as you cycle along the Aller, Leine, Ilmenau, Wuemme an Hase rivers.
Water – seas, rivers, lakes and canals – is a vital part of Niedersachsen. Several cycling routes
offer you a panorama of the Wadden Sea UNESCO World Heritage site. Leave the world
behind on your journey along the Nordseeküsten-Radweg (North Sea Cycle Route), or the
Vom Teufelsmoor zum Wattenmeer route. 1 cycle route = 3 seas and 1 lake: Do you know which
waters you pass along the Meerweg? Experience the wide expanses typical of the northern
German landscape on the Radwanderweg Weites Land or the Radrundweg Unterweser.
Maritime flair is writ large in Niedersachsen – so it’s not surprising that several of our cycle
routes showcase this important regional theme. Enjoy fresh breezes and see how channels,
drawbridges and marshlands mark the landscape along the Deutsche Fehnroute,
Deutsche Sielroute, the Friesenroute Rad up Pad, the Tour de Fries and the Ammerlandroute.
Maritime technological sights abound along the Deutsche Fährstraße and Rad-Route Dortmund-Ems-Kanal, like the transporter bridge across the Oste and impressive sluice systems.
Something truly special awaits you in Ostfriesland, where you can experience the regional culture and countryside up close and personally. The Ostfrieslandroute “Wasser und
Weite” route takes you to the heart of a typical East Frisian landscape of marshes and linear
drainage channels.
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The “Alte und neue Häfen” route combines historical maritime flair with state-of-the-art port technology. Look out for a chance to hear some seafaring
lore when encountering pirates and chieftains, or
discover the treasures among the gardens and
castles of the northwest.
Enjoy real cross-border encounters on excursions
to the neighbouring Netherlands on the Internationale Dollard Route and United Countries Tour.
Ride the kunstwegen-Vechtetalroute for a true international cultural experience – a cycle route dotted
with works of art.
For a different kind of border experience, try the
Deutsch-Deutscher Radweg, where the history of
the formerly divided country is palpable for all.
History buffs will savour the journey along the
Friedensroute Münster-Osnabrück, on the trail of
the Peace of Westphalia, which was proclaimed
from the steps of the Osnabrück town hall. Another
historic architectural sight – this time from the
Weser Renaissance – is Bremen Town Hall, which you can reach from the Brückenradweg
Osnabrück Bremen. For your next urban destination, head towards Hamburg on the
Radfernweg Hamburg-Bremen.
Away from the cities you can experience the tranquility of the Niedersachsen countryside
along the Boxenstopp-Route, which has nothing at all to do with motor racing. On the
contrary, in Oldenburger Münsterland you
can enjoy idyllic country life to the fullest.
To make your choice easier, the routes
The Ice Age has left its traces in the west of
Niedersachsen, which you will see as you
pedal over the rolling hills of the terminal
moraines on the well-maintained cycle route
through the Geest, Emsland and the Grafschaft Bentheim.
The terrain becomes somewhat hillier on the
BahnRadRoute Teuto-Senne but the good news
is the next train station is never far away if you
decide you want to take a shortcut. The WeserHarz-Heide-Radfernweg offers nearly the complete diversity of Niedersachsen’s landscape,
from the Weserbergland to the Harz and on to
the Lüneburger Heide.
From seas to lakes, city to countryside, highlands to lowlands and culture to technology –
Niedersachsen has just the thing for every
cyclist.
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are marked to indicate:
This route is suitable for leisurely
cyclists. The route is flat to hilly
and suitable for anyone in average physical condition.
This tour is suitable for children
riding alone. The route is far
from busy roads with mostly flat
to slightly hilly terrain. There
are plenty of opportunities for
breaks along the route.
This route is suitable for athletic
cyclists. The route features challenging, hilly to mountainous
terrain and is suitable for the
physically fit.
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Package
From the Source to the Mouth
Qualitätsradroute
EmsRadweg
What’s included
Route profile
Tackle the entire EmsRadweg
in 7 stages of an average 55 km in
length:
Data:
Distance:
approx. 380 km
Elevation gain: approx. 143 m
It’s fascinating how a stream turns into a powerful
river: the Ems! Awarded 4 stars by the ADFC, this
cycling route runs from the river’s source at Hövelhof
outside Paderborn to its estuary at the North Sea.
The route is full of contrasts in the great outdoors, with wildlife in
the Emsauen area and more animals in Naturpark Flora Westfalica, impressive churches and half-timbered buildings in the
Paderborner Land and Münsterland areas, opportunities for a
quiet rest at the pilgrimage site Wallfahrtsort Telgte or the monastery Kloster Bentlage, and then wide-open green space, the
busy towns of the Emsland and the maritime flair of Ostfriesland.
- 7 nights with breakfast
- 1 route map “EmsRadweg” per room
- tourist information
Optional services (extra charges apply):
- baggage transfer
- bike rental
- half-board
- travel insurance
- single room
- extra night
See www.emsradweg.de for further
tourist offers on the EmsRadweg
€ 339.00 pp
Double room from
Info
Emsland Touristik GmbH
p +49(0) 5931 442266
info@emsland.com
www.emsland.com
Booking period: year-round
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Package
Ostfriesland –
Just Follow the Water
NordseeküstenRadweg
What’s included
Route profile
Data:
Distance:
approx. 569 km
Bike all around the North Sea on the NordseeküstenRadweg. Six thousand kilometres of signposted paths
traversing no less than eight different countries –
that’s why this cycling route made it into the Guinness
Book of World Records.
In Germany the route goes along the East Frisian coast
via the Wesermarsch, the Seaside City of Bremerhaven and the
Cuxland region over to the Altes Land holiday area on the Elbe
river just across from Hamburg, continuing on up through SchleswigHolstein towards Denmark. This section of the cycling route is all
about views of the Wadden Sea, dikes, lighthouses, windmills, harbour towns, and Hanseatic towns, plus a lot of exhilarating sea air.
Info
AG Nordseeküsten-Radweg Niedersachsen / Bremerhaven,
c/o Tourismusverband Landkreis Stade / Elbe e.V.
p +49(0) 4142 813838
info@tourismusverband-stade.de, www.northsea-cycle.com
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- 7 nights with breakfast in hotel
- 7 x baggage transfer from hotel to hotel
- Harbour tour of Emden
- Visit to JadeWeserport InfoCenter
- Visit to Coastline Museum
- Circuit starting & ending in Emden,
Total distance 279 km
Additional nights: Greetsiel, Norden,
Bensersiel, Jever, Wilhelmshaven, Aurich.
Double room
minimum 2 persons from
Single room surcharge
€ 609.00 pp
€ 549.00 pp
€ 100.00
Ostfriesland Tourismus GmbH
p +49(0) 491 919696-66
ostfrieslandtour@ostfriesland.de
www.ostfriesland.de
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Package
Experience Germany’s Diversity
Qualitätsradroute
D-Route 3
What’s included
On European cycle route R1 D-Route 3,
cycle from Höxter and Corvey Castle
to Weser Renaissance Castle Bevern
via Holzminden. Your goal: the Harz
mountains.
Route profile
Data:
Distance:
approx. 928 km
Elevation gain: approx. 3,940 m
Discover Germany by bike from west to east on
D-Route 3, the German section of Europaradweg R1.
The route leads from the Dutch border through the
Weserbergland and Harz mountains, all the way to
the Polish border. In both regions you can expect gentle hills that
offer one magnificent view after another out over meadows and
forests.
Colourful half-timbered towns and imposing palaces and castles
with intriguing and impressive historical backgrounds take cyclists
on a journey into bygone days.
This route makes for truly great cycling tourism.
Info
Weserbergland Tourismus e.V.
p +49(0)5151 93000
info@weserbergland-tourismus.de
www.weserbergland-tourismus.de
Minimum 2 persons
Double room from
Single room from
€ 399.00 pp
€ 449.00 pp
Booking period: April to October
Harzer Tourismusverband e.V.
p +49(0) 5321 3404-0
info@harzinfo.de
www.harzinfo.de
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Solling-Vogler-Region im Weserbergland e.V.
p +49(0) 5536 960970
info@solling-vogler-region.de
www.solling-vogler-region.de
Package
The Hanseatic Cities Tour
Brückenradweg
Osnabrück Bremen
What’s included
Route profile
Data:
Distance:
- 5 nights in hotels
- 5 x delicious cyclist’s breakfast
- Baggage transport from place
to place
- Route map
- Information pack
- Statutory bankruptcy insurance
West route approx.165 km
East route approx.149 km
Two Hanseatic cities, two route options, and varied
landscapes. The Brückenradweg connects the historically and culturally significant cities of Osnabrück
and Bremen, where there is much to discover.
The western route is 165 km long, going through the city of Vechta.
The eastern route spans 149 km starting from Osnabrück, taking
you on to Bremen via Diepholz; connecting signposted paths link
the two routes.
- 7 nights in a double room with
shower/toilet
- 7 x breakfast buffet
- Route map Brückenradweg
Osnabrück Bremen
- Extensive tourist information
- 1 repair set per group
Optional services:
- Baggage transfer available
(extra charge applies)
- bike rental Osnabrück
(8 days for € 30.00/ person)
- e-bike rental (extra charge applies)
Double room from
Single room from
€ 399.00 pp
€ 468.00 pp
Info
Tourismusverband Osnabrücker Land e. V.
p +49(0) 541 9511195
tv@osnabruecker-land.de
www.osnabruecker-land.de
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5
Package
Go on a discovery tour from one
Hanseatic city to another on the
Radfernweg Hamburg-Bremen
Radfernweg
Hamburg-Bremen
Route profile
What’s included
Data:
Distance:
approx. 151 km
- 2 nights in a double room
(Ringhotels: Paulsen/Zeven,
Munte at Stadtwald/Bremen)
- 2 x half-board
- Free parking
- Use of “beautyfit” wellness area
in Ringhotel Munte (swimming pool,
4 different saunas, outdoor area &
sunroom)
Far away from busy roads, the 150 km Radfernweg
Hamburg-Bremen links north Germany’s most famous
Hanseatic cities of Hamburg and Bremen, taking you
through the land between the Elbe and Weser rivers.
Along the Wümme, Oste and Este lowlands, down gently rolling
moraine ridges and in larger forest areas you will experience the
northern German countryside, dotted with quaint villages and fun
“Melkhüs” milk bar rest stops that invite you to linger. On historical trade routes, back roads and quiet forest trails you’ll be
cycling towards either Hamburg or Bremen.
When you get there you can explore the Hanseatic cities from
astride a bicycle for a change!
Double room from
Single room from
€ 158.00 pp
€ 208.50 pp
Info
AG Radfernweg Hamburg-Bremen
c/o Touristikverband Landkreis Rotenburg (Wümme)
info@radfernweg-hamburg-bremen.de
p +49(0) 4261 81960
www.radfernweg-hamburg-bremen.de
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Package
Bike & River Adventure from
Hann. Münden to Bremen
Weser-Radweg
What’s included
Route profile
The varied Weser river cycle tour
extends for 365 km from the
Weser hill country to the North Sea.
Data:
Distance:
approx. 498 km
Follow the Weser-Radweg, one of Germany’s most
popular cycling routes, from the river’s source to its
estuary. In the first path section you’ll bike through the
Weserbergland past historic towns, romantic castles
and palaces. Then in the Mittelweser region you’ll see windmills
and water mills as you go by. The Unter weser section of the
river begins further north, in the Hanseatic city of Bremen. In
Nordenham you can then take a ferry to the Seaside City of
Bremerhaven, follow the cycling route on from there to Cuxhaven.
The great thing is, there are only a few rises, making the path
easy to travel for families and those who are less athletic.
- 8 nights
- 8 x delicious cyclist’s breakfast
- Baggage transfer from place
to place
- Route map
- Information pack
Minimum 2 persons
Double room from
Single room from
€ 599.00 pp
€ 699.00 pp
Booking period: April to October
Info
Weser-Radweg Infozentrale
c/o Weserbergland Tourismus e.V.
p +49(0) 5151 9300-0
service@weserradweg-info.de, www.weserradweg-info.de
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p +49(0) 5536 960970
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Package
Elberadweg
Round trip from Hamburg via
Cuxhaven and back to Hamburg –
Between Hanseatic metropolises
and the Wadden Sea
Route profile
Data:
Distance:
approx. 860 km
Elevation gain: approx. 1.090 m
What’s included
The Elberadweg is one of the loveliest and most
varied long-distance cycling routes in Europe.
Tremendous variety awaits you on this 860 km
stretch from the Wadden Sea to the “Elbsandsteingebirge”, a sandstone mountain formation along the upper
Elbe. Here you will experience unique culture, vibrant cities and
nearly untouched nature along the Elbe floodplains. Gentle slopes
make for relaxed cycling. Besides a map of the route our guidebook
provides you with lots of tips on interesting sights, cycle-friendly
accommodation, ferries and bike maintenance. For additional information, about package deals, for instance, please contact the
coordination centres “Elberadweg Nord”, “Mitte” and “Süd”.
Info
Koordinierungsstelle Elberadweg Nord
c/o ELBTALAUE-WENDLAND Touristik GmbH
p +49(0) 5862 969720
nordanfragen@elberadweg.de, www.elberadweg.de
- Welcome gift
- 7 nights + breakfast
- Baggage transport from place to place
- Ferry crossing from Brunsbüttel to
Cuxhaven incl. bike transfer
- Cuxhaven resort tax paid
- Maps and information pack
- 24 hr telephone service
Double room from
€ 639.00 pp
€ 190.00
Booking period:
Arrival Saturdays and Mondays from
29 April 2013 to 7 October 2013
STADE Tourismus-GmbH
p +49(0) 4141 409174
packages@stade-tourismus.de
www.stade-tourismus.de
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Package
Ilmenauradweg Discovery Tour
Ilmenauradweg
Lüneburger Heide
What’s included
Route profile
Data:
Distance:
approx. 122 km
Cycle through the Ilmenau FFH conservation park on
secluded, pristine trails, where you will marvel at
the animal and plant life to be observed along the
way. The Ilmenauradweg is a really special cycling
route for nature lovers. The many sights and varied nature
experiences you can have there, plus 31 family-friendly information boards with sound and audio plays (downloadable at
www.ilmenauradweg.de) make the FFH park a unique biking experience. Leisurely cyclists will complete the route in three relaxing
days.
Excellent rail connections to the Hannover-Hamburg-Uelzen
Metronom rail line. We recommend a robust trekking or tour bike.
Info
Lüneburger Heide GmbH
t +49(0)4131 298980800
info@lueneburger-heide.de
www.radtour-lueneburgerheide.de / www.ilmenauradweg.de
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- 3 nights at a comfortable 4-star hotel
in Bad Bevensen
- 3 x hearty breakfast buffet
- 1 x 4-course cyclist’s meal
- 2 x packed lunches for Ilmenauradweg cycling trips
- 1 rail ticket for the journey
Bad Bodenteich-Bad Bevensen
- 1 rail ticket for the journey
Lüneburg-Bad Bevensen
02.01.2013 – 28.03.2013 and
21.10.2013 – 20.12.2013
€ 234.00 pp
Double room
29.03.2013 – 20.10.2013
€ 249.00 pp
Double room
€
Booking period:
02.01.2013 – 20.12.2013
Trip number: 7960
15.00 pp
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Package
Aller-Radweg Ex(Celle)nt
Aller-Radweg
What’s included
Route profile
Data:
Distance:
approx. 328 km
The Aller-Radweg is the most beautiful route between
the Weser river and the Elbe. It extends for 328 km
through idyllic landscapes along the Aller River from the
mouth of the Weser at Verden all the way to its source
beyond Eggenstedt by Magdeburg. The Aller leads you through the
stunning Aller-Leine Valley, the Southern Heath, the Drömling, and
the Flechtinger Ridge all the way to the Aller headwaters. Old farms,
half-timbered houses and mills line the route. There are also several
opportunities for cultural detours, such as historical cities like Verden
and Celle with their numerous half-timbered houses. Gifhorn, Mühlenstadt and Wolfsburg with the Autostadt, and in Sachsen-Anhalt
Magdeburg, the metropolis on the Elbe.
Info
Projektkoordination Aller-Radweg
c/o Tourismus Region Hannover e.V.
t +49(0) 511 3661987
info@allerradweg.de, www.allerradweg.de
- 4-day cycle tour/
97 km along the Aller to the Weser
- 3 nights + breakfast in mid-range hotels
- Guided tour of the ducal residence
of Celle
- Maps
- Comprehensive information on
sightseeing and events
Available on request:
E-bike, half board, luggage transfer
between hotels and return transfer from
Verden to Celle
Double room from
Single room
surcharge from
€ 165.00 pp
€
48.50
Tourismus und Stadtmarketing Celle GmbH
t +49(0)5141 1212
info@celle-tourismus.de
www.celle-tourismus.de
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Package
Star-studded Aller-Leine Routes
Leine-Heide-Radweg
What’s included
Route profile
Data:
Distance:
approx. 410 km
The Leine-Heide-Radweg offers landscape diversity,
combining the uplands of the Leinebergland and Lüneburger Heide with a ride to the Hanseatic city of
Hamburg. At the source of the Leine outside Leinefeld
you’ll admire the hilly landscapes of Eichsfeld and Leinebergland,
with forested highland ridges and colourful mixed orchards.
From Hannover, a city known for its trade fairs, the route follows
the Leine into the Steinhuder Meer lake area and the idyllic
river scenes of the Aller-Leine valley. The route then runs through
the Lüneburger Heide and towns steeped in history on up to
Hamburg.
Info
Tourismus Region Hannover e.V.
p +49(0) 511 3661-987
info@leineheideradweg.de
www.leineheideradweg.de
- 4 nights + breakfast
- Route suggestions
(day trips of approx. 60 – 80 km,
can be lengthened or shortened at
your preference)
Double room rates/person
Country inn
from
3-star hotel
from
4-star hotel
from
€ 129.00
€ 159.00
€ 209.00
€ 48.00
Holiday rental for two
(breakfast not included)
from
€ 189.00
Tourismusregion Aller-Leine-Tal
p +49(0) 5071 8688
touristinfo@aller-leine-tal.de
www.aller-leine-tal.de
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Package
Explore Weser, Harz and Heide
by Bike
Weser-Harz-HeideRadfernweg
What’s included
Route profile
Data:
Distance:
approx. 411 km
The Weser begins where the Werra meets the Fulda ...
but that’s not all. This is also the starting point for
the Weser-Harz-Heide-Radfernweg. From Hannoversch
Münden in the Weser hill country through the Harz
mountains, past Wolfenbüttel, Braunschweig and Gifhorn all the
way to Lüneburg, the Weser-Harz-Heide-Radfernweg extends for
400 km, joining diverse cultural landscapes and striking natural
wonders. The route takes you from the river’s edge through the
north German uplands on down into the heathlands. Enjoy
venerable university towns and mediaeval villages, see sheep,
lynx and otters in their natural habitats, and attend any of a wide
range of cultural events.
Info
TourismusRegion BraunschweigerLAND e. V.
p +49(0)5361 89993-33
radreisen@zeitorte.de
www.weser-harz-heideradweg.de
- 4 nights in a double room (in Wolfenbüttel, Gufhorn, Hankensbüttel, Uelzen)
with shower/toilet, breakfast included
- Admission to
Mühlen Freilichtmuseum Gifhorn
- Admission to
Otter-Zentrum Hankensbüttel
- Wolfenbüttel day pass:
admission to Lessinghaus and
Herzog August Bibliothek
- Maps and information pack for the
Weser-Harz-Heide-Radfernweg
Double room from
Please ask about
single-room surcharge
€ 175.00 pp
Südheide Gifhorn GmbH
p +49(0) 5371 88-175
info@suedheide-gifhorn.de
www.suedheide-gifhorn.de
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Package
The Sea Trail
Meerweg
What’s included
Route profile
Data:
Distance:
approx. 281 km
The Meerweg cycling route takes you through the flat
countryside of the north German plain, from Steinhuder Meer up to Wilhelmshaven on the Jadebusen
bay. It thus connects Niedersachsen’s three largest
lakes – the Steinhuder Meer, the Dümmer and the Zwischenahner
Meer – with the North Sea. Discover idyllic nature, prehistoric
megalithic tombs, and much more. The lakes along the Meerweg
and North Sea coast also offer lots of opportunities for recreation
and water sports. And don’t forget the sights of cultural value, like
romantic Bad Rehburg, Kloster Loccum monastery and the cities
of Oldenburg and Wilhelmshaven. 2013 marks the 850 year
anniversary of Loccum Abbey.
M ee r we g
Info
Mittelweser-Touristik GmbH
p +49(0) 5021 917630
info@mittelweser-tourismus.de
www.mittelweser-tourismus.de
- 7 or 9 nights
Double room/shower/toilet
- Breakfast
- Baggage transfer from hotel to hotel
- Information pack
- Route map
Optional Services:
Please ask about rental bikes, e-bikes
and return transfer (extra charge apply).
Double room for
7 nights from
Double room for
9 nights from
Single room
surcharge from
€ 598.00 pp
€ 768.00 pp
€ 125.00
Booking period:
March to October 2013
SRJ Aktiv Freizeit & Gäste Service
p +49(0) 571 8891900
info@srj.de
www.srj.de
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Package
Harbours Old and New
Ostfrieslandtour
„Alte und neue Häfen“
What’s included
Route profile
Data:
Distance:
approx. 208 km
From Varel the route leads to the old chieftain’s headquarters of Wittmund. From there it’s on to the tidal
outlet harbour towns of Neuharlingersiel and Carolinensiel. In Neuharlingersiel you can watch the
shrimp boats going out almost daily to return with a fresh catch.
Next stop is the tradition-rich town of Jever.
Swinging through Hooksiel, you re-enter the modern world
upon reaching the maritime city of Wilhelmshaven. Here at the
JadeWeserPort InfoCenter you can learn about the building of
the city’s deep-water container port.
The last stage of the route takes you alongside the Jadebusen bay
through the artists’ village of Dangast and romantic Varel harbour.
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Info
p +49(0)491 919696-60
urlaub@ostfriesland.de
www.ostfriesland.de
- 5 x baggage transfer from hotel
to hotel
- Trip on paddle steamer Concordia
or visit to the Sielhafen Museum in
Carolinensiel
- Professionally designed tour and
route planner with tips on what to
see along the way
- Signposted route
- Individual route advice
- Route map for Ostfriesland tour
Double room
€ 319.00 pp
€ 269.00 pp
€ 80.00
p +49(0) 491 919696-66
www.ostfriesland.de
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Package
Gardens and Palaces
Ostfrieslandtour
„Gärten und Schlösser“
Route profile
Data:
Distance:
approx. 197 km
The route features highly varied scenery, running
first through diverse parkland in the Ammerland area.
The rhododendrons are in full bloom from May to
early June. Take the opportunity to walk through
the beautiful „Park der Gärten“ in Bad Zwischenahn, or the
„Blumenreich“ garden park in Wiesmoor.
Then journey on past the moated Baroque Gödens Palace with
its lovely palace park, to the mysterious Neuenburger Urwald
“jungle” at Neuenburg Palace. After passing through the
300-hectare Rastede Palace park, the route ends at Rastede, a
royal residence town.
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Info
p +49(0)491 919696-60
www.ostfriesland.de
What’s included
- Visit to the “Park der Gärten” encompassing 90 themed gardens in
Bad Zwischenahn, or visit to the
Floral Hall and “Blumenreich” garden
park in Wiesmoor
see along the way
- Signposted route
Double room
minimum 2 persons from € 319.00 pp
Single room surcharge € 80.00
p +49(0) 491 919696-66
www.ostfriesland.de
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Package
Ostfrieslandtour
„Seeräuber
und Häuptlinge“
Pirates and Chieftains
What’s included
Route profile
Data:
Distance:
approx. 199 km
This route is special for its East Frisian chieftain headquarters, leading first along the mouth of the Ems
where you’ll see classic “Wurten” – circular hill
villages – brick churches and “Gulfhof” farmhouses.
You’ll go through the town of Greetsiel with its picturesque fishing
port, biking on to the Störtebek “pirates lair”. Then it’s on to the
oldest city in Ostfriesland, heading north.
The route follows along the dyke to the moated Dornum Palace.
Aurich, the next stop on the way, is also an old chieftain’s headquarters. Passing the leaning tower of Suurhusen – which is even
more crooked than the Tower of Pisa – you end up back where
you started: at the seaport city of Emden.
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Info
p +49(0)491 919696-60
www.ostfriesland.de
- A visit to Ostfriesland’s state museum
in Emden with its famous armoury,
presenting Ostfriesland’s cultural
history in contemporary surroundings
in the old town hall on the Delft canal
- Professionally designed tour and route
planner with tips on what to see along
the way
- Signposted route
Double room
p +49(0) 491 919696-66
www.ostfriesland.de
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Package
Water and Wide-Open Spaces
Ostfrieslandtour
„Wasser und Weite“
Route profile
Data:
Distance:
approx. 178 km
The Wasser und Weite tour takes you through unique
landscapes. First the route takes you through the
flat-as-a-board polder or dyked marsh landscape of
the Rheiderland to the fishing village of Ditzum. Here
you can enjoy freshly caught fish right at the quay. After crossing
the Ems river with views of the Ems flood barrier, the wide-open
spaces of Ostfriesland are revealed, along arrow-straight moor
canals and the rivers Ems, Leda and Jümme.
At the historical “Pünte” a ferryman will take you across the river
on a hand-pulled ferry, just like in the old days. It’s worthwhile
to take a brief detour into the town of Leer to see its historical
museum harbour.
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Info
p +49(0)491 919696-60
www.ostfriesland.de
What’s included
- Trip across the Ems with view of the
Ems flood barrier between Ditzum
and Petkum
- Visit to the Fehn- und Schiffahrtsmuseum Rhauderfehn
see along the way
- Signposted route
Double room
p +49(0) 491 919696-66
www.ostfriesland.de
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Package
4 days Ammerlandroute –
for the Athletic
Ammerlandroute
What’s included
Route profile
Data:
Distance:
approx. 163 km
The Ammerlandroute leads through flat and windsheltered country, past countless nurseries and painstakingly crafted private gardens and flowering fields
that transform the landscape into a symphony in
green. Especially in early summer when the rhododendrons are
in full bloom, Ammerland is a blaze of colour.
Bad Zwischenahn is a real highlight too, featuring Niedersachsen’s third largest lake, Zwischenahner Meer. There you can
visit the “Park der Gärten” and afterwards enjoy typical
Ammerland delicacies like “Smoortaal” at the famous “Spieker”
country inn.
with shower/toilet in a
comfortable 3-star hotel
- 3x hearty breakfast buffet
- 2 x packed lunches
(for the daily stages)
- Maps and bike tools
- GPS navigation device upon request
without map display
- On request we will reserve an e-bike
for you (not included in price)
Double room from
€ 199.00 pp
€ 42.00
Info
Ammerland-Tourist-Information
t +49(0) 4488 563000
atis@ammerland.de
www.ammerland-touristik.de
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Package
Deutsche Fehnroute – 5-day-tour
Deutsche Fehnroute
What’s included
Route profile
Data:
Distance:
approx. 173 km
Anyone looking for rest and relaxation away from
the tourist crowds will be right on the money on the
Deutsche Fehnroute. On a tour you will learn about
the native moor landscape and get to know the
countryside and its people, experiencing true hospitality from
private individuals and professional hosts. In many communities
along the route, the original character of the fen colonies is still
preserved. What remains from this period are numerous tokens
of a remarkable past, like the typical fen canals, locks, bascule
bridges, windmills, and Romanesque and Gothic brick churches.
We cordially invite you to discover this unique part of Germany.
Info
IG Deutsche Fehnroute e.V.
p +49(0)491 919696-40
info@deutsche-fehnroute.de
www.deutsche-fehnroute.de
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- 4 nights with breakfast in quality
mid-range hotels
- 4 x baggage transfer
- Detailed maps
- Travel guide and route planner
- High-quality rental bikes or e-bikes
on request (surcharge applies)
Double room
minimum 2 persons
Double room
minimum 4 persons
€ 269.00 pp
€ 239.00 pp
€ 72.00
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Package
Dollard-Route – 6-day-tour
Internationale
Dollard Route
What’s included
Route profile
Data:
Distance:
approx. 215 km
The Internationale Dollard Route cycling circuit is
roughly 215 km long and crosses Rheiderland and
the adjacent province of Groningen, where there
are vast polder landscapes to explore by bike.
The route exhibits rich contrasts in its bustling towns
and sleepy villages on either side of the border.
Be pampered by Dutch and East Frisian hospitality while enjoying a cycling trip on well-made and signposted cycle paths.
- 5 nights with breakfast in quality
mid-range hotels
- 4 x baggage transfer
- Ferry passage, including bike transfer
across the Dollart
- Detailed maps
- Travel guide and route planner
- High-quality rental bikes or e-bikes
on request (surcharge applies)
Double room
minimum 2 persons
Double room
minimum 4 persons
€ 335.00 pp
€ 299.00 pp
€ 90.00
Info
Internationale Dollard Route e.V.
p +49(0)491 919696-50
info@dollard-route.de
www.dollard-route.de
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Package
Tour de Fries – Cycling in the
Land of Wide-Open Spaces
Tour de Fries
What’s included
Route profile
Data:
Distance:
approx. 250 km
On a six-day tour you’ll get to know the homeland
of the Frisians, a beautiful and diverse part of the
country. Explore the Frisian landscape on well-made
bike paths, taking you from the North Sea beaches
out to the wilds and the moraines, marshes and moorlands, then
back to the dyke.
On your own personal route – with luggage transfer from hotel
to hotel – you decide your pace and when to take breaks. The
cycling route begins and ends in Wilhelmshaven. You’ll stay the
night in quality hotels and guesthouses run by locals.
And of course you’ll get a taste of Frisian cuisine.
Info
Wilhelmshaven Touristik & Freizeit GmbH
c/o Friesland-Touristik Gemeinschaft
p +49(0) 4421 9130017
touristik@friesland.de, www.friesland-touristik.de
- 5 nights with breakfast in a
double room with shower/toilet
- 5 cyclist’s packed lunches
- Boat trip across the Jadebusen bay,
or harbour tour
- Tour of castle in Jever or visit to
Küstenmuseum Wilhelmshaven
- 1 handlebar cooler bag (per room)
- Route map, information pack and
insurance certificates
Additional night bookable in the
Wangerland region or Wilhelmshaven
€ 316.00 pp
Double room from
Please ask about rates for
additional night
Booking period:
Fixed dates from April to September
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Package
Frisian Route With Island Flair
Friesenroute
Rad up Pad
What’s included
Route profile
Data:
Distance:
approx. 296 km
Cycling in Ostfriesland is all about cruising down dykes
and past lighthouses, circling larger and smaller lakes,
biking down romantic fen canals and discovering unspoilt moors. Few other cycling regions also have so
much typical regional culture to offer: from the old lake
towns and royal seats with their maritime flair to the sometimes
dangerous-looking leaning church spires and windmills and the
world-famous Ostfriesland “tea culture”.
The healthy sea air is your constant companion, along with the
peace and quiet far noisy traffic and the bustling big-city – and
there’s always a tailwind of course!
- 7 nights with breakfast at cyclistfriendly hotels
- Free ferry crossing for you and
your bike to Norderney (day trip)
- Maps
- Information pack
- Marco Polo travel guide for
Ostfriesland
- Ostfriesland surprise package
Double room from
€ 479.00 pp
€ 70.00
Booking period:
April to October
Info
Ostfriesland Touristik – Landkreis Aurich GmbH
p +49(0) 4931 9383200
info@mein-ostfriesland.de
www.mein-ostfriesland.de
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BahnRadRoute Teuto-Senne
Route profile
Data:
Distance:
approx. 160 km
The 160-kilometre BahnRadRoute Teuto-Senne lets
you combine the two transport modes in a multitude
of ways and directions on the “Haller Willem” and
“Sennebahn” trains.
The route begins in the historical old town district of Osnabrück,
providing an impressive start amidst a backdrop of historic
buildings and magnificent facades.
The Niedersachsen section of the route goes through the
Osnabrück countryside with its picturesque hills and valleys, and
the renowned resorts of Bad Iburg, in the middle of the Teutoburger Wald, and Bad Rothenfelde, home of Western Europe’s
Info
p +49(0) 541 9511195
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largest salt works. When you get to the pretty
half-timbered village of Bockhorst you will
have arrived in the Gütersloher Land, known
for its impressive farms and lively towns, such
as Halle Westfalen, Steinhagen and Schloss
Holte-Stukenbrock. In the East-Westphalian city
of Bielefeld, Sparrenburg castle and the old
town district are especially worth seeing.
The Senne landscape out in Paderborner Land
around Hövelhof provides a really different
experience with its blooming heather, fragrant
pine forests and crystal-clear streams.
The splendid city of Paderborn lies at the end
of the route, with its ancient cathedral and
modern university.
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Package
On the Trail of the
Peace of Westphalia
Friedensroute
Münster-Osnabrück
What’s included
Route profile
Data:
Distance:
approx. 176 km
The Friedensroute Münster-Osnabrück, a modern cycling route following ancient equestrian trails, connects the cities of Münster and Osnabrück.
Visit the two town halls with their “Peace Halls” that
bear witness to a bygone age, the “Krameramtshaus” or Chandlers Guild Hall in Münster with its stepped gables, and see the
lovely half-timbered buildings in Osnabrück’s old town.
Along the way, you’ll enjoy the scenery from hilly Teutoburger
Wald to Münsterland’s park landscape.
- 5 nights in a double room with
shower/toilet
- 5 x breakfast
- City tours of Osnabrück
and Münster
- Resort tax paid
- Baggage transfer available
(extra charge applies)
Double room from
Single room from
€ 299.00 pp
€ 339.00 pp
Info
p +49(0) 541 9511195
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Package
Where Hase meets Ems
(Hase-Ems Luxury Tour)
Hase-Ems-Tour
What’s included
Route profile
Data:
Distance:
approx. 328 km
Since the last ice age, the rivers Hase and Ems have
flowed in the direction you can now take on a bicycle
on a route bearing the same name.
This cycle route is 328 km long in total, roughly 100 km
of which runs through conservation parkland in Osnabrücker
Land. Natural landmarks, tourist attractions dotting Osnabrücker
Land and the Emsland region, and enchanting scenery accompany you along the entire route.
- 3 nights in centrally located 3-star
or comparable hotels (plan your own
distance and route)
- Room with shower/toilet
- Cyclist’s breakfast
- Map of Hase-Ems-Tour
- 1 x puncture repair per group
- Baggage transfer (€ 24.00 for 3 days,
each additional day + € 8.00/person,
minimum 2 persons, in one direction
only)
- Rental bikes (€ 18.00 for 3 days,
each additional day + € 6.00/person)
Double room from
Single room from
Info
p +49(0) 541 9511195
Booking period:
April to October
Arrival any day
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€ 169.00 pp
€ 219.00 pp
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Package
“Grafschafter Fietsentour”
Circuit Tour
Grafschafter
Fietsentour
What’s included
Route profile
Data:
Distance:
approx. 220 km
From the sandstone cliffs of Isterberg in the south to
the Coevorden-Piccardie canal in the north, you’ll get
to know every corner of Grafschaft Bentheim on the
Grafschafter Fietsentour. Between such special landscapes as heathland and moors, the circuit takes you 220 km
through every town in Grafschaft Bentheim, home to treasures of
cultural history.
Around Bad Bentheim and Uelsen there are slight inclines, but
otherwise you’ll zoom effortlessly through Niedersachsen’s most
bicycle-friendly county.
Discover Bentheim Castle, or take a boat tour through Nordhorn.
- 5 nights with breakfast in the towns
of Nordhorn, Emlichheim/Ringe,
Uelsen, Nordhorn and Bad Bentheim
- 1 “Grafschafter Fietsentour” route
map and 1 “Grafschaft Bentheim”
travel guide per room
- 5 suggested routes of 27 to 60 km
in length
- Voucher for free admission to
Burg Bentheim
Double room from
€ 229.00 pp
Info
Grafschaft Bentheim Tourismus e.V.
p +49(0) 5921 961196
tourismus@grafschaft.de
www.grafschaft-bentheim-tourismus.de
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Package
Vechtetalroute –
From the Source to the Mouth
kunstwegenVechtetalroute
What’s included
Route profile
Data:
Distance:
approx. 224 km
Parallel to the Vechtetal route, nearly 150 km of
“kunstwegen” (art route) meander through the south
of the Earldom of Bentheim all the way to Zwolle in
the Dutch province of Overijssel (or vice versa) and
with nearly no grades.
At 80 stations along the route artists have explored nature in
their own way, creating sculptures that yield fresh perspectives.
Art aficionados encounter nature, and nature lovers encounter art.
Starting in Ohne in the south of Grafschaft Benheim, the route
takes cyclists via Nordhorn, Lage, Neuenhaus and Emlichheim
across the border into the Netherlands, and it can be done in
stages.
Info
p +49(0) 5921 961196
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Explore the Vechte River valley from its
source in Darfeld in Westphalia to its
mouth in the Dutch town of Zwolle, on
your way passing through Europe’s
largest open-air contemporary art museum.
- 5 nights in hotel with half-board
- Packed lunches for the day
- 1 map of the Vechtetalroute per room
Double room from
€ 349.00 pp
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Package
7-Day Boxenstopp-Route
Boxenstopp-Route
What’s included
- 6 nights with breakfast in a double
room
- Information pack and maps
- Parking at the starting point
Route profile
Data:
Distance:
approx. 304 km
Let yourself be enchanted by the bucolic scenes along
Boxenstopp-Route in Oldenburger Münsterland, which
features five recreation areas, and enjoy a great
variety of interactive stop-off stations where you can
recharge your batteries, catch your breath and relax. Get to know
the land and its people, history and traditions and enjoy fresh
farm produce in our farmers’ shops and home-baked cakes in our
cosy courtyard cafés.
Our recreational and cultural facilities offer you a wealth of
opportunities along the route to actively experience the region.
The trails along Boxenstopp-Route are suitable for everyone from
athletic solo riders to pairs and larger groups.
It’s an experience the whole family can enjoy together – including
grandparents. Looking for a short holiday break? Then ask us
about our abbreviated Boxenstopp-Route tour.
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- additional night:
€ 45.00
- half-board:
€ 90.00
- e-bike for the tour:
€ 105.00
- rental bike:
€ 42.00
- baggage transfer:
€ 42.00
Double room from
€ 295.00 pp
€ 90.00
Booking period:
daily from April to October
Info
Verbund Oldenburger Münsterland e.V.
p +49(0) 4441 9565-12
info@oldenburger-muensterland.de
www.oldenburger-muensterland.de
Package
6-Day Circuit for Luxury Lovers
3-Seen-Route
What’s included
Route profile
Data:
Distance:
approx. 260 km
Cycle through Oldenburger Münsterland and
adjacent Ammerland on one of three cycling
routes – Reiherweg, Meerweg and Oldenburger-Münsterland-Radweg – as your ride
takes you past three of the largest bodies of
water in the northwest: Lake Dümmer, the Thülsfelder Talsperre reservoir and the lake known as the Zwischenahner Meer.
Look forward to a varied journey through the vast marshes,
sandy heathland, woods and lakes of Oldenburger Münsterland, as well as to rural culture and tasty local cuisine.
Treat yourself after an active day of cycling to a luxurious spa
experience at one of our first-class hotels. Would you prefer to
pedal less and still not miss a lake? Then inquire about our fourday tour for leisurely cyclists.
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- 5 nights with breakfast in a double
room at exclusive hotels
- 5 x superior dinner, packed lunches
- Use of pool area and various spa treatments and/or welcome vitamin cocktail
- Parking at the starting point
- Maps
- additional night:
€ 50 – 85.00
- e-bike for the tour:
€ 90.00
- rental bike:
€ 39.00
- baggage transfer available upon
request
Double room from
€ 595.00 pp
€ 140.00
Info
Verbund Oldenburger Münsterland e.V.
p +49(0) 4441 9565-12
info@oldenburger-muensterland.de
www.oldenburger-muensterland.de
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Package
Our Best
Emsland-Route
What’s included
Route profile
Data:
Distance:
approx. 295 km
Exciting excursion destinations along the route include the famous Meyer Werft shipyard, Erlebnispark
Emsflower adventure park, Baroque Clemenswerth
Palace and the Moormuseum featuring the world’s
largest steam plough. Ride the circuit route across the idyllic floodplains of the rivers Ems and Hase, into the mysterious Bourtanger
Moor, and through the dense forests of Hümmling.
Along the way you’ll pass windmills and watermills, colourful
cottage gardens, imposing mansions, historical ships and Stone
Age burial mounds. Excellent swimming lakes and climbing
parks guarantee holiday fun, while farmhouse cafés and cosy
country restaurants turn your breaks into enjoyable treats.
Get to know and love Emsland on
a 5-stage tour with distances ranging
between 37 and 68 km!
- Free admission to an Emslandmuseum
of your choice
- 1 map of the Emsland-Route per room
- Tourist information
baggage transfer, rental bike, half board, travel package insurance, single
room, additional night
See www.emsradweg.de for further
tourist offers on the Emsland-Route
Double room from
€ 239.00 pp
Info
p +49(0) 5931 442266
info@emsland.com
www.emsland.com
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Package
Stone Age Survivors
Geest-Radweg
What’s included
Enjoy 4 comfortable stages of between
39 and 49 km in distance.
- 1 Geest-Radweg route map per room
Route profile
Data:
Distance:
approx. 179 km
This cycling route connects two charming towns
and two rivers: the Hanseatic City of Bremen an der
Weser and Meppen an der Ems. With their historical old towns, shops and gastronomic scenes they
make ideal starting points and destinations. Between them lie
the woodlands of the Emsland region and the Baroque hunting
lodge Jagdschloß Clemenswerth, the Oldenburger Münsterland
region with the Thülsfelder Talsperre reservoir, Cloppenburg openair museum and the Naturpark Wildeshauser Geest nature
reserve.
Stone Age barrows 4000 years old are your constant companions
along this route. Discover the mysteries of megalithic culture!
Info
p +49(0) 5931 442266
info@emsland.com
www.emsland.com
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baggage transfer, half-board,
travel insurance, single room,
extra night
Lots more information
about the route at
www.geestradweg.de
Double room from
€ 199.00 pp
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Package
From Industrial “Ruhrpott”
to the Water’s Edge
Rad-Route
Dortmund-Ems-Kanal
What’s included
Route profile
Data:
Distance:
approx. 340 km
Waterways are lifelines and trade routes, they connect ports with ports, cities with the sea, people with
goods. They offer technical challenges and quiet
refuges along their banks. The over 100-year-old
Dortmund-Ems canal is just such a lifeline between the Ruhr region
and the North Sea that’s waiting to be explored by bike. Along the
way, cyclists experience the bustling industrial “Ruhrpott” region and
the serenity of bygone days at the castles and palaces dotted about
the Münsterland region. The rolling green expanses of the Emsland
region along the banks of the meandering Ems river make the perfect setting for a relaxing time out. The maritime atmosphere of Ostfriesland tells you the North Sea is close by long before you see it.
Info
p +49(0) 5931 442266
info@emsland.com
www.emsland.com
Follow the canal along 7 stages of
between 45 and 68 km in distance.
- 1 Rad-Route Dortmund-Ems-Kanal
route map per room
travel insurance, single room,
extra night
Double room from
€ 379.00 pp
For beginners we also
recommended the tour:
„From Münster to Emden“
from € 269.00
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Package
Big Bourtanger-Moor-Tour
United Countries Tour
What’s included
Route profile
Data:
Distance:
approx. 389 km
Houses, gardens, shops and cafés, bars and restaurants – luckily, we in united Europe have preserved our cultural differences. That’s what makes
this cycling tour alongside the German-Dutch
border so interesting. The northern “Smokkelroute” follows the old
smugglers’ paths, among others to Bourtange fortress and the famous Meyer Werft shipyard. The southern “Pionierroute” explores
the moorlands in all their diversity, for example in the Naturschutzgebiet Bargerveen nature reserve and at the large Emsland
Moormuseum. Both cycling routes (which may also be combined
to form a single tour) and several connecting routes offer a fantastic, varied cycling experience on both sides of the border!
Info
p +49(0) 5931 442266
info@emsland.com
www.emsland.com
p +49(0) 5921 961196
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Experience unlimited cycling fun over
6 stages of between 45 and 66 km in
distance.
- 1 United Countries Tour route map
per room
rental bike, travel insurance,
single room, extra night
Double room from
€ 259.00 pp
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Package
Explore Teufelsmoor by Bike
Vom Teufelsmoor
zum Wattenmeer
Route profile
Data:
Distance:
approx. 450 km
Nature is the main attraction on the 450 km cycling
tour that leads through the region between the North
Sea and the Elbe and Weser rivers. Powerful rivers,
natural watercourses, moorland and heathland lakes
and, last but not least, the North Sea with its unique Wadden Sea
habitat are the highlights of this cycling route.
The moorland region with the well-known Teufelsmoor and a number of other moors and constantly changing scenery make this
tour a very special experience. Along the way, there are plenty
of great places to take a break – including the ancient Hanse
towns, maritime metropolises, coastal resorts, idyllic villages and
small towns.
Info
AG Radwanderweg „Vom Teufelsmoor zum Wattenmeer“
c/o BIS Bremerhaven Touristik
t +49(0)471 94646-164
info@teufelsmoor-wattenmeer.de, www.teufelsmoor-wattenmeer.de
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This cycling tour takes you from the Altes Land region through Teufelsmoor
to the Hanseatic City of Bremen. You
spend one night in the Hanse town of
Stade and one in the spa town of Bremervörde. From there, the legendary
historical Moorexpress train takes you to
the artists’ village of Worpswede. You
can then continue by bike from there
through Teufelsmoor to Bremen.
What’s included
-
1 night with breakfast in Stade
1 night with breakfast in Bremervörde
2 x packed lunches
Ride on the Moorexpress train
Double room from
€ 149.00 pp
€ 17.00
Booking period: May to Oct 2013
Arrival days: Thursday and Friday
STADE Tourismus-GmbH
p +49(0) 4141 409174
packages@stade-tourismus.de
www.stade-tourismus.de
Package
The Joys of
Solo Cycling along the
Deutsche Sielroute
Deutsche Sielroute
Route profile
What’s included
Data:
Distance:
approx. 180 km
- Breakfast
- 1 Deutsche Sielroute map &
resort tax for your stay in Butjadingen.
The Deutsche Sielroute runs for 180 signposted kilometres through a unique Weser marsh landscape
marked by moors, rivers and lush green meadows
populated by flocks of white sheep.
It passes by sluices that serve to drain the countryside, along with pumping stations, old mills, museums, quaint
churches and thatched half-timbered houses. Farm women at
the “Melkhus” that dot the route offer milkshakes and regional
specialities.
(Note: In some places narrow dike crossings make the route
difficult to navigate for bicycle trailers.)
Info
Touristikgemeinschaft Wesermarsch
p +49(0) 4401 856114
info@urlaub-wesermarsch.de
www.urlaub-wesermarsch.de, www.deutsche-sielroute.de
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Double room from
€ 119.00 pp
Experience the Deutsche Sielroute
with e-bikes:
Since 2012, the Wesermarsch has
been a North Sea-Elbe-Weser movelo
region. With an electric bike, you
won’t have to worry about biking into
headwinds.
Nordenham Marketing & Touristik e.V.
p +49(0) 4731 93640
info@nordenham.net
www.nordenham.net
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Package
Stiff Breeze on the Unterweser
Radrundweg
Unterweser
What’s included
Route profile
Data:
Distance:
approx. 165 km
Experience 165 km of maritime scenery on both sides
of the Unterweser between Bremen and the mouth
of the Unterweser, where it flows into the North Sea.
Starting in Bremen, the cycling route follows the
Wümme-Niederung river valley and the promenades bordering the
Lesum and Weser rivers, where you can enjoy fine views of ships,
beaches and shipyards. The route continues along the dyke to the
Seaside City of Bremerhaven. After crossing the Weser, you cycle back
through the Wesermarsch to Bremen, past thatched farmhouses and
hamlets built along the dyke, and through quaint villages and ports.
Thanks to ferry services and tourist boat trips, different round trips and
shortcuts are possible, making for relaxing and varied cycling tours.
Info
Region Unterweser Maritime Landschaft e. V.
p +49(0) 172 1851986
info@region-unterweser.de
www.region-unterweser.de
- 2 nights with breakfast in middle-class
hotels or private guest houses
- Ticket for the shipping museum
Schifffahrtsmuseum Unterweser or
the “Fähre Harriersand” ferry
- Boat trip on board the Oceana
- Route maps, information pack
- Bike rental at the cycle station
of Hauptbahnhof Bremen
(Bremen central station)
- Baggage transfer and tour guide
- Travel insurance
€ 99.00 pp
Double room from
Single room surcharge on request
Booking period:
May to September, arrivals Friday
and Saturday,
June to August, arrivals also
Tuesday and Wednesday
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Radwanderweg
Weites Land
Route profile
Data:
Distance:
approx. 134 km
The Radwanderweg Weites Land whisks you away
to the unique countryside north of Bremen, with its
numerous waterways, extensive protective flood
plains and wetlands, idyllic moorland villages
and exceptional cultural and landscape history.
The Teufelsmoor moorland region, famous for its extraordinary
quality of light and mood, the thriving artists’ villages there,
Worpswede and Fischerhude, and the history of Vegesacker
harbour in the north of Bremen all play an important part in the
journey of discovery through three centuries this route lets you
make in the space of two or three days.
Info
AG Radwanderweg Weites Land
c/o Touristikagentur Teufelsmoor Worpswede Unterweser e.V.
p +49(0) 4791 930481
info@teufelsmoor.de, www.weites-land.info
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Ever since it was settled in the 18th century
and intensive peat cutting began, the moor
has governed the lives of the people who live
here. Today, well-preserved structures from
the early settlements, museums and local
“Heimathaus” historical exhibitions are living
witnesses to the old days. Large expanses of
the moor have recently been returned to their
natural state and now provide a habitat for
rare animal and plant species.
A flyer listing cyclist-friendly accommodation
along the route can be obtained from the
contact address provided. Many accommodation providers offer an optional luggage
transport service. Please ask for details.
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Wümme-Radweg
Route profile
Data:
Distance:
approx. 257 km
The Wümme-Radweg cycling route links Lüneburger
Heide with the Hanseatic City of Bremen. The approx.
250 km cycling route circuit (which includes a north
and a south route) follows the Wümme river from its
source close to the 169 m Wilseder Berg upland to its mouth north
of Bremen.
The Wümme-Radweg takes you through the changing scenery and
settlements of the North German Plain. Dykes, river valleys and
meadows, as well as moors and heathlands with their richly diverse
plant and animal kingdoms accompany you along your way. Idyllic
and sleepy villages, delightful small towns and the“big, wide world”
of Bremen are all an open invitation for you to come and explore.
Package
Wümme-Radweg,
a journey of discovery from the
Lüneburger Heide heathlands to
the Weser river
The Arbeitsgemeinschaft Wümme-Radweg
will be happy to provide answers to all individual enquiries about available packages.
Please don’t hesitate to contact us!
Info
AG Wümme-Radweg
c/o Touristikverband Landkreis Rotenburg (Wümme)
p +49(0) 4261 81960
info@wuemme-radweg.de, www.wuemme-radweg.de
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Deutsche Fährstraße (Südteil)
Route profile
Data:
Distance:
approx. 134 km
The southern section of the Deutsche Fährstraße
cycling route takes in fords and ferries, the impressive transporter bridge with its hanging
gondolas dating from the turn of the 20th century as well as modern bridges and tunnel structures. Nowhere
will you find so many historical and modern ways to cross water
as on this approx. 250 km route along the canal connecting the
North and the Baltic Seas, the Niederelbe and Oste rivers. There’s
many a maritime treasure to be found tucked away here. Ancient
harbours, ships, cranes and warehouses each have their own
story to tell as you pass, in turn, through historical towns and
Info
Agentur für Wirtschaftsförderung Cuxhaven
Cuxland Tourismus
p +49(0)4721 59 96 17
info@cuxland.de
www.cuxland.de
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picturesque villages, unique marshlands and
ideal habitats for birds.
The two last-remaining German transporter
bridges, in Osten-Hemmoor and in Rendsburg-Osterrönfeld (the third, in Kiel, was taken
down in 1923), are the most striking structures, alongside the mighty canal locks on the
southern section of the Deutsche Fährstraße
bike trail.
A number of museums provide information on
maritime topics. The outstanding landmark of
the Osteland region is the Osten–Hemmoor
transporter bridge (a technical cultural monument); in Gräpel and Brobergen, cyclists can
still cross the transporter bridge on board a
historical hanging gondola.
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Package
Through green countryside and the
typical round villages of Wendland
Deutsch-Deutscher
Radweg
What’s included
Route profile
Data:
Distance:
approx. 1,019 km
The Deutsch-Deutscher Radweg follows the former
inner-German border. Starting from Travemünde on
the Baltic coast, you can cycle all the way to Prex on
the Czech border (where three countries meet), along
more than 1000 km of trail that passes through a landscape
filled with life, nature, culture and history.
Along the way, you can discover and explore rare habitats, plants
and animals, and retrace historical events that changed not only
the face of Germany.
Info
Elbtalaue-Wendland Touristik GmbH
Kur- & Touristinformation Hitzacker
p +49(0) 5862 96970
hitzacker@elbtalaue-wendland.de
www.elbtalaue-wendland.de
- 5 nights with breakfast, daily packed
lunch
- 1 evening dinner at Landgasthof Rieger
- Baggage transfer
- Guided tour of Hitzacker
- Ferry crossing Hitzacker – Bitter
- Höhbeck – Stresow tour guide
- Museum tickets
- Coffee and cake in Dannenberg
- Map and information pack
- Surprise gift
€ 380.00 pp
Double room from
Single room surcharge on request
Booking period: May to September
Exclusion period: Ascension Day –
Whitsun, 1st week of August
Harzer Tourismusverband
p +49(0) 5321 34040
info@harzinfo.de
www.harzinfo.de
Kur- & Touristinformation Hitzacker
p +49(0) 5862 96970
hitzacker@elbtalaue-wendland.de
Always know which way to go
Whether you are traveling on a cycling route or want to plan
your own individual cycling holiday, with the 1:75,000-scale
cycling maps published by the Niedersachsen State Agency for
Geoinformation and Land Development (LGLN) you’ll always be
on the right track.
The 26 Niedersachsen cycling maps cover virtually every inch
of Niedersachsen and feature regional cycling routes, circuits
and long-distance cycling routes based on official maps. The
maps also feature information on and pictures of sights,
break facilities, places for swimming and much more.
They also indicate any steep or poor stretches.
Each map contains a booklet with numerous tips about
what’s on in the worlds of art, culture, nature and sports.
The detailed map thus allows you to vary your cycling
route spontaneously.
The Niedersachsen cycling maps are obtainable from
bookshops.
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Mountain biking – an
adrenaline-fuelled ride
across Niedersachsen
The terrain can get pretty hilly in the Harz mountains
and Naturpark Solling-Vogler – both regions are a
veritable paradise for fans of the rapid descent. And
that applies in almost any weather: whether summer or
winter, for real mountianbikers the challenges posed
by nature are the only thing that matters. The more demanding the climb, the more exciting the descent and
the more sublime the biking experience. From downhill
coursing to singletrack tails, exhilarating drops and
breathtaking North Shore trails, mountain biking in
Niedersachsen is guaranteed to thrill you.
Think this sport is only for young daredevils? Well
think again! Mountain biking is becoming increasingly
popular and nowadays you’ll see mountain bikers of all ages riding through forests and over
mountains, all of them in search of a physical challenge and rewarded with breathtaking
views and beautiful countryside. Do you too enjoy taking in the view of a hilly landscape
after a demanding climb? Or are you already looking forward to the adrenaline rush on
your next downhill?
Then you should give it a try! Niedersachsen features many upland areas with great mountain bike regions and trails of varying levels of difficulty. Everyone can find a route to match
their skills and fitness level perfectly, for example in Niedersachsen’s two top mountain bike
regions: Volksbank Arena Harz and Naturpark Solling-Vogler, where trails have been created and signposted to offer maximum riding fun while being kind to nature at the same time.
The other upland areas of Niedersachsen are great for mountain biking too – Deister, Süntel,
Göttinger Wald, Rothaargebirge and Harburger Berge all offer tremendous scenery and
challenging upland terrain. These areas all feature some signposted mountain bike routes.
Don’t own a bike, or prefer not to take it along on holiday? No problem, you can rent one
in the Harz mountains and Naturpark Solling-Vogler. Would you like a local expert to guide
you through the forest? Need help setting up your bike? How about a GPS unit with local
routes? You’ll receive expert on-location support for all these issues and more in our two
mountain bike regions.
While you’re enjoying the adrenaline rush however, please be considerate of other visitors
and animals in the forest and ride only on marked trails! And please observe the rules of
the trail!
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Package
We Love Bikers –
Special Offer for Mountainbikers
Volksbank Arena Harz
What’s included
Route profile
Data:
Distance:
approx. insg. 2,200 km
The largest bikers’ paradise in the North.
Its 31 starting points invite you to enjoy
the family-friendly “Familientour rund um
Buntenbock” that takes you past many of the artificial lakes and
ditches of the historical Oberharzer Wasserwirtschaft (today a
UNESCO World Heritage site). Sports cyclists appreciate the more
challenging Dreimaldrei-Teiche-Tour through open deciduous woodlands near Bad Grund, but the Himmel & Hölle-Tour (“heaven and hell
tour”) is only for really ambitious cyclists. Altogether, there are 74
signposted and classified MTB bike trail circuits covering 2,200 km
and with a cumulative elevation gain of 59,000 meters – plus three
bike parks, where cycling fans can really sharpen up their technique.
Info
Harzer Tourismusverband
p +49(0) 5321 34040
info@harzinfo.de
www.harzinfo.de
VOLKSBANK ARENA HARZ,
c/o HARZ-Agentur GmbH
p +49(0) 5323 982461
info@volksbank-arena-harz.de
www.volksbank-arena-harz.de
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- 2 nights in a comfortable room
with balcony
- 2x breakfast from the well-stocked
relexa breakfast buffet
- 2x dinner (half-board)
- Welcome drink, a cool draught beer
- Basement parking for your car
- Map/information pack in your room
- Packed energy lunch on day 2
- Secure bike parking space
- Separate drying room for clothing
Classic double room
Single room
€ 143.00 pp
€ 191.00
Booking period: March to November
relexa hotel Harz-Wald Braunlage
t +49(0) 5520-807-0
Braunlage@relexa-hotel.de
www.relexa-hotel-braunlage.de
Package
The Ultimate
Mountainbiker’s Dream
Mountainbike-Region
Naturpark Solling-Vogler
What’s included
Route profile
Data:
Distance:
approx. insg. 760 km
Elevation gain: approx. insges.17,000 m
Do steep downhill runs, demanding uphill
climbs and lots of natural scenery sound good
to you? Altogether, 15 individual routes of
varying difficulty (distances 24-59 km) await
you along a total of 760 kilometres and with cumulative elevation gains of 17,000 m.
Tip: try out the mountainbike trail between Neuhaus and
Silberborn. A challenging 7.3 kilometres of narrow single trails,
a unique quarry, gravelled woodland paths, some built-in jumps
and steep downhill runs will make any biker’s heart beat faster.
Solling-Funpark near Merxhausen is ideal for downhill, dual
eliminator and cross-country fans.
Info
Weserbergland Tourismus e.V.
p +49(0) 5151 9300-0
info@weserbergland-tourismus.de
www.weserbergland-tourismus.de
Enjoy the fun of mountainbiking amid
some truly glorious countryside. Great
simply for the sheer fun of it, but also as
marathon training – we put your personal
all-round biker package together to suit
your needs and tastes.
- 2 nights at a hotel or
country guest house
- 2 x hearty breakfasts
- 2 packed lunches to keep you going
- 2 three-course Vital-Menü dinners
- 1 basket of fruit in your room
- Route suggestions and maps
Double room from
Single room from
€ 199.00 pp
€ 229.00 pp
p +49(0) 5536 960970
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This project is funded by the
European Regional Development Fund
Photo credits
All copyrights/rights of use to the photographs published here lie
with the following individuals/institutions:
Cover:
Biker’s view © Trombax / Fotolia.de,
Silhouettes: © iStockphoto.com /
AskinTulayOver, d-l-b, A-Digit
Inside cover, page 1, page 4: :
TMN / Peter Hamel
Page 5 top:
Weserbergland Tourismus e.V..
Page 5 bottom: Franz Frieling
Page 6 top, page 20, page 21 all photos:
Page 6 bottom: Tourismusverband LK Stade
Page 7 top:
Deutscher Tourismusverband e.V.
Page 7 bottom, page 16 bottom and page 17 top:
Tourismusverband Osnabrücker Land e.V.
Page 8 top:
Touristikverband Landkreis Rotenburg (Wümme)
Page 8 bottom: Weserbergland Tourismus e.V.
Page 9 top:
Archiv STADE Tourismus-GmbH /
Martin Elsen
Page 9 bottom: Lüneburger Heide GmbH
Page 10 top:
Tourismus Region Hannover e.V.
Page 10 bottom: Zweckverband Aller-Leine-Tal
Page 11 top:
Südheide Gifhorn GmbH
Page 11 bottom: Mittelweser-Touristik GmbH
Page 12 / page 13 all photos:
Page 14 top:
Meike Wilkens, Ammerland-Touristik
Page 14 bottom: Gerd Kaja
Page 15 top:
Ulrich Schmunkamp
Page 15 bottom: Wilhelmshaven Touristik und Freizeit GmbH /
Friesland Touristik Gemeinschaft
Page 16 top:
Ostfriesland Touristik – Landkreis Aurich GmbH
Page 17 bottom: Hasetal Touristik GmbH
Page 18:
Bildarchiv Emsland Touristik GmbH
Page 19 top:
Verbund Oldenburger Münsterland
Page 19 bottom: Verbund Oldenburger Münsterland /
Christian Bitter
Page 22 top:
Udo Fischer / TouROW
Page 22 bottom: Nordenham Marketing & Touristik e.V.
Page 23 top:
Birgit Krüger
Page 23 bottom: Touristikagentur Teufelsmoor Worpswede Unter weser e.V./ Karsten Schöpfer
Page 24 top:
Udo Fischer / TouROW
Page 24 bottom: Landkreis Cuxhaven / Bernd Schlüsselburg
Page 25 top:
Page 26:
Sebastian Schieck für HARZ-Agentur ClausthalZellerfeld
Page 27 top:
Holde Schneider für Volksbank Arena Harz
Page 27 bottom: Solling-Vogler-Region im Weserbergland e.V.
Reverse of map from top left to bottom right:
ADFC / J. Lehmkühler; Thomas Froitzheim, HeideRegion Uelzen
e.V.; Emsland Touristik GmbH; Bildarchiv Emsland Touristik
GmbH; Deutscher Tourismusverband e.V.; Karte Radnetz Deutschland: Deutscher Tourismusverband e.V.
The reproduction, storage and reprinting of photographs is not
permitted. All services and prices given in the advertisements and
tour descriptions are based on the information provided by the
addressee in the offer description. The publisher accepts no liability for the accuracy or completeness of such information!
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www.eu-foerdert.niedersachsen.de
Imprint
TourismusMarketing
Niedersachsen GmbH
Essener Straße 1
D-30173 Hannover
p+49 (0) 511 270488-0
f +49 (0) 511 270488-88
info@tourismusniedersachsen.de
www.reiseland-niedersachsen.de
Project manager:
Karin Proell, TMN
Hannover
2nd edition, December 2012
Design:
H.ZWEI.S Werbeagentur GmbH
Hannover
Map:
© Verlag grünes herz
Dr. Lutz Gebhardt e. K.
Ilmenau und Ostseebad Wustrow
Cartography:
mr-kartographie, Gotha
Production:
BWH GmbH –
Die Publishing Company
Hannover
inspiration niedersachsen
TourismusMarketing Niedersachsen GmbH
Essener Straße 1
30173 Hannover
p +49 (0) 511 270488-50
f +49 (0) 511 270488-88
info@tourismusniedersachsen.de
www.niedersachsen-tourism.com

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