--- title: "Alternative - Cycle route \"From the Devil's Moor to the Wadden Sea\" - Bremervörde-Bremerhaven" url: "https://www.niedersachsen-tourism.com/tour/alternative-cycle-route-from-the-devils-moor-to-the-wadden-sea-bremervoerde-bremerhaven" description: "The “Bremervörde-Bremerhaven Alternative Route” offers a real shortcut to the 450-km-long “From Teufelsmoor to the Wadden Sea” cycling trail. It winds through the vast fields and meadows of the Geest region, crisscrossed by small streams and stretches of forest, and takes you to idyllic villages and swimming lakes. After your bike ride, you can take the EVB train back to your starting point.Combine this alternative route with a visit to the Free Hanseatic City of Bremen, the artists’ village of Worpswede, the resort town of Bremervörde, and the seaside city of Bremerhaven. On the approximately 230-km-long southern “Teufelsmoor” loop—which is best started at Bremen Central Station—you can explore the Teufelsmoor and the Weser region. The Wadden Sea, the Elbe River, and the Alte Land, on the other hand, are the focus of the northern “Wadden Sea” loop, which is approximately 250 to 280 km long. This route connects Bremerhaven with the towns of Bremervörde, Stade, Otterndorf, and Cuxhaven." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" breadcrumb: "Root > Home > Special > Destination.Data Details > Tour" --- GPX Share Alternative - Cycle route "From the Devil's Moor to the Wadden Sea" - Bremervörde-Bremerhaven ============================================================================================= - 66.21 km long - Difficulty: medium - Condition: medium - Bicycle - E-bike - 4:14 h - 66.21 km - 105 m - 110 m - 41 m - - Start: Bremervörder Sportboothafen, Am Hafen, 27432 Bremervörde - Destination: Historical Museum, An der Geeste, 27570 Bremerhaven The 66-km shortcut route can be easily combined with a hike through the Teufelsmoor or the Wadden Sea ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ The “Bremervörde-Bremerhaven Alternative Route” offers a real shortcut to the 450-km-long “From Teufelsmoor to the Wadden Sea” cycling trail. It winds through the vast fields and meadows of the Geest region, crisscrossed by small streams and stretches of forest, and takes you to idyllic villages and swimming lakes. After your bike ride, you can take the EVB train back to your starting point. Combine this alternative route with a visit to the Free Hanseatic City of Bremen, the artists’ village of Worpswede, the resort town of Bremervörde, and the seaside city of Bremerhaven. On the approximately 230-km-long southern “Teufelsmoor” loop—which is best started at Bremen Central Station—you can explore the Teufelsmoor and the Weser region. The Wadden Sea, the Elbe River, and the Alte Land, on the other hand, are the focus of the northern “Wadden Sea” loop, which is approximately 250 to 280 km long. This route connects Bremerhaven with the towns of Bremervörde, Stade, Otterndorf, and Cuxhaven. Read more Good to know ------------ Pavements Asphalt (100%) Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Directions The alternative route can be ridden as a standard loop. The route can also be combined with the southern or northern section of the bike trail. Below is an overview of the three options:   **Bremervörde–Bremerhaven Alternative Route** The approximately 66-km route connects Bremervörde and Bremerhaven via Basdahl, Beverstedt, Wollingst, and Donnern. It winds through varied landscapes of fields, forests, and meadows and passes bodies of water such as Lake Vörder, the Weser River, and the North Sea. You can start in either city, and the return trip can be made conveniently via the EVB train. Route tour:approximately 66 km Route: Bremervörde – 14 km – Basdahl – 15 km – Beverstedt – 7 km – Wollingst – 15 km – Donnern – 15 km – Bremerhaven Major bodies of water: Lake Vörder, North Sea, Weser River Nature highlights: Bremervörde Nature and Adventure Park **Southern loop through the Teufelsmoor**  This loop connects the southern section of the bike path with the alternative route. The starting point is Bremen Central Station. The route first leads through Bürgerpark, past Stadtwaldsee, and through the Wümmewiesen to Worpswede. From there, it continues via Gnarrenburg and Augustendorf to Huvenhoopsmoor and on along the Oste to Bremervörde, home to the Nature and Adventure Park at Vörder See. From here, follow the alternative route via Basdahl, Beverstedt, Wollingst, and Donnern to Bremerhaven. There, the Havenwelten and the view over the Weser estuary are well worth a visit. The route back to Bremen runs along the Weser through Dedesdorf, Sandstedt, and Bremen-Vegesack, as well as along the Lesum and Wümme rivers, all the way to the city center with City Hall, the Roland statue, the cathedral, the Schnoor, and the Weser Promenade. Round trip: approximately 230 km, including the 66-km-long alternative route Route: Bremen – Worpswede – Bremervörde – Oerel –  Beverstedt – Kirchwistedt – Bremerhaven – Bremen Major bodies of water: Wümme, Vörder See, North Sea, Weser, Lesum Natural highlights: Teufelsmoor, Huvenhooopsmoor Nature Reserve, Bremervörde Nature and Adventure Park **Northern Loop to the Wadden Sea**  This loop uses the northern section of the bike trail as well as the Bremerhaven–Bremervörde alternative route. The tour starts at the Historical Museum in Bremerhaven. From there, the route passes through Bremerhaven-Geestemünde, Bremerhaven-Surheide, and Lake Appeler, continuing through Beverstedt, Kirchwistedt, and Oerel to Bremervörde. Here, you join the main route and cycle across the Geest landscape to Stade. The route then leads through the Alte Land region to the Wischhafen Elbe ferry terminal and continues via Freiburg, Otterndorf, and the Oste flood barrier to Cuxhaven, offering a view of the North Sea and the Wadden Sea from the “Alte Liebe.” On the way back to Bremerhaven, the route passes through the Ahlenmoor and Bad Bederkesa. There, the Havenwelten with its museums awaits a visit. Circular tour: approximately 250–280 km, including the 66-km-long alternative route Route:Bremerhaven – Beverstedt – Kirchwistedt – Oerel – Bremervörde – Stade – Otterndorf – Cuxhaven – Bad Bederkesa – Bremerhaven Major bodies of water: Vörder See, Oste, Elbe, North Sea, Bederkesa See Natural highlights: Altes Land, UNESCO Wadden Sea World Heritage Site, Ahlenmoor Nature Reserve Read more Route markings The approximately 450 km long route is clearly signposted by the well-known ADFC signposting with its destination and kilometer information. Follow the blue, green and white **logo with the lapwing** and the inscription "From Teufelsmoor to the Wadden Sea".All alternative routes are marked with the addition "Alternative route". Read more Equipment For a ride along the bike trail from Teufelsmoor to the Wadden Sea, we recommend using a touring bike. Of course, be sure to wear weatherproof clothing that can also withstand the wind. And if you have room, you should definitely pack a small pair of binoculars. Read more Directions & Parking facilities **Getting there**The A1, A26, and A27 federal highways take you directly to many locations along the bike trail. The route planners can help you plan your exact route: or . There are numerous long-distance bike routes that connect to the “From Teufelsmoor to the Wadden Sea” bike trail or run parallel to it for a stretch. In **Bremen**, the cycling trail meets the , the the and the In **Stade**, the cycling trail meets the the and runs partly parallel to them. In **Bremerhaven**, the cycling trail meets the the and runs partly parallel to it. In the **Wesermarsch** the cycling trail meets the , the , and the and runs partly parallel to it. Read more **Parking**You can park for free without any problems at train stations in smaller towns. If you plan to stay overnight before or after the tour, feel free to ask your host if you can leave your car on their property while you’re on the tour. Read more **Public transportation** Many places along the cycle trail can be easily reached and combined by train and bus. A train or bus line runs parallel to each stage and can be used for attractive day trips. Bicycles can be taken along spontaneously or by booking in advance, but space for bicycles is limited. It is best to find out in advance from the respective train or bus provider whether it is possible and necessary to reserve bicycle transport. **Rail connections** (Hamburg) - Stade - Cuxhaven Verkehrsgesellschaft Start Unterelbe mbH mbH Tel.: 04721 / 2049724 Hamburg - Stade S-Bahn line 3 Hamburger Verkehrsverbund GmbH Tel.: 040 / 19449 Cuxhaven - Bremerhaven EVB - Elbe-Weser Railway and Transport Company GmbH Tel.: 04761 / 993116 Bremerhaven - Bremen Deutsche Bahn AG (Regional Express) Tel.: 0180 / 5996633 (14ct/min. from a landline, max. 42ct/min. for mobile calls) NordWestBahn GmbH "Regio-S-Bahn (line RS 2) Phone: 01805 / 826826 (14ct/min. from landlines, max. 42ct/min. from mobile phones) w osbahn.de Bremerhaven - Bremervörde - Buxtehude - Hamburg EVB - Eisenbahnen und Vekehrsbetriebe Elbe-Weser GmbH Tel.: 04761 / 993116 From Buxtehude you can take the or the to Hamburg Central Station. Nordenham - Bremen NordWestBahn GmbH "Regio-S-Bahn (line RS 4) Tel.: 01805 / 826826 (14ct/min. from a landline, max. 42ct/min. for mobile calls) **Museum railways** Bremen - Worpswede - Bremervörde - Stade (May to October) Historic Moorexpress (museum train) Tel.: 0 47 61 / 99 31 16 w express.de Bremerhaven - Bad Bederkesa (May to October) Historical museum train Tel.: 0 47 45 / 71 96 **Bus connections** Harsefeld - Jork - Stade - Drochtersen - Wischhafen - Balje Elbe cycle bus (April to October) Tel.: 0 41 42 / 81 38 38 The bus has space for up to 16 bikes. It is not possible to make a reservation in advance. Tickets are available directly on the bus. The local stops are marked with the bus logo. Berlin - Hamburg - Stade - Bremervörde MeinFernbus Flixbus Tel.: 0 30 / 3 00 13 73 00 Read more Additional information Further and detailed information on the "From the Devil's Moor to the Wadden Sea" cycle route can be found at . Read more Literature The free **brochure “From the Teufelsmoor to the Wadden Sea”** contains general information about the route, the trail, how to get there, and tourist highlights along the way. You can pick it up at the tourist information centers along the route or order it at nordwaerts.de via the . Read more Contact person Arbeitsgemeinschaft Radwanderweg "Vom Teufelsmoor zum Wattenmeer" c/o Erlebnis Bremerhaven GmbH H.-H.-Meier-Str. 6 27568 Bremerhaven License (master data) Touristikverband Landkreis Rotenburg (Wümme) Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author Combine some sections of the route with a ride on a historic narrow-gauge railway or the Elbe Bike Tour Bus. Several rail lines also run alongside the bike trail along the entire route (see notes under the “Public Transportation” section). **Historic Moorexpress** The Historic Moorexpress promises old-fashioned railroad charm and a chance to slow down—a red narrow-gauge train that typically chugs along every weekend and on holidays from May through October between Bremen, Worpswede, Gnarrenburg, Bremervörde, and Stade. The best part of this leisurely travel experience is that, thanks to a bicycle car, it can be perfectly combined with your cycling trip. Treat yourself to a break along the eventful 99 kilometers that run parallel to the bike trail. At 22 stations between Bremen and Stade, the lets you hop on and off at 22 stations. **Elbe Cycling Tour Bus** The runs daily from mid-April to early October on weekends and holidays through the Altes Land vacation region along the Elbe River. It connects the towns along the Elbe and runs from Harsefeld via Jork, Stade, and Wischhafen to the elbow estuary near Balje. Tickets are available on the bus, and the stops are marked with the bus’s logo. Read more Safety guidelines The 450-km-long “From the Teufelsmoor to the Wadden Sea” cycling trail takes you along mostly paved paths through the flat to gently rolling landscape of northern Germany. However, since the trail passes through many scenic natural areas, it also runs in places along unpaved and narrow paths. On these sections—depending on the weather—short stretches of the trail may be damp or sandy. The extra effort, however, is rewarded by an immersive experience of nature away from main traffic routes. Read more Map **Spiralo cycling map "From the Devil's Moor to the Wadden Sea"** (9,95 Euro plus shipping costs) The popular cycling map at a scale of 1:75,000 from the Bielefelder Verlagsanstalt (BVA) is a combination of map and cycling guide. The map consists of detailed individual maps and contains a wealth of information on the towns and tourist highlights along the route. It is available in bookshops at a price of EUR 9.95 (ISBN 978-3-87073-821-1) and from local tourist contacts. Or simply order the cycling map directly from the . Read more Nearby ------ View on map - Event - Operetta - Operetta - Operetta - Tours 239.51 km - Bicycle 204.00 km - Racing bike 144.94 km - Bicycle Contact **Tourist-Information Bremervörde - Ihr Ansprechpartner für die Alternativroute** Rathausmarkt 1 27432 Bremervörde Download GPX file - - - -