--- title: "Deutsche Fehnroute" url: "https://www.niedersachsen-tourism.com/tour/deutsche-fehnroute" description: "The Deutsche Fehnroute not only has a sonorous name but is also one of the best-known cycling routes in northern Germany. It runs over 173 km through the unique Fehn region in Germany. The name “Fehn” is derived from the Dutch “Veen,” which means “moor.” Places ending in “fehn” indicate a precisely established cultivation method according to which the raised moors have been developed since the 17th century for peat extraction and later reclaimed. Long canals and side canals, so-called Wieken, white drawbridges, windmills, and brick houses bear witness to this interesting past and are ubiquitous in all Fehn communities. More information at: Deutsche Fehnroute e.V.Ledastraße 1026789 Leer0491 919696 40info@deutsche-fehnroute.dewww.deutsche-fehnroute.defacebook/fehnrouteinstagram/deutsche_fehnroute" language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://dam.destination.one/2746955/50d9935fc764ee399b9d5099398793c91b0cd5e3fb3a45864404a8458d47189f/radfahrer-auf-klappbr-cke.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Home > Special > Destination.Data Details > Tour" --- GPX Share Deutsche Fehnroute ================== - 157.98 km long - Round trip - Difficulty: easy - Great panorama - Bicycle - Theme trail *Play video*Play external content Please accept all necessary cookies to watch this video. - 10:35 h - 157.98 km - 22 m - 18 m - -2 m - 12 m - 14 m - - Start: Leer - Destination: Leer In northwestern Germany, near the North Sea coast and bordering the Netherlands, runs the 173 km long cycling circular route of the "Deutsche Fehnroute". The Deutsche Fehnroute not only has a sonorous name but is also one of the best-known cycling routes in northern Germany. It runs over 173 km through the unique Fehn region in Germany. The name “Fehn” is derived from the Dutch “Veen,” which means “moor.” Places ending in “fehn” indicate a precisely established cultivation method according to which the raised moors have been developed since the 17th century for peat extraction and later reclaimed. Long canals and side canals, so-called Wieken, white drawbridges, windmills, and brick houses bear witness to this interesting past and are ubiquitous in all Fehn communities. More information at: Deutsche Fehnroute e.V. Ledastraße 10 26789 Leer 0491 919696 40 Read more Radfahrer auf Klappbrücke Torfsoden Torfschiffe in Wiesmoor Schild Deutsche Fehnroute Muehle Hengstforde Museumspass Kinder.png Good to know ------------ Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Directions You can find a detailed route description in the "Travel and Route Guide" of the Deutsche Fehnroute, which you can order for free on our website . Read more Equipment Apart from the standard equipment of every cyclist such as rainwear, helmet, sufficient drinking water and food, this route does not require any special equipment. Read more Directions & Parking facilities **Getting there**You can reach us by motorway from the south (Ruhr area, Cologne, Düsseldorf) via the A31 and from the east (Oldenburg, Bremen, Hanover) initially via the A1, then switch to the A29 towards Oldenburg and there onto the A28 towards Leer/Emden. Read more **Parking**Since the Deutsche Fehnroute is a circular route, you can start in any town along the route. Numerous hotels offer their guests parking spaces for the entire duration of their stay, provided the first or last night is spent there. Please discuss this with the respective hotel! Furthermore, there are numerous free and paid parking options along the Deutsche Fehnroute. For detailed information, it is best to contact the along the route. Read more **Public transportation**The following locations on the Deutsche Fehnroute can be reached by train: **Leer, Augustfehn and Papenburg** . Long-distance bus stops are available in **Leer, Hesel and Uplengen/Jübberde** Read more Additional information On the portal "Boundlessly Active in the Northwest" you can plan individual routes in the Fehn region or download the Deutsche Fehnroute as a GPS track. Or get the "Boundlessly Active" app which even offers a navigation function. Read more Literature explorise Holiday Route "Deutsche Fehnroute" (travel guide) / Grebennikov Verlag / ISBN: 978-3-941784-44-4 / €14.90 Picture book Deutsche Fehnroute by Jürgen Woltmann / Isensee Verlag / ISBN: 978-3-89995-691-7 / €14.80 Far away is so near (novel) by Frerich Ihben / Geest-Verlag / ISBN: 978-386685-588-5 / €12.00 Read more License (master data) Ulrich Schmunkamp Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author Since the route runs exclusively along bike paths without inclines and is signposted in both directions, it is ideal for beginners. Read more Safety guidelines Apart from observing the general traffic rules, there are no special safety instructions. Read more Map KVplan Deutsche Fehnroute scale 1:50,000; with local maps on the back at scale 1:25,000; ISBN: 978-3-89641-667-4; Price €5.00 bikeline Deutsche Fehnroute and Int. Dollard Route; ring binder with detailed maps; scale 1:50,000; ISBN: 978-3-85000-660-6; Price €12.90 . Read more Nearby ------ View on map - Event - Sunday shopping - Weekly market - Operetta - Place of interest - Tourist information - Souvenirs - Town hall - Tours 380.90 km - Bicycle 248.00 km - Bicycle 66.44 km - Bicycle Contact 26789 Leer (Ostfriesland) Download GPX file - -