--- title: "Landscape exploration route" url: "https://www.niedersachsen-tourism.com/tour/landscape-exploration-route" description: "Signposted bike and hiking route around Varel The landscape exploration route Varel – the somewhat different bike(hiking) route. Only here in Dangast and Varel do the various landscape types geest, moor, mudflat, marsh, and forest come together so closely that, according to the National Park House Dangast, it is unique in Germany. At eight stations you will receive information about the individual landscape themes. The special thing about the landscape exploration route is that it was developed and is maintained solely by volunteers." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://dam.destination.one/2803263/07cf1976023341ba9ad97f93309938468dfeed4f3dda26b7b5066f562e296216/gro-er-brachvogel.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Home > Special > Destination.Data Details > Tour" --- GPX Share Landscape exploration route =========================== - 48.67 km long - Round trip - Difficulty: medium - Condition: easy - Great panorama - Bicycle Großer Brachvogel - 3:15 h - 48.67 km - 45 m - 45 m - -1 m - 14 m - 15 m Unique in Germany: Only here in Dangast and Varel do the various landscape types geest, moor, mudflat, marsh, and forest come together so closely. 8 artistically designed stations provide information about these landscape areas. Signposted bike and hiking route around Varel The landscape exploration route Varel – the somewhat different bike(hiking) route. Only here in Dangast and Varel do the various landscape types geest, moor, mudflat, marsh, and forest come together so closely that, according to the National Park House Dangast, it is unique in Germany. At eight stations you will receive information about the individual landscape themes. The special thing about the landscape exploration route is that it was developed and is maintained solely by volunteers. Read more Unsere erste Station in Dangast mit Blick auf den Jadebusen bis zum Arngaster Leuchtturm An unserer Station Wald. Hier erfahren Sie mehr darüber, wie wichtig Wald ist. Unsere Station „Moor“ Station am Vareler Hafen, mit vielen Erklärungen zur Geschichte des Vareler Hafens und zur Tier- und Pflanzenwelt An unserer Station Marsch gibt es interessante Informationen über verschiedene Marschformen. Station am Nationalpark-Haus in Dangast. Das Schaufenster in die Natur des Wattenmeeres mit verschiedenen Ausstellungen. Und wer noch einen kleinen Abstecher nach Varel machen möchte, findet hier unsere Station „Geest“ Good to know ------------ Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Directions The circular route leads off the main roads on paved paths along the World Heritage National Park Wadden Sea. The Varel harbor, in addition to some sights like the curiosity museum Spijöök and the smallest pub in the world, also offers a lot in terms of cuisine. From Varel harbor, it continues to the city center. Read more Equipment windproof rain jacket, drinks, sunscreen, head covering/bike helmet Read more Directions & Parking facilities **Getting there**If you want to start in Dangast, take exit "Varel/Bockhorn" on the A29. From there, follow the road for about 6 km to Dangast. Read more **Parking**A paid parking option is available in Dangast directly at the beach. Read more Additional information More information about the landscape exploration route: East Friesland cycling information service (rest areas, public toilets, bike repair shops, etc.): Read more License (master data) Agenda Varel Map Bicycle map with route suggestions in Varel, Dangast, and the surrounding area - available at the tourist info in Dangast Read more Nearby ------ View on map - Event - Christmas market - Christmas market - Mudflat walk - Place of interest - North Sea spa/Nordseebad - North Sea spa/Nordseebad - Wellness - Tours 932.11 km - Bicycle 45.67 km - Bicycle 273.74 km - Bicycle Contact 26316 Varel Download GPX file - -