--- title: "Nordschleifchen - Rennradtour bei Bremervörde" url: "https://www.niedersachsen-tourism.com/tour/nordschleifchen-rennradtour-bei-bremervoerde" description: "The 69-km loop runs mostly along quiet moorland roads and rural paths. It connects Bremervörde with Gnarrenburg and passes by historic sites such as the historic Pape brickworks in Bevern, the Sandbostel Camp Memorial, and the Oste-Hamme Canal. With its quiet and tranquil landscape—characterized by secluded moorlands, expansive pastures and fields, as well as rivers, streams, and moor ditches—the route provides a soothing backdrop for cycling. At the same time, it offers a shorter but equally impressive alternative to the larger Nordschleife." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" breadcrumb: "Root > Home > Special > Destination.Data Details > Tour" --- GPX Share Nordschleifchen - Rennradtour bei Bremervörde ============================================== - 69.00 km long - Round trip - Difficulty: medium - Condition: medium - Asphalt - Racing bike - Bicycle - 3:00 h - 69.00 km - 180 m - 180 m - 32 m - - Start: Bremervörde train station, Am Bahnhof 1, 27432 Bremervörde - Destination: Bremervörde train station, Am Bahnhof 1, 27432 Bremervörde Through the cultivated moorland region in the north of the Rotenburg (Wümme) district -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The **69-km loop** runs mostly along quiet moorland roads and rural paths. It connects Bremervörde with Gnarrenburg and passes by historic sites such as the historic Pape brickworks in Bevern, the Sandbostel Camp Memorial, and the Oste-Hamme Canal. With its quiet and tranquil landscape—characterized by secluded moorlands, expansive pastures and fields, as well as rivers, streams, and moor ditches—the route provides a soothing backdrop for cycling. At the same time, it offers a shorter but equally impressive alternative to the larger Nordschleife. 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 **Route Overview:** Bremervörde – **10 km** – Bevern – **6 km** – Sandbostel – **6 km** – Augustendorf – **5 km** – Gnarrenburg – **7 km** – Oese – **4 km** – Barchel – **6 km** – Hipstedt – **5 km** – Neu Ebersdorf – **5 km** – Ebersdorf – **3 km** – Alfstedt – **4 km** – Mehedorf – **8 km** – Bremervörde **Detailed route description:** This 69-km loop takes us into nature and begins in the picturesque town of Bremervörde, which is known for its location on the Oste River and the impresses with its extraordinary scenic diversity. From the train station, we take a short shuttle to the route. We start by heading west on well-maintained trails until, after 9 km, we reach our first stop in the idyllic village of Bevern. Bevern is known for its , an impressive example of industrial architecture where the “treasure of fire” was once harvested in the form of bricks. Our tour continues through charming fields and meadows to the small town of Sandbostel, where we cross the Oste River for the second time and pass through the district of Immenhain. Here you’ll find the . In 1939, the Wehrmacht established the Stalag XB prisoner-of-war camp, which held more than 300,000 prisoners of war, civilian and military internees from over 35 countries by the end of the war. In April 1945, 9,500 prisoners from the Neuengamme concentration camp were added to the camp. Today, 23 buildings still stand, and a modern permanent exhibition informs visitors about the dark history of the camp and World War II. Now we drive through the farmland of the former Teufelsmoor, past the northern foothills of the . A short while later, we arrive at the in Augustendorf, a typical farmstead of the first moor settlers, and cycle a short distance along the , which was formerly used to transport peat and goods to Bremen. From there, the route passes through the residential and forested area of Gnarrenburg—a town made famous by the invention of the and is located in the center of the former Teufelsmoor. If you need a break, take a short 1-kilometer detour along Hermann-Lambrecht-Straße to the center of Gnarrenburg, where there are several places to stop for refreshments. On the next section of the route, we’ll pass through the villages of Osterwede, Oese, Barchel, and Hipstedt. In between lies a cultivated moorland landscape with pastures and fields, creating a very special atmosphere. From Hipstedt, the route first passes through the dense Hinzel Forest and continues through the gently rolling countryside to Ebersdorf and Alfstedt, the northernmost point of the tour. On the final 12 km of the “Nordschleifchen,” we pass through a gently rolling geest landscape and the Höhne Forest before returning to Bremervörde. Here, cozy cafés and restaurants invite you to reflect on the ride during a break. The at with its is the perfect way to end your day on a relaxing note, engaging all your senses Read more Route markings The road bike tours in the district of Rotenburg (Wümme) are neither signposted nor marked on site. GPX tracks are available for orientation (e.g. here on the page as a download). Read more Directions & Parking facilities **Getting there****We recommend traveling by train:** The is accessible via regional trains directly from Bremerhaven and Buxtehude. Information and tickets: or From May through October, the runs between Bremen, Bremervörde, and Stade. Read more **Parking**If you're traveling by car, you'll find the there is a public parking lot. Read more **Public transportation**The can be reached directly by regional train from Bremerhaven and Buxtehude. Information and tickets: or From May to October, the also runs between Bremen, Bremervörde and Stade. Read more Additional information Information and GPX tracks for all road bike tours in the district of Rotenburg (Wümme) can be found at , , and or in the . Read more Literature All the information about the road bike tours in the Rotenburg (Wümme) district is presented in a handy brochure. It can be ordered from the and is available at tourist information centers along the route, including those in Bremervörde and Gnarrenburg. Read more Contact person Touristikverband Landkreis Rotenburg (Wümme) e.V. -**Ihr Ansprechpartner für die Region** Harburger Straße 59 27356 Rotenburg (Wümme) License (master data) Phillip Holtermann Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author There are various shopping and dining options in the larger town of Gnarrenburg and in the city of Bremervörde. Read more Safety guidelines **Please note:** - You must always follow the State Traffic Regulations (StVO). - Farm vehicles always have the right of way. - A few sections may have (small) potholes or cracks. - Some roads and bike paths are (very) uneven in places and require careful riding. **Special notes for the Nordschleifchen:** - When entering Sandbostel (coming from Bevern), you’ll need to navigate several speed bumps with preceding dips on Beverner Straße. Here, it is recommended to reduce your speed to well below 30 km/h. Read more Nearby ------ View on map - Event - Operetta - Themed tour - Tours 204.00 km - Racing bike 239.51 km - Bicycle 144.94 km - Bicycle Contact **Stadt Bremervörde - Tourist-Information** Rathausmarkt 1 27432 Bremervörde Download GPX file - -