The 114 km long circular tour mainly runs along quiet moorland roads and secluded farm tracks. Large areas of moorland, some of which reach right up to the road, the Oste-Hamme Canal and the green lowlands of the Oste River characterize the route, as do small villages, old half-timbered houses, historic churches and mills. And although it passes through the larger towns of Bremervörde, Selsingen and Gnarrenburg, it conveys a feeling of vastness and remoteness. A road bike tour that invites you to take a deep breath and slow down.
Good to know
Pavements
Asphalt
Best to visit
suitable
Depends on weather
Directions
Overview of the route:
Bremervörde - 6 km - Hesedorf - 16 km - Ohrel - 8 km - Selsingen - 6 km - Eitzmühlen - 4 km - Ostereistedt - 9 km - Breddorf - 11 km - Ostersode - 4 km - Kreuzkuhle - 6 km - Gnarrenburg - 12 km - Barchel - 7 km - Hipstedt - 5 km - Neu Ebersdorf - 8 km - Alfstedt - 13 km - Bremervörde
Detailed route:
The 114 km long circular tour follows in the footsteps of nature and starts in Bremervörde, a town that is famous for its location on the Oste river and the Vörder See offers a unique variety of landscapes.
We start at the train station and follow the short access route to the Nordschleife. Our first destination takes us in a westerly direction on well-maintained paths to the village of Hesedorf, six kilometers away. We continue to Ohrel on a cycle path next to the country road, which is lined with lush meadows and fields. This is a great section to enjoy the varied, vast northern German landscape with its remnant farms to the full. From there we cycle to Selsingen. This somewhat larger town is known for its picturesque St.Lamberti church, which is located close to two inns - perfect for a short break.
After a short stop, the route leads along roads with little traffic via Granstedt to Eitzmühlen with its famous water mill, which is located directly on the Oste river. The route continues to Ostereistedt, a village with typical North German farms. From here, the tour winds its way via Rhadereistedt and Hanstedt to Breddorf and on to Gnarrenburg. The Oste-Hamme-Kanal, through which the cut peat was once transported to Bremen on peat barges, flows through the municipality, which lies in the middle of the mysteriously shimmering Teufelsmoors. The route continues past old peat extraction areas to Oese, Barchel and Hipstedt. From here, the northern loop leads through the Hinzel forest to Alfstedt, the northernmost point of this route.
The last few kilometers we cycle through a gently undulating Geest landscape and past the Höhne forest back to Bremervörde. In Bremervörde, the town's cozy cafés and restaurants offer the perfect opportunity to take a final break and reflect on the impressions of the Nordschleife. Stretch your legs at the nature and adventure park on Lake Vörder, which is lovingly designed and offers many sensory impressions with the World of the Senses.
Bremervörde - 6 km - Hesedorf - 16 km - Ohrel - 8 km - Selsingen - 6 km - Eitzmühlen - 4 km - Ostereistedt - 9 km - Breddorf - 11 km - Ostersode - 4 km - Kreuzkuhle - 6 km - Gnarrenburg - 12 km - Barchel - 7 km - Hipstedt - 5 km - Neu Ebersdorf - 8 km - Alfstedt - 13 km - Bremervörde
Detailed route:
The 114 km long circular tour follows in the footsteps of nature and starts in Bremervörde, a town that is famous for its location on the Oste river and the Vörder See offers a unique variety of landscapes.
We start at the train station and follow the short access route to the Nordschleife. Our first destination takes us in a westerly direction on well-maintained paths to the village of Hesedorf, six kilometers away. We continue to Ohrel on a cycle path next to the country road, which is lined with lush meadows and fields. This is a great section to enjoy the varied, vast northern German landscape with its remnant farms to the full. From there we cycle to Selsingen. This somewhat larger town is known for its picturesque St.Lamberti church, which is located close to two inns - perfect for a short break.
After a short stop, the route leads along roads with little traffic via Granstedt to Eitzmühlen with its famous water mill, which is located directly on the Oste river. The route continues to Ostereistedt, a village with typical North German farms. From here, the tour winds its way via Rhadereistedt and Hanstedt to Breddorf and on to Gnarrenburg. The Oste-Hamme-Kanal, through which the cut peat was once transported to Bremen on peat barges, flows through the municipality, which lies in the middle of the mysteriously shimmering Teufelsmoors. The route continues past old peat extraction areas to Oese, Barchel and Hipstedt. From here, the northern loop leads through the Hinzel forest to Alfstedt, the northernmost point of this route.
The last few kilometers we cycle through a gently undulating Geest landscape and past the Höhne forest back to Bremervörde. In Bremervörde, the town's cozy cafés and restaurants offer the perfect opportunity to take a final break and reflect on the impressions of the Nordschleife. Stretch your legs at the nature and adventure park on Lake Vörder, which is lovingly designed and offers many sensory impressions with the World of the Senses.
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).
Directions & Parking facilities
We recommend traveling by train:
The Bahnhof Bremervörde can be reached directly by regional train from Bremerhaven and Buxtehude. Information and tickets: bahn.de or evb-elbe-weser.de
From May to October, the historic Moorexpress also runs between Bremen, Bremervörde and Stade.
The Bahnhof Bremervörde can be reached directly by regional train from Bremerhaven and Buxtehude. Information and tickets: bahn.de or evb-elbe-weser.de
From May to October, the historic Moorexpress also runs between Bremen, Bremervörde and Stade.
Those arriving by car will find a public parking lot at the train station in 27432 Bremervörde.
The Bahnhof Bremervörde can be reached directly by regional train from Bremerhaven and Buxtehude. Information and tickets: bahn.de or evb-elbe-weser.de
From May to October, the historical Moorexpress also runs between Bremen, Bremervörde and Stade.
From May to October, the historical Moorexpress also runs between Bremen, Bremervörde and Stade.
Additional information
Information and GPX tracks for all road bike tours in the district of Rotenburg (Wümme) can be found at app.nordwaerts.de, nordwaerts.de, komoot.com and strava.com or in the handy folding brochure.
Literature
All information about the road bike tours in the district of Rotenburg (Wümme) is presented in a handy leaflet. This can be ordered on the website of the Rotenburg (Wümme) district tourism association and is available at tourist information offices, including in Bremervörde, Selsingen and Gnarrenburg.
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 towns of Selsingen and Gnarrenburg as well as in the town of Bremervörde.
Safety guidelines
Please note:
The road traffic regulations (StVO) must always be observed.
Rural traffic always has priority.
Some sections may contain (small) potholes or cracks.
Some roads or cycle paths are sometimes (very) uneven and require attentive riding.
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