--- title: "Ostschleife - Rennradtour bei Lauenbrück" url: "https://www.niedersachsen-tourism.com/tour/ostschleife-rennradtour-bei-lauenbrueck" description: "The 114-km road bike tour takes riders along quiet roads from village to village and into the regional center of Zeven. It is a circuit of contrasts that winds through vast fields, moorlands, and river valleys dotted with meadows. In the far east of the tour, three raised bogs set the tone. In the fall, this peaceful, mystical-seeming landscape is interrupted only by the loud trumpeting of the cranes as they set off at dusk for their protected moorland roosts and fly over the eastern loop." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" breadcrumb: "Root > Home > Special > Destination.Data Details > Tour" --- GPX Share Ostschleife - Rennradtour bei Lauenbrück ======================================== - 114.00 km long - Round trip - Difficulty: difficult - Condition: difficult - Asphalt - Racing bike - Bicycle - 5:30 h - 114.00 km - 200 m - 200 m - 14 m - 57 m - 43 m - - Start: Lauenbrück railroad station, Bahnhofstr. 106, 27389 Lauenbrück - Destination: Lauenbrück railroad station, Bahnhofstr. 106, 27389 Lauenbrück **Traveling Through River Valleys and Raised Bogs in the Rotenburg (Wümme) District** ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The **114-km road bike tour** takes riders along quiet roads from village to village and into the regional center of Zeven. It is a circuit of contrasts that winds through vast fields, moorlands, and river valleys dotted with meadows. In the far east of the tour, three raised bogs set the tone. In the fall, this peaceful, mystical-seeming landscape is interrupted only by the loud trumpeting of the cranes as they set off at dusk for their protected moorland roosts and fly over the eastern loop. 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:** Lauenbrück – **4 km** – Stemmen – **6 km** – Helvesiek – **4 km** – Sothel – **11 km** – Rüspel – **9 km** – Zeven – **3 km** – Brauel – **11 km** – Bohnste – **9 km** – Wangersen – **7 km** – Wohnste – **4 km** – Vierden – **4 km** – Freetz – **3 km** – Tiste – **10 km** – Heidenau – **5 km** – Vaerloh – **6 km** – Königsmoor – **10 km** – Fintel – **4 km** – Benkeloh – **5 km** – Lauenbrück **Detailed route description:** Our loop tour starts at the Lauenbrück train station, which is located on the Hamburg-Bremen rail line. From here, we cycle westward. Via side roads and along fertile meadows and fields, we reach the tranquil villages of Stemmen and Helvesiek. With their rural character and picturesque half-timbered farmhouses—reminiscent of traditional Northern German architecture—both villages are typical of the region.   Between Sothel and Hatzte, we cross the A1 highway and, after 15 km, arrive in the village of Rüspel, which is known for the is well known. The 3.5-hectare adventure farm, featuring the is a huge adventure playground for young and old alike. The farm was renovated and imaginatively redesigned by a group of “creative types.” Today, it captivates visitors from all over Germany.   After another 9 km, we reach Zeven. This small town on the edge of the forest offers plenty of places to stop for a bite to eat, as well as bike repair shops, and with the , an impressive sight. The bike tour continues northward, crossing the Oste River near Brauel and continuing on to Wangersen in the district of Stade.   We ride through fields that offer sweeping views into the distance and return to the district of Rotenburg (Wümme) via the small village of Wohnste. From there, we reach the Vierdener Holz and continue on to Freetz, crossing the A1 highway again on the outskirts of Sittensen, until we reach the village of Tiste after a total of 10 km. Here, we recommend a short detour to at . The so-called “Vogelmoor” is a popular destination, and not just during crane season in the fall.   We leave the Wümme district again and cycle northeast on small, quiet farm roads, past the all the way to Heidenau in the Harburg district. At and , passing through expansive moorland and forest areas and along moor roads that aren’t always in good condition, we reach the town of Fintel. Along the way, we cross four near-natural rivers: the Heidenauer Aue, Oste, Wümme, and Fintau.   Fintel is the southernmost town on the Eastern Loop. In addition to places to stop for refreshments, the impressive brick is an ideal spot to take a break before tackling the final 9 kilometers to Lauenbrück. If you’re still feeling energetic, take a stroll through the is a must-see. This wildlife and landscape park, home to endangered breeds of wild and farm animals, offers a wonderful way to end the tour. 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 Lauenbrück train station (the starting and ending point of the Ostschleife) is accessible via regional train service directly from Hamburg and Bremen. Information and tickets: Read more **Parking**If you're traveling by car, we recommend the following public parking lots: - Train station in 27389 Lauenbrück - - Read more **Public transportation**Lauenbrück station (start and finish of the east loop) can be reached directly by regional train from Hamburg and Bremen. Information and tickets: 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, including those in Zeven, Sittensen, and Lauenbrück.  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 towns of Sittensen, Heidenau, Fintel, and Lauenbrück, as well as in the city of Zeven. - are located in Zeven and Sittensen (*please check opening hours online beforehand).* 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 East Loop:** - Between Vaerloh and the B75 on the eastern edge of the Tister Bauernmoor, the road surface shows several areas of damage. Read more Nearby ------ View on map - Event - Excursion/Ausflugsfahrt - Nature experience - Information & advice - Place of interest - Animal park - Tours 144.94 km - Bicycle 204.00 km - Racing bike 150.35 km - E-bike Contact **Rathaus Samtgemeinde Fintel** Berliner Straße 3 27389 Lauenbrück Download GPX file - -