Far away from busy roads, the 150 km long long-distance cycle route connects northern Germany's best-known Hanseatic cities of Hamburg and Bremen and takes you through the land between the Elbe and Weser, North Sea and heath.
Cycle on old trade routes, side roads and forest paths through a typical northern German landscape with river lowlands, gently undulating geest ridges and large wooded areas. In between, small towns and villages invite you to rest and linger.
A special feature along the route are the Melkhüs, the so-called milk rest stops, where cyclists can enjoy milk dishes from May to September. There is also an information rest area where you can take a break all year round. The numerous other hosts along the route also offer bike-friendly service.
Leave everyday life behind, get to know the country and its people, try regional specialties and enjoy the small and large natural and cultural attractions along the way.
At the end of your tour, the Hanseatic cities of Hamburg and Bremen await you with fantastic port cities that you can explore on foot or by bike to your heart's content.
Cycle on old trade routes, side roads and forest paths through a typical northern German landscape with river lowlands, gently undulating geest ridges and large wooded areas. In between, small towns and villages invite you to rest and linger.
A special feature along the route are the Melkhüs, the so-called milk rest stops, where cyclists can enjoy milk dishes from May to September. There is also an information rest area where you can take a break all year round. The numerous other hosts along the route also offer bike-friendly service.
Leave everyday life behind, get to know the country and its people, try regional specialties and enjoy the small and large natural and cultural attractions along the way.
At the end of your tour, the Hanseatic cities of Hamburg and Bremen await you with fantastic port cities that you can explore on foot or by bike to your heart's content.
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Directions
Due to the often prevailing westerly winds, we recommend starting in Bremen. This way you can enjoy a tailwind for the 150 km.
The tour starts directly behind Bremen's main railway station and first leads through Bremen's Bürgerpark and the wide Wümmeniederung, always along the Wümme to Fischerhude. The picturesque artists' village is the first beautiful place to stop before you reach Zeven via the Vorwerker Steinriesen, through the small rural village of Nartum . The small town of Zeven is one of four towns in the district of Rotenburg (Wümme) and offers refreshment stops and overnight accommodation as well as cultural highlights such as the monastery museum and the Königin-Christinen-Haus.
The route continues from Zeven via Heeslingen, past the Sittens watermill and the Burgsittensen monastery estate to the Tister Bauernmoor nature reserve. Here it is advisable to plan a little time to get off your bike and explore this unique natural area on foot or on the moor train.
The route continues via the historic town center of Heidenau to Hollenstedt. From there, the Harburg mountains, with the Kiekeberg open-air museum and Schwarze Berge wildlife park, are not far away. Once you have conquered the slightly hilly section of the route, you will soon be rewarded with the historic Harburg Elbe Bridge. Finally, you reach the port metropolis and Hanseatic city of Hamburg, where the Alster, Landungsbrücken and Speicherstadt invite you to explore.
Below you will find the distances from place to place for your individual stage and accommodation planning:
The route from Bremen to Hamburg(150 km)
Bremen(main station) - 11 km - Borgfeld - 12 km - Fischerhude - 8 km - Buchholz - 5 km - Wilstedt - 4 km - Vorwerk - 8 km - Nartum - 6 km - Wehldorf - 5 km - Wilstedt - 5 km - Zeven - 5 km - Heeslingen - 5 km - Freyersen - 7 km - Klein Meckelsen - 6 km - Sittensen - 13 km - Heidenau - 8 km - Hollenstedt - 5 km - Appel - 15 km - Sottorf - 6 km - Heimfeld - 3 km - Harburg - 14 km - Hamburg (Hbf)
The tour starts directly behind Bremen's main railway station and first leads through Bremen's Bürgerpark and the wide Wümmeniederung, always along the Wümme to Fischerhude. The picturesque artists' village is the first beautiful place to stop before you reach Zeven via the Vorwerker Steinriesen, through the small rural village of Nartum . The small town of Zeven is one of four towns in the district of Rotenburg (Wümme) and offers refreshment stops and overnight accommodation as well as cultural highlights such as the monastery museum and the Königin-Christinen-Haus.
The route continues from Zeven via Heeslingen, past the Sittens watermill and the Burgsittensen monastery estate to the Tister Bauernmoor nature reserve. Here it is advisable to plan a little time to get off your bike and explore this unique natural area on foot or on the moor train.
The route continues via the historic town center of Heidenau to Hollenstedt. From there, the Harburg mountains, with the Kiekeberg open-air museum and Schwarze Berge wildlife park, are not far away. Once you have conquered the slightly hilly section of the route, you will soon be rewarded with the historic Harburg Elbe Bridge. Finally, you reach the port metropolis and Hanseatic city of Hamburg, where the Alster, Landungsbrücken and Speicherstadt invite you to explore.
Below you will find the distances from place to place for your individual stage and accommodation planning:
The route from Bremen to Hamburg(150 km)
Bremen(main station) - 11 km - Borgfeld - 12 km - Fischerhude - 8 km - Buchholz - 5 km - Wilstedt - 4 km - Vorwerk - 8 km - Nartum - 6 km - Wehldorf - 5 km - Wilstedt - 5 km - Zeven - 5 km - Heeslingen - 5 km - Freyersen - 7 km - Klein Meckelsen - 6 km - Sittensen - 13 km - Heidenau - 8 km - Hollenstedt - 5 km - Appel - 15 km - Sottorf - 6 km - Heimfeld - 3 km - Harburg - 14 km - Hamburg (Hbf)
Route markings
Hamburg-Bremen long-distance cycle route logo
The route, which is around 150 kilometers long, is clearly signposted in both directions with the well-known ADFC signposting with its destination and kilometer information. Follow the red and white logo with the inscription "Radfernweg HH-HB".
D7 logo
As a D7 route, the Hamburg-Bremen long-distance cycle route is part of the Lower Saxony, German and European long-distance cycle route network, which is divided into many regional routes. It is therefore also marked with the D7 logo. The Elbe Cycle Route connects to it in Hamburg and the Weser Cycle Route in Bremen.
The route, which is around 150 kilometers long, is clearly signposted in both directions with the well-known ADFC signposting with its destination and kilometer information. Follow the red and white logo with the inscription "Radfernweg HH-HB".
D7 logo
As a D7 route, the Hamburg-Bremen long-distance cycle route is part of the Lower Saxony, German and European long-distance cycle route network, which is divided into many regional routes. It is therefore also marked with the D7 logo. The Elbe Cycle Route connects to it in Hamburg and the Weser Cycle Route in Bremen.
Directions & Parking facilities
Due to the prevailing westerly winds, it is best to start the tour in Bremen.
Journey by car
You can get to Bremen via the A1 or A27. Inquire in advance, at your accommodation or at the Bremen tourist information office, whether or where you can park your car free of charge or for a small fee.
Connecting with other long-distance cycle routes
Of course, you can also arrive or depart by bike, e.g. via another long-distance cycle route.
Information on connecting cycle routes, such as the Weser Cycle Route from Bremen or the Elbe Cycle Route from Hamburg, can be found on the Portal of Lower Saxony.
Journey by car
You can get to Bremen via the A1 or A27. Inquire in advance, at your accommodation or at the Bremen tourist information office, whether or where you can park your car free of charge or for a small fee.
Connecting with other long-distance cycle routes
Of course, you can also arrive or depart by bike, e.g. via another long-distance cycle route.
Information on connecting cycle routes, such as the Weser Cycle Route from Bremen or the Elbe Cycle Route from Hamburg, can be found on the Portal of Lower Saxony.
There are numerous paid parking garages around Bremen Central Station and the Bürgerweide, a parking area in front of the Stadthalle. All availability and prices can be found on the website of Brepark.
Further parking facilities can be found at the train stations near the long-distance cycle route, such as in Ottersberg or Tostedt.
Further parking facilities can be found at the train stations near the long-distance cycle route, such as in Ottersberg or Tostedt.
Travel comfortably by train or take the train back to your starting point.
The metronom runs hourly or half-hourly between Hamburg and Bremen and stops at many en route stations.
All trains offer a large bicycle compartment with sufficient bicycle parking spaces and barrier-free access.
metronom customer center
Tel. +4905 81 / 97 16 43 -1 / -2
info@der-metronom.de
www.der-metronom.de
The metronom runs hourly or half-hourly between Hamburg and Bremen and stops at many en route stations.
All trains offer a large bicycle compartment with sufficient bicycle parking spaces and barrier-free access.
metronom customer center
Tel. +4905 81 / 97 16 43 -1 / -2
info@der-metronom.de
www.der-metronom.de
More information
Zahlreiche Betriebe haben sich inzwischen besonders auf die Bedürfnisse radelnder Gäste eingestellt. Vom Ferienhaus über das Sterne-Hotel bis hin zu Restaurants bieten alle aufgeführten Gastgeber einen besonders fahrradfreundlichen Service an.
Die fahrradfreundlichen Partnerbetriebe finden sich auf www.radfernweg-hamburg-bremen.de und im kostenlosen Begleitprospekt "Radfernweg Hamburg-Bremen".
Die fahrradfreundlichen Partnerbetriebe finden sich auf www.radfernweg-hamburg-bremen.de und im kostenlosen Begleitprospekt "Radfernweg Hamburg-Bremen".
Literature
Der Begleitprospekt Radfernweg Hamburg Bremen enthält allgemeine Informationen über Routenverlauf, Strecke, Anreise, touristische Highlights und Adressen von fahrradfreundlichen Übernachtungsbetrieben und Gastronomen in maximal 2 km Entfernung entlang zur Wegstrecke.
Sie können den Prospekt bei den touristischen Ansprechpartnern entlang des Radfernweges erhalten oder beim Touristikverband Landkreis Rotenburg (Wümme) e.V. kostenfrei bestellen.
Sie können den Prospekt bei den touristischen Ansprechpartnern entlang des Radfernweges erhalten oder beim Touristikverband Landkreis Rotenburg (Wümme) e.V. kostenfrei bestellen.
Contact person
c/o Touristikverband Landkreis Rotenburg (Wümme) e.V.
Koordinierungsstelle AG "Radfernweg Hamburg-Bremen"
Harburger Str. 59
27356 Rotenburg (Wümme)
License (master data)
Touristikverband Landkreis Rotenburg (Wümme)
Map
Wir empfehlen für Ihre Entdeckungsreise auf dem Radfernweg Hamburg-Bremen folgende Radwanderkarten, die Sie im Buchhandel, bei den touristischen Partnern vor Ort oder direkt "online" beziehen können:
ADFC Radreiseführer Radfernweg Hamburg-Bremen
Bielefelder Verlagsanstalt, Maßstab 1:50.000; 12,95 Euro; ISBN 978-87073-646-0
Bikeline-Radtourenbuch Radfernweg Hamburg-Bremen
Verlag Esterbauer GmbH, Maßstab: 1:50.000; 13,90 Euro
ISBN 978-3-85000-498-5
ADFC Radreiseführer Radfernweg Hamburg-Bremen
Bielefelder Verlagsanstalt, Maßstab 1:50.000; 12,95 Euro; ISBN 978-87073-646-0
Bikeline-Radtourenbuch Radfernweg Hamburg-Bremen
Verlag Esterbauer GmbH, Maßstab: 1:50.000; 13,90 Euro
ISBN 978-3-85000-498-5
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