--- title: "StoneExperienceRoute 3" url: "https://www.niedersachsen-tourism.com/tour/stoneexperienceroute-3" description: "Set out on a journey to discover geological and historical traces: The 32-kilometer-long SteinErlebnisRoute 3 is one of three circular bike routes around Selsingen. These routes pass by cultural, archaeological, and ecological information stations, all of which explore the theme of “stone” and provide interesting facts about the region and its history.Highlights of this route include the “URLA-Zentrum” educational museum, the Malstedt watermill, and the Anderlingen picture stone, one of the most significant archaeological finds in northern Germany. Between Anderlingen and Haaßel lies a SteinPlanetarium, a scale model of our solar system with a golden sun at its center in Anderlingen." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" breadcrumb: "Root > Home > Special > Destination.Data Details > Tour" --- GPX Share StoneExperienceRoute 3 ====================== - 38.06 km long - Round trip - Difficulty: easy - Condition: easy - E-bike - Bicycle - 2:27 h - 38.06 km - 67 m - 65 m - 14 m - 41 m - 27 m - - Start: Meeting point "Youth and Bike" at Milleniumwald, B71 / Im Sick, 27446 Selsingen - Destination: Meeting point "Youth and Bike" at Milleniumwald, B71 / Im Sick, 27446 Selsingen Discover the diversity of stones on the theme of “Geest Landscape and the Stone of the Gods” --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Set out on a journey to discover geological and historical traces: The 32-kilometer-long SteinErlebnisRoute 3 is one of three circular bike routes around Selsingen. These routes pass by cultural, archaeological, and ecological information stations, all of which explore the theme of “stone” and provide interesting facts about the region and its history. Highlights of this route include the “URLA-Zentrum” educational museum, the Malstedt watermill, and the Anderlingen picture stone, one of the most significant archaeological finds in northern Germany. Between Anderlingen and Haaßel lies a a scale model of our solar system with a golden sun at its center in Anderlingen. Read more Good to know ------------ Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Directions The starting point for the bike routes is the **“Treffpunkt Jugend und Rad”** at the Milleniumwald in Selsingen (B 71 / Im  Sick). From there, a trail leads to Haaßel and the Ziehbrunnen, the first of 14 stops along the route. The second stop focuses on the URLA Center, an educational museum. From Ohrel, you’ll ride to the town of **Malstedt**, which lies directly on the Bever River. Along this small river, you’ll also find the **former watermill**, which now houses an **art studio**. Via Byhusen and through a small wooded area, the route continues to the **Farven Play and Water Park** (free admission, donations welcome), which was lovingly designed by the Bürgerverein Farven 2011 e.V. It consists of a pond with a sandy beach, a stream, and a large lawn. The playground equipment there invites children to climb and run around, as well as splash and play in the mud. It’s a paradise for both young and old visitors. Via the **cobblestone path in Strüh**, past the massive **boulder walls in Winderswohlde** and the **cemetery in Grafel** , you’ll reach the highlight of the route, the **Anderlinger carved stone** . Did you know that one of northern Germany’s most significant archaeological finds was discovered by chance? In 1907, farmer Gerd Brandt was removing sand and stones from a field to build a road when he found the carved stone. It features figures that, until then, had only been known from Sweden. The stone marks the south side of a burial chamber. A reconstruction of the tomb and the stone can be viewed on site. Near the carved stone is also the **Stone Planetarium**, a true-to-scale representation of our solar system with a golden sun at its center. The planetarium extends along the entire leg **between Anderlingen and Haaßel**. From there, it’s not far to **Selsingen**. Don’t miss the chance to stop for a bite to eat at one of the restaurants located right in the town center. The route passes through the following towns: Selsingen - Ohrel - Malstedt - Byhusen - Farven - Fehrenbruch - Grafel - Anderlingen - Haaßel - Selsingen Read more Route markings Follow the white logo sign with the blue inscription **SteinErlebnisRoute 3** and the gray stones depicted on it. Read more Directions & Parking facilities **Getting there**The town of Selsingen is located in the northern part of the Rotenburg (Wümme) district, between the cities of Bremervörde and Zeven. Coming from Hamburg, take the A 1 (Sittensen exit) and drive through Heeslingen to Selsingen. From Rotenburg (Wümme), follow the B 71 via Zeven to Selsingen. From Bremen and Hanover, follow the highway signs via the A 27 and A 1 toward Hamburg (Bokel exit). Then take the B 71 through Zeven to Selsingen. Or drive from downtown Bremen via country roads through the towns of Lilienthal, Tarmstedt, and Rhade to Selsingen.   From Bremerhaven, take the B 71 and follow it through Beverstedt to Bremervörde. From there, follow the signs to Selsingen (toward Zeven). From Cuxhaven, take the B 73 and B 495 (passing through Hemmoor and Bremervörde) to Selsingen. Read more **Parking**Parking is available in the parking lot of the Selsingen Elementary School (Im Sick Street) and also in the parking lots of the Edeka Böttcher and Aldi supermarkets. Read more **Public transportation**From Cuxhaven and Bremerhaven, take the Elbe-Weser-Bahngesellschaft (EVB) to Bremervörde. From Hamburg, take the S-Bahn (S 3) from Hamburg main station to Buxtehude. There you change to the EVB to Bremervörde. Please note that there is limited space for bicycles on the Elbe-Weser trains. You can find more information about the train connections at The FlixBus also connects Bremervörde with the cities of Berlin, Hamburg, Cuxhaven and Bremerhaven several times a day. Bicycles can be transported to a limited extent using a device. More information at From the train station in Bremervörde, the quickest way to get to Selsingen (15 km) is via a cycle path that runs along the B 71. There is also a route via district road 148 and the villages of Minstedt and Sandbostel to Selingen (17.5 km). There are also numerous bus connections to Selsingen, although bicycles cannot be taken along (Bremervörde station). Further information on bus connections to Selsingen can be found here: Read more Additional information The district of Rotenburg (Wümme) has an **approx. 1,800 km long network of signposted cycle paths**. Star cyclists can set off on several routes from one location. There are also eight long-distance cycle routes available for tours lasting several days. If you find any discrepancies or errors in the signposting or in the designation of the routes, please let us know. We are working on the issue! A district-wide **quality review of the cycle path network and cycle routes** is currently underway. The results will help us to identify and rectify any weak points (e.g. missing signposting, twisted signs, impassable sections). **Do you use the KOMOOT app for route planning and on the road?** Then you will be pleased to know that all of our cycle tours can be found on the . You can also **download** the **GPX track for the tour here** (see green box on the right, below the map) and save it directly to your computer, laptop, tablet or smartphone. For further planning and routing on site, there are various free apps and programs that can be used to display the downloaded GPX tracks (e.g. on a smartphone). Read more Literature Brochure **Stone Adventure Routes in the Region** with brief information and route descriptions for all three routes. This brochure can be requested directly from Landtouristik Selsingen e.V. by phone at 0 42 84 / 93 07 83 or via . It can also be ordered via the of the Rotenburg (Wümme) District Tourism Association (Touristikverband Landkreis Rotenburg (Wümme) e.V.). Read more Contact person Touristikverband Landkreis Rotenburg (Wümme) e.V.**- Ihr Ansprechpartner für die Region** Harburger Straße 59 27356 Rotenburg (Wümme) License (master data) Touristikverband Landkreis Rotenburg (Wümme) Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author Along the 32-kilometer-long SteinErlebnisRoute 3 “Geest Landscape and Götterstein,” fourteen interesting sights await you around Selsingen. Small information signs on site provide cyclists with details about the historical and cultural sites. - Pull-well and boulders in Haaßel - URLA Center in Ohrel - Old blacksmith shop and old watermill in Malstedt - Cemetery in Byhusen - Viewing platform on the Steinberg - Playground and water park in Farven - Cobblestone pavement in Strüh - Stone graves and burial mounds near Fehrenbruch - Dry stone walls in Winderswohlde - Grafel Cemetery - Picture Stone, Stone Planetarium, and Stone Chamber in Anderlingen Read more Map **Local map of the municipality of Selsingen**; available by e-mail at or by telephone on 0 42 84 / 93 07 83 Kompass cycle map of **the Rotenburg (Wümme) district cycling region**; scale 1:60,000; Kompass Verlag; ISBN 978-3-85026-549-2; price € 7.99; available from bookshops or via ADFC regional map of **the cycling paradise of the district of Rotenburg (Wümme) between Hamburg and Bremen**; scale 1:75,000; BVA-Verlag; ISBN 978-3-87073-673-6; price €8.95, available from bookshops or via Read more Social Media Read more Nearby ------ View on map - Tours 204.00 km - Racing bike 62.00 km - Racing bike 144.94 km - Bicycle Contact **Landtouristik Samtgemeinde Selsingen e.V. - Ihr Kontakt vor Ort** Hauptstraße 30 27446 Selsingen Download GPX file - -