--- title: "Tour de Fries" url: "https://www.niedersachsen-tourism.com/tour/tour-de-fries" description: "The flat landscape with its many sceneries is the ideal condition for a varied and relaxed holiday at the coast and inland. Start and end point of the 280-kilometer route is Wilhelmshaven, the naval and harbor city on the Jade Bight. The total of six stages with lengths between 30 and 60 km each have their own charm. Nature lovers enjoy the diversity of the Frisian landscape, which repeatedly shows new faces from marsh, geest, and moor to the beaches at the UNESCO World Natural Heritage Wadden Sea. Historic buildings such as churches, mills, and castles fascinate culturally interested cyclists and invite you to take a break along the route. But no one is left wanting gastronomically on the Tour de Fries either. The legendary rhubarb cake in Dangast should not be missed, nor a freshly tapped Jever Pils. And fresh fish is, of course, also high on the menus in the region." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://dam.destination.one/2762589/0ff5fada5e195d830e57b9ebcd81725607f7f0d1180671ef2fda3030cb5ba808/radfahrer-am-ems-jade-kanal.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Home > Special > Destination.Data Details > Tour" --- GPX Share Tour de Fries ============= - 273.74 km long - Round trip - Difficulty: medium - Condition: easy - Great panorama - Bicycle Radfahrer am Ems-Jade-Kanal - 18:20 h - 273.74 km - 201 m - 201 m - -2 m - 15 m - 17 m - - Start: Wilhelmshaven - Destination: Wilhelmshaven The 280-kilometer circular route runs in six stages through the districts of Friesland, Ammerland, and Wittmund, as well as through the independent city of Wilhelmshaven. The flat landscape with its many sceneries is the ideal condition for a varied and relaxed holiday at the coast and inland. Start and end point of the 280-kilometer route is Wilhelmshaven, the naval and harbor city on the Jade Bight. The total of six stages with lengths between 30 and 60 km each have their own charm. Nature lovers enjoy the diversity of the Frisian landscape, which repeatedly shows new faces from marsh, geest, and moor to the beaches at the UNESCO World Natural Heritage Wadden Sea. Historic buildings such as churches, mills, and castles fascinate culturally interested cyclists and invite you to take a break along the route. But no one is left wanting gastronomically on the Tour de Fries either. The legendary rhubarb cake in Dangast should not be missed, nor a freshly tapped Jever Pils. And fresh fish is, of course, also high on the menus in the region. Read more Das blau-gelb-grüne Logo weist Ihnen den Weg auf der Tour de Fries Schloss zu Jever Alter Hafen in Hooksiel Das blau-gelb-grüne Logo weist Ihnen den Weg auf der Tour de Fries Ems-Jade-Kanal Vareler Hafen Schloss Neuenburg Norddeutsche Rasenmäher Strand im Wangerland Hafenrundfahrt ab Wilhelmshaven Kaiser-Wilhelm-Brücke in Wilhelmshaven Radfahrer-Rast in Schortens Accumer Mühle in Schortens Good to know ------------ Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Directions The route is consistently marked with the blue-yellow-green logo. The plaques are inserted into the arm direction signs with the green/white destination signs. **Stage 1 Wilhelmshaven - Varel (approx. 55 km)** Wilhelmshaven - Sande - Zetel - Varel **Stage 2 Varel - Bockhorn (approx. 50 km)** Varel - Westerstede - Bockhorn **Stage 3 Bockhorn - Friedeburg (approx. 45 km)** Bockhorn - Neuenburg - Wiesmoor - Friedeburg **Stage 4 Friedeburg – Carolinensiel (approx. 41 km)** Friedeburg - Wittmund - Carolinensiel **Stage 5 Carolinensiel - Jever (approx. 49 km)** Carolinensiel - Jever **Stage 6 Jever – Wilhelmshaven (approx. 35 km)** Jever - Schortens - Wilhelmshaven Read more Equipment No special equipment is required! Read more Directions & Parking facilities **Getting there** **Coming from the east:** via Bremen - A28 towards Oldenburg - A29 towards Wilhelmshaven **Coming from the south:** via A31 towards Leer - A28 towards Oldenburg - exit 2 Leer-Ost onto B436 towards Hesel - via B72/B436 to Wiesmoor - via A436 further to Friedeburg and Sande - A29 towards Wilhelmshaven **Alternatively coming from the south:** via A1 via Osnabrück towards Oldenburg - at the Ahlhorner Heide triangle onto A29 towards Oldenburg - Wilhelmshaven is located at the northern end of A29 Read more **Parking**Numerous parking spaces and parking garages are available for a fee in Wilhelmshaven city center. In the parking garage at the Stadthalle, accessible via Gerichtsstraße, you can park free of charge. Larger fee-free parking areas are available north of the city center at the sports forum. Read more **Public transportation** **Train:** You can conveniently reach Wilhelmshaven main station from Oldenburg (Oldb) main station with the . Information about taking bicycles can be found . **Long-distance bus:** There are long-distance bus connections from numerous German cities where bicycle transport is possible subject to availability. Read more Additional information Further information about the Tour de Fries can be found on the website of the . Website of the Website of the Website of the Website of the Website of the Website of the Website of the Read more Literature The free route guide is available via the at the Friesland Tourism Association. Read more License (master data) Michael Wessel Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author **Stage 1: Wilhelmshaven - Varel (approx. 55km)** The romantic moated castle Gödens and the small village Neustadtgödens are beautiful photo motifs and invite you to take a short break. Zetel in the Frisian Wehde is the perfect place for nature lovers with its marsh, geest, and moor landscapes. In the artist village Dangast, small galleries invite you to browse. The delicious rhubarb cake in the old spa house should definitely not be missed. **Stage 2: Varel - Bockhorn (approx. 50km)** A visit to the Rhododendron Park Linswege is especially worthwhile during the blooming season. In Bockhorn, the typical Frisian St. Cosmas and Damian Church, built around 1200 from glacial erratics and housing an organ by the well-known organ builder Christian Vater from 1720, invites you to visit. **Stage 3: Bockhorn - Friedeburg (approx. 45km)** You enter a primeval forest! The route leads through the Neuenburg primeval forest, an almost 50-hectare nature reserve in the Frisian Wehde. Flower and plant enthusiasts should plan a little more time in the flower town of Wiesmoor. An original photo motif in Friedeburg: the place-name signs of Friedeburg’s districts Russland and Amerika! **Stage 4 Friedeburg – Carolinensiel (approx. 41 km)** From Friedeburg, the route goes again towards the Ems-Jade Canal. After crossing the watermill bridge, the route leads through the typical hedgerow landscape towards Reepsholt with the St. Mauritius Church, then to Leerhafe and through the East Frisian town Wittmund. In the town center of Wittmund you can find the Hands of Fame. Modeled after Hollywood, there are numerous celebrity handprints here. If you have some time, you should register for the East Frisian Abitur at the tourist information. Only in Wittmund can guests prove their skills in typically East Frisian abilities and earn an Abitur certificate. The stage continues from the town of Wittmund through the villages of Rosental and Altfunnixsiel to the Harle River. Following this, the “Tour de Fries” reaches Carolinensiel. **Stage 5 Carolinensiel - Jever (approx. 49 km)** From Carolinensiel, the route leads to Harlesiel directly on the North Sea. Parallel to the North Sea and through the Wangerland, this stage passes through the quiet coastal resort Minsen-Förrien. From there, the route leads again to the North Sea coast and towards Horumersiel-Schillig. In Schillig, the wide sandy beach with its dunes, passing cutters, sailing and container ships, and kite surfers offers much to see. Horumersiel, on the other hand, has a charming town center and a beach with extensive green areas. In Horumersiel, you can enjoy the sea without sand in your clothes. Passing the outer harbor and along the Wangertief and the North Sea, the “Tour de Fries” leads to the North Sea spa Hooksiel. Here, a detour to the Hooksiel outer harbor and the Hooksiel inland water is worthwhile. The historic town center with its listed “Old Harbor” invites you to make a stop. The “Tour de Fries” leads from Hooksiel through meadows and fields to Jever. The Friesian town is especially known for the beer of the same name. Besides the brewery, Jever also has much to offer culturally. On a walk through the picturesque old town, past numerous fountains and the castle of Jever with its castle park, you can experience Frisian calmness. **Stage 6: Jever - Wilhelmshaven (approx. 35km)** The Accum mill is a beautiful photo motif. On weekends from April to September, the mill is operated on baking days. An ideal place for a break with freshly baked cake! In Wilhelmshaven, the museums of the Maritime Mile invite you to visit, or you can set sail for a harbor tour. The landmark of the city is the Kaiser Wilhelm Bridge, which connects the south beach with the south town. Read more Safety guidelines The Tour de Fries can be ridden without special safety precautions. Read more Map The Friesland holiday card is available free of charge via the at the Friesland Tourism Association. Read more Nearby ------ View on map - Event - Exhibition - Straight theatre - Operetta - Place of interest - Park - Climbing - Zorbing - Tours 164.44 km - Bicycle 48.67 km - Bicycle 57.07 km - Bicycle Contact 26345 Bockhorn Download GPX file - -