- 1:43 h
- 26.28 km
- 63 m
- 62 m
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- 41 m
- Start: Behind St. Liborius Church, Neue Straße 99 (corner of Alte Straße and Kirchenstraße) in Bremervörde, 27432 Bremervörde
- Destination: Behind St. Liborius Church, Neue Straße 99 (corner of Alte Straße and Kirchenstraße) in Bremervörde, 27432 Bremervörde
The mysterious Beverner Forest, crisscrossed by streams and partially designated as a nature reserve, is the centerpiece of the Forest Discovery Trail. Along the way, you can discover numerous cultural and historical treasures around Bremervörde.
Best to visit
- suitableDepends on weather
Directions
- The loop tour begins in the center of Bremervörde at St. Liborius Church and heads counterclockwise, first past the Bachmann Museum and through the small forest Vorwerk, one of Bremervörde’s local recreation areas. You’ll cross the small Bever Stream and follow the bike path alongside the county road toward Minstedt. Just before reaching the small village, Tempelberg and the drinking water nature trail offer a welcome opportunity for a short break before the tour continues from Minstedt to Plönjeshausen.
After passing through expansive meadows and fields, you’ll finally reach Plönjeshausen. At the end of this small village, you’ll find a lovingly maintained idyllic heritage house complex. Just beyond it, the route enters the impressive Beverner Forest. Enjoy the walk through the shady deciduous and mixed forest and listen to the sounds of nature, far from the usual background noise that surrounds us. Don’t be surprised if you hear the murmur of a stream. The forest is crisscrossed by numerous streams that flow toward Bever. The western and southern parts are also protected nature reserves and, thanks to the remaining old-growth and deadwood, offer an ideal habitat for wildlife and birds.
The final leg takes you through Hesedorf, past the church and local history museum, and along the Horner Holz, back to Bremervörde. Take a moment to admire the recreational boat harbor and the Oste River before you arrive back at the starting point.
After the tour, Lake Vörder, the Nature and Adventure Park, the pedestrian zone, or the Delphino family pool offer a lovely way to round out your day.The route passes through the following towns:Bremervörde – Minstedt – Bevern – Plönjeshausen – Hesedorf – Bremervörde Route markings
- Follow the white logo sign with the green inscription Waldentdecker-Route and the two deciduous trees depicted on it.
Directions & Parking facilities
- Getting thereBremervörde is located in the northern part of the Rotenburg (Wümme) district. From Bremerhaven, simply follow the A 27 toward Bremen (Beverstedt exit) and then the B 71 toward Beverstedt and Basdahl.
From Hamburg, take the A 26 and B 73 toward Stade, or the A 1 toward Bremen (Bockel exit), and then the B 71 toward Zeven and Selsingen.
From Bremen and Hanover, you can reach Bremervörde via the A 27 toward Bremerhaven (Ritterhude exit) and the B 74 (via Osterholz-Scharmbeck, Hambergen, Basdahl, and Oerel).
From Rotenburg (Wümme), follow the B 71 (via Zeven and Selsingen).ParkingThere are several free parking options in the parking lot behind the Edeka, between Marktstraße and Huddelberg, and on Huddelberg Street near Lake Vörder.Public transportationFrom Cuxhaven and Bremerhaven, take the Elbe-Weser-Bahn (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 www.bahn.de
From Bremen or Stade, you can take the historic Moorexpress from May to October on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays, which travels leisurely through the villages. A ticket and a bicycle ticket must be booked in advance, as bicycle spaces are limited. You can find more information about the historic narrow-gauge railroad at www.moorexpress.de
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 www.flixbus.de
There are also numerous bus connections to Bremervörde (Bremervörde train station), although bicycles cannot be taken along. You can find more information on bus connections to Bremervörde here: www.vnn.de 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 KOMOOT online portal. 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). Contact person
Touristikverband Landkreis Rotenburg (Wümme) e.V.
- Ihr Ansprechpartner für die RegionHarburger Straße 5927356 Rotenburg (Wümme)License (master data)
Touristikverband Landkreis Rotenburg (Wümme)
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
- Sights and points of interest along the route:
- Bremervörde with St. Liborius Church, the Bachmann Museum, Auepark, the "Vorwerk" state forest, the Oste River and the recreational boat harbor
- Tempelberg and the drinking water educational trail near Minstedt
- Plönjeshausen with its local history museum complex
- Beverner Forest
- Hesedorf with its church and the Logehuus local history museum
Map
- Cycling and hiking map for the town of Bremervörde and the joint municipality of Geestequelle; scale 1:40,000; price € 4.00 plus shipping costs; can be ordered from the Bremervörde Tourist Information Office by email attouristik@bremervoerde.deor by phone on + 49 4761 / 987142
Kompass cycling map of the Rotenburg (Wümme) district; scale 1:60,000; Kompass Verlag; ISBN 978-3-85026-549-2; price € 7.99; available from bookshops or via www.kompass.de
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 www.fahrrad-buecher-karten.de Social Media
