North Sea Cycle Route

Very maritime is a cycle tour on the North Sea Coast Cycle Route, which takes you from the mouth of the Ems to the mouth of the Elbe. Small and large fishing villages lie along the way through East Frisia, Butjadingen and the "Wet Triangle" between the Weser and Elbe rivers, everywhere a good opportunity for mussels and plaice, crabs and cabbage. But the towns of Emden, Bremerhaven and Cuxhaven are also worth seeing and have a long and exciting history.

Day 1 Arrival in Emden
The starting point of your journey is the Reformation town of Emden, birthplace of Karl Dall and Otto Walkes. Visit the harbour, the art gallery or the Otto-Huus.

Day 2 Emden - Norden region, approx. 60 km/37 mi
Cycle along the coast to the crab fishing village of Greetsiel. In the Ley Bay you might spot seals, then you reach Norden with some splendid town houses and windmills.

Day 3 Norden - Esens region, 32-45 km/20-28mi
The cycle tour leads along the dyke, many former fishing villages offer access to the sea and are usually harbours for the boats to the islands. You cycle through the beautiful village of Nessmersiel before a breathtaking panoramic view of the islands of Baltrum and Langeoog awaits you at the North Sea resort of Dornumersiel.

Day 4 Esens region - Wilhelmshaven, 72-76 km/45-47 mi
You cycle past Wangeroode and reach the Jade Bight. The bay was first formed by medieval storm tides, especially the 2nd Marcellus tide in 1362. Wilhelmshafen was and still is a large naval base.

Day 5 Wilhelmshaven - Bremerhaven, 45 km/28 mi
You cycle along the Jade Bight through Butjadingen, worth seeing is the Floating Moor, which gives you an impression of the original landscape. From Blexen the ferry takes you to Bremerhaven.

Day 6 Bremerhaven - Cuxhaven, approx. 50 km/31 mi
You could still visit the "Auswandererhaus" (museum of emigration) before setting off along the Wurster North Sea coast. The former Hamburg town of Cuxhaven is not only the largest fishing port, but also a health resort and offers sandy beaches and mud flats, museums and culture.

Day 7 Excursion to Neuwerk or cycle tour
Depending on the weather and tides, you can make an excursion to the island of Neuwerk by ferry or covered wagon. Or you can go on a cycle tour in the hinterland of the Elbe estuary.

Day 8 Return or extension
The tour ends after breakfast. If you like, extend your tour along the North Sea Cycle Route.

Included in the "North Sea Cycle Route":

• 7 overnight stays incl. breakfast
• luggage transport from hotel to hotel up to Cuxhaven,
  no maximum number of items,
  maximum weight: 20 kg/ item (44 lbs/ item)
• travel documents and maps in english
• GPS tracks
• 7-day customer helpline
• visitor's tax to be paid on site
• optional rental bike
• optional return transfer by minibus incl. bikes,
  min. 4 persons, please reserve with your original booking

Accommodation:

• Category M:
  Guesthouses and hotels at the international 2*-4* level as per Hotelstars Union. All rooms are en suite with bath or shower.

Bikes for hire:

• Comfortable unisex bikes available in different frame sizes with 7 gears/rear brake or 24 gears/freewheel. Equipped with panniers, lock and repair kit. Premium rental bikes with 30-speed/freewheel and e-bikes also available on request.
• If you choose to wear a helmet, we recommend using your own due to the variety of head sizes and shapes and for hygienic reasons.

Travel time 2026:

• arrival on wednesdays, fridays and saturdays from 18.04. to 03.10.
• the day of arrival determines the price of your tour

Prices:

All prices apply per person in a double room, incl. breakfast.

• 919 € saver price
  18.04.-01.05. + 03.10.
• 949 € basic price
  02.05.-15.05. + 19.09.-02.10.
• 989 € seasonal price
  16.05.-18.09.

• 300 € single room surcharge
• 100 € rental bike
• 180 € rental bike premium
• 290 € e-bike
• 165 € return transfer excl. personal bike, min. 4 persons
•   45 € transfer personal bike, payable on site

•   80 € extra night Emden, double room, B&B
• 125 € extra night Emden, single room, B&B
• 105 € extra night Cuxhaven, double room, B&B
• 190 € extra night Cuxhaven, single room, B&B

• booking code "North Sea Cycle Route":
  NS-EC-7M
• how you can save some money

Additional costs:

• ferry Blexen-Bremerhaven incl. bike, approx. 5 €

The booking process

Arrival to "North Sea Cycle Route":

• Parking facilities in Emden:
  Parking house "Am Wasserturm", costs approx. 35 €/week
  Public parking nearby the hotel without fee

• Arriving by train:
  Emden train station

• Arriving by plane at Hamburg airport:
  by train, every hour, duration approx. 3,5 h, 2 changes, normal fee from approx. 45 €

• Pre-booked rental bikes are ready for you in your hotel.

Return transfer:

• By minibus, including your bike, duration approx. 2.5 h, min. 4 persons
• Under your own steam by train, every hour, duration approx. 4 hours, 2 changes, normal price from approx. 30 €.

Perfectly looked after:

• During your tour, we are available between 8 am and 8 pm, 7 days a week. We are happy to help with any kind of problems you might be having. You will find this emergency number in your travel documents.