On this cycle tour you will explore the Ammerland and the Fehn region in East Frisia. The starting point of your tour is the magnificent residence town of the Oldenburg counts, a wide sky arches over the park-like landscape of the Ammerland and the endless former and active moors. The North Sea coast is maritime; a highlight is the excursion to the island of Borkum. This cycle tour in Ammerland and East Frisia is also best suited for the inexperienced.
Day 1 Arrival in Oldenburg
The starting point of your cycle tour is the residence and capital of the Duchy and later Free State of Oldenburg. Explore the well-preserved old town on the Hunte.
Day 2 Oldenburg - Apen/Barßel, approx. 40 km / 27-35 mi
The first day of cycling takes you through the Ammerland, once a Saxon district and today famous for sausage and ham. Small forests, fields and hedgerows as well as the Zwischenahner Meer characterise the park-like landscape.
Day 3 Apen/Barßel - Papenburg, 40 km / 26 mi
Today you cycle through the large moorland areas that were cultivated by the Fehnkultur. In Elisabethfehn the museum shows the hard life of the moor colonists, Papenburg is famous for the Mayer shipyard.
Day 4 Papenburg - Emden, 55 km / 1-19 mi
Along the Ems, Germany's smallest river, the tour continues to the North Sea. On the Dollart bay lies the Reformation town of Emden with its harbour, art gallery and Otto-Huus.
Day 5 Escursion to Borkum Island, swimming or cycling
The crossing to the largest East Frisian island takes two hours. Enjoy the day on the excellent network of cycle paths or on the long sandy beach.
Day 6 Emden - Wiesmoor, approx. 55 km / 34 mi
A pleasant, car-free cycle along the Jade-Ems Canal to Aurich, the secret capital of East Frisia. Wiesmoor is a young town and famous for its flower hall.
Day 7 Wiesmoor - Oldenburg, approx. 55 km
The last cycling day in Ammerland is also very rural, taking you over the highest mountain in East Frisia (18 m). In Dreibergen on the Zwischenahner Meer, a visit to the castle site Elmendorf and the Fährkroog pub is worthwhile.
Day 8 Return or Extension
The tour ends after breakfast, why not extend your "Cycle Tour East Frisia & Ammerland"?
Included in "Cycle Tour East Frisia & Ammerland":
Accommodation:
Bikes for hire:
Travel time 2023:
Prices cat L:
All prices apply per person in a double room, incl. breakfast.
Arrival to "Cycle Tour East Frisia & Ammerland":
Parking facilities in Oldenburg:
Hotel parking garage, costs approx. 7 €/day, no reservation possible.
Public parking nearby the hotel without fee.
Arriving by train:
Oldenburg train station
Arriving by plane at Hamburg airport:
by train, every hour, duration approx. 2 h, 2 changes, normal fee approx. 35 €
Pre-booked rental bikes are ready for you in your hotel.
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