Best road biking trails in Lower Saxony

Popular hike in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. Amid the idyllic Harz landscape lies the Okertalsperre near Schulenburg, one of the most popular destinations in the Harz region. 46.85 million m³ of water can be stored behind the 260 m long and 67 m high dam wall. This route leads from the parking lot at the Vorsperre around the eastern arm of the largest dam in Lower Saxony and offers a lot of variety with great views, idyllic forest and lovely places to stop for refreshments. Hikers for...

Popular cycle tour in the Lüneburg Heath nature reserve, Lower Saxony. During this cycle tour, you will visit many of the most popular places in the Lüneburg Heath. Most of the paths are well-maintained, but there are some sandy sections. Mountain bikes or touring bikes are recommended. Highlights of the cycle tour: - Brunausee lake - Totengrund - Heath village of Wilsede - Heath museum "Dat ole Huus" - Barrows - Tithe barn in Hörpel

Popular cycle route in the Lower Saxony Wadden Sea National Park, Lower Saxony. One of five environmental periscopes is located in Dangast, from which the view sweeps over the vast expanses of water and the other side of the Jadebusenufer. The view of the surroundings in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Wadden Sea changes again and again due to the ebb and flow of the river. The route can be extended at will and cycled without significant differences in altitude. Highlights: - relaxed...

Popular section of the Weser Cycle Route, Lower Saxony. From Verden, you cycle along the Weser, always heading north-west. About halfway along the route, you can take a break in Achim before continuing on to the Hanseatic city of Bremen. Highlights of the route: - Views of the Weser - Bremen - Achim - Verden

Stage 5 of the long-distance cycle route "Weserradweg", Lower Saxony. The fifth stage of the Weser Cycle Path, which is one of the most popular river cycle paths in Germany, starts in beautiful Nienburg on the Weser. From here, the route follows the course of the river for a good 50 kilometres to Verden. Along the way, you will pass through some nice little towns, some of which offer refreshment stops. Alternatively, you can take a simple break along the cycle path and enjoy the wonderful...

Scenic cycle tour along the Elbe, Lower Saxony. This is a beautiful cycle tour in the Altes Land region, starting in Grünendeich, north-west of Buxtehude, with the final section along the popular Elbe cycle path. There are refreshment stops along the way. Highlights of the tour: - Altes Land - Views of the Elbe - Hanseatic city of Stade - Side trip to the Ferner Moor nature reserve (optional)

Great cycle tour on the North Sea from Harlesiel, Lower Saxony. This route is a relaxed circular route from Carolinensiel via Neuharlingersiel and Bensersiel. You cycle partly directly over the dyke on the North Sea and have a view of the islands of Langeoog, Spiekeroog and Wangerooge. There are several camping sites along the route for those who want to stay a little longer. Highlights: - great views of the sea - charming landscape

Official cycle tour around Osnabrück, Lower Saxony. The cycle tour organised by the Osnabrücker Land tourism organisation can be reached by bus and train (Frankfurter Heerstraße bus stop in Nahne). For those travelling by car, there are parking facilities at the starting point. This great route is characterised by the smooth transition between the city and the nature park and provides a great insight into the varied region. The north German university city has a lot of history to offer as...

Varied cycling excursion in Lower Saxony Depending on your speed, this beautiful circular route, which is categorised as easy and is also ideal for beginners, can be completed in 5 to 6 hours. The Elm-Lappwald Nature Park can be explored along the way. The route initially leads through the centre of Helmstedt, then continues past the Eitzsee lake and a former open-cast mine that has been regenerated. Caution is advised when crossing a main road - the route then returns to the densely...