Weser - Romantische Straße (D-Route 9) Etappe 1: Cuxhaven - Nordenham
64.1kmLength
503mElevation gain
13–14.5hrEstimated time
Point-to-point
Stage 1 of the D-Route 9 (Weser - Romantic Road).
The first stage of D-Route 9 starts at the mouth of the Elbe in Cuxhaven and leads through the Wadden Sea National Park, where you can spot numerous birds and other animals. The route continues along the coast through Bremerhaven to the stage finish in Nordenham.
Highlights:
- Kugelbarke Cuxhaven
- Wadden Sea National Park
- Wurster coast
- Bremerhaven: historic lighthouse (1854), Mayor Smidt Memorial Church, German Maritime Museum
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Top sights
Grimmershörn-Bucht
Bay
Anfang / Ende Weserradweg
Attraction
Fort Kugelbake
Castle
Camping Grube
Campsite
Ochsenturm
Viewpoint
Sahlenburger Strand
Beach
Fort Kugelbake
Fort
Schwarzer Wehl
Pond
Am Wremer Tief
Campsite
Radarturm
Viewpoint
Wencke-Dock
Attraction
FKK-Strand Duhnen
Beach
Weser-Strandbad
Beach
Wohnwagen Wohnmobile Stellpatz Messeplatz Döse
Caravan site
Campingplatz Muschelgrund
Campsite
Waschbär
Attraction
Dampf-Rangier-Kran
Attraction
Seebär
Attraction
Sonnenuhr
Attraction
Elektrischer Halbportalkran
Attraction
Altes Unterfeuer Sandstedt
Attraction
Seelöwe
Attraction
Südmole
Viewpoint
Anfang / Ende Elberadweg
Attraction
Wremer Wasserlöse
River
Schwarzes Wehl
Lake
Dorumer Siel
River
Misselwardener Wasserlöse
River
Warren beach
Beach
Landmarschengraben
River
Geeste
River
Camping Wremer Tief Nordstrand
Campsite
Kea
Attraction
Wohnmobilhafen am Deich Dorum-Neufeld
Caravan site
Campingplatz Wattenlöper
Campsite
Camping Seelust
Campsite
Campingplatz Cappel-Neufeld
Campsite
Campingplatz Nordsee
Campsite
Aussichtsplatform SAIL City
Viewpoint
Hafenglocke
Attraction
Polarfuchs
Attraction
Terrarien
Attraction
Walter Antrieb
Attraction
Aquarium
Attraction
Europäische Sumpfschildkröte
Attraction
Schiffsschraube des Tankers Varicella
Attraction
Seehund
Attraction
Schneehase und Zwergsänger
Attraction
Ribtide
Attraction
Pumagrotte
Attraction
Meeresvögel
Attraction
Laterne vom Feuerschiff FEHMARNBELT
Attraction
Schornstein der Otto Hahn
Attraction
Meerschweinchen und Kaninchen
Attraction
Schneeeule
Attraction
Schimpanse
Attraction
Humboldtpinguin und Dampfschiffente
Attraction
Puma
Attraction
Meeresgrotte
Attraction
Reibepfähle
Attraction
Windrose
Attraction
Eisbär
Attraction
Zwergotter
Attraction
Holländische Klappbrücke
Attraction
Weißgesichtsseidenaffe, Köhlerschildkröte und Grüner Leguan
Attraction
Stockanker
Attraction
Lemming
Attraction
Container-Turm
Viewpoint
Top sights
Grimmershörn-Bucht
Bay
Anfang / Ende Weserradweg
Attraction
Fort Kugelbake
Castle
Camping Grube
Campsite
Ochsenturm
Viewpoint
Sahlenburger Strand
Beach
Fort Kugelbake
Fort
Schwarzer Wehl
Pond
Am Wremer Tief
Campsite
Radarturm
Viewpoint
Wencke-Dock
Attraction
FKK-Strand Duhnen
Beach
Weser-Strandbad
Beach
Wohnwagen Wohnmobile Stellpatz Messeplatz Döse
Caravan site
Campingplatz Muschelgrund
Campsite
Waschbär
Attraction
Dampf-Rangier-Kran
Attraction
Seebär
Attraction
Sonnenuhr
Attraction
Elektrischer Halbportalkran
Attraction
Altes Unterfeuer Sandstedt
Attraction
Seelöwe
Attraction
Südmole
Viewpoint
Anfang / Ende Elberadweg
Attraction
Wremer Wasserlöse
River
Schwarzes Wehl
Lake
Dorumer Siel
River
Misselwardener Wasserlöse
River
Warren beach
Beach
Landmarschengraben
River
Geeste
River
Camping Wremer Tief Nordstrand
Campsite
Kea
Attraction
Wohnmobilhafen am Deich Dorum-Neufeld
Caravan site
Campingplatz Wattenlöper
Campsite
Camping Seelust
Campsite
Campingplatz Cappel-Neufeld
Campsite
Campingplatz Nordsee
Campsite
Aussichtsplatform SAIL City
Viewpoint
Hafenglocke
Attraction
Polarfuchs
Attraction
Terrarien
Attraction
Walter Antrieb
Attraction
Aquarium
Attraction
Europäische Sumpfschildkröte
Attraction
Schiffsschraube des Tankers Varicella
Attraction
Seehund
Attraction
Schneehase und Zwergsänger
Attraction
Ribtide
Attraction
Pumagrotte
Attraction
Meeresvögel
Attraction
Laterne vom Feuerschiff FEHMARNBELT
Attraction
Schornstein der Otto Hahn
Attraction
Meerschweinchen und Kaninchen
Attraction
Schneeeule
Attraction
Schimpanse
Attraction
Humboldtpinguin und Dampfschiffente
Attraction
Puma
Attraction
Meeresgrotte
Attraction
Reibepfähle
Attraction
Windrose
Attraction
Eisbär
Attraction
Zwergotter
Attraction
Holländische Klappbrücke
Attraction
Weißgesichtsseidenaffe, Köhlerschildkröte und Grüner Leguan
Attraction
Stockanker
Attraction
Lemming
Attraction
Container-Turm
Viewpoint
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Frequently asked questions
What’s helpful to know about this trail?
Check out this 64.1-km point-to-point trail near Cuxhaven, Lower Saxony. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 13 h 0 min to complete. This is a popular trail for backpacking, birding, and camping, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day.
What is the expected weather this week for Weser - Romantische Straße (D-Route 9) Etappe 1: Cuxhaven - Nordenham?
Expected weather for Weser - Romantische Straße (D-Route 9) Etappe 1: Cuxhaven - Nordenham for the next 5 days is:
- Sat 26 September - 21.5 degrees/clear
- Sun 27 September - 19 degrees/clear
- Mon 28 September - 22.3 degrees/clear
- Tue 29 September - 20.4 degrees/clear
- Wed 30 September - 17.5 degrees/showers
Where is Weser - Romantische Straße (D-Route 9) Etappe 1: Cuxhaven - Nordenham located?
Weser - Romantische Straße (D-Route 9) Etappe 1: Cuxhaven - Nordenham is a trail located in Cuxhaven, Lower Saxony, Germany.
How hard is Weser - Romantische Straße (D-Route 9) Etappe 1: Cuxhaven - Nordenham?
Weser - Romantische Straße (D-Route 9) Etappe 1: Cuxhaven - Nordenham is considered a moderate hike that covers 64.1 km, with an elevation gain of 503 m. It takes about 13–14.5 hr to complete. Moderate trails often feature gradual climbs or obstacles like rocks or roots.
What is the elevation gain for Weser - Romantische Straße (D-Route 9) Etappe 1: Cuxhaven - Nordenham?
Weser - Romantische Straße (D-Route 9) Etappe 1: Cuxhaven - Nordenham is considered a moderate hike that covers 64.1 km, with an elevation gain of 503 m. It takes about 13–14.5 hr to complete. Moderate trails often feature gradual climbs or obstacles like rocks or roots.
Is Weser - Romantische Straße (D-Route 9) Etappe 1: Cuxhaven - Nordenham a point-to-point trail?
Weser - Romantische Straße (D-Route 9) Etappe 1: Cuxhaven - Nordenham is a point to point trail that covers 64.1 km, with an elevation gain of 503 m. It takes about 13–14.5 hr to complete. Point-to-point routes have a different starting point and endpoint. The length of the trail refers to one-way travel on this route. Don't forget to plan for transportation when exploring point-to-point routes!
How long is Weser - Romantische Straße (D-Route 9) Etappe 1: Cuxhaven - Nordenham?
Weser - Romantische Straße (D-Route 9) Etappe 1: Cuxhaven - Nordenham is a point to point trail that covers 64.1 km, with an elevation gain of 503 m. It takes about 13–14.5 hr to complete. Point-to-point routes have a different starting point and endpoint. The length of the trail refers to one-way travel on this route. Don't forget to plan for transportation when exploring point-to-point routes!
Are dogs allowed on Weser - Romantische Straße (D-Route 9) Etappe 1: Cuxhaven - Nordenham?
Dogs may be allowed on Weser - Romantische Straße (D-Route 9) Etappe 1: Cuxhaven - Nordenham. Be sure to check regulations before heading out.
Are there scenic views at Weser - Romantische Straße (D-Route 9) Etappe 1: Cuxhaven - Nordenham?
Yes, according to trailgoers, Weser - Romantische Straße (D-Route 9) Etappe 1: Cuxhaven - Nordenham features multiple scenic viewpoints. Some of the viewpoints include Ochsenturm, Radarturm, Südmole, Aussichtsplatform SAIL City and Container-Turm.
Are there beaches at Weser - Romantische Straße (D-Route 9) Etappe 1: Cuxhaven - Nordenham?
Yes, Weser - Romantische Straße (D-Route 9) Etappe 1: Cuxhaven - Nordenham is near Sahlenburger Strand, FKK-Strand Duhnen, Weser-Strandbad and Warren beach.
Are there rivers at Weser - Romantische Straße (D-Route 9) Etappe 1: Cuxhaven - Nordenham?
Yes, Weser - Romantische Straße (D-Route 9) Etappe 1: Cuxhaven - Nordenham is near Wremer Wasserlöse, Dorumer Siel, Misselwardener Wasserlöse, Landmarschengraben and Geeste.
Are there lakes at Weser - Romantische Straße (D-Route 9) Etappe 1: Cuxhaven - Nordenham?
Yes, Weser - Romantische Straße (D-Route 9) Etappe 1: Cuxhaven - Nordenham is near Schwarzes Wehl.
Is camping allowed at Weser - Romantische Straße (D-Route 9) Etappe 1: Cuxhaven - Nordenham?
Camping is allowed on Weser - Romantische Straße (D-Route 9) Etappe 1: Cuxhaven - Nordenham. Camping accommodations vary, and can include campsites, dispersed camping, huts, or in-town accommodations. You should always double check if a permit is required.
Is there bird watching at Weser - Romantische Straße (D-Route 9) Etappe 1: Cuxhaven - Nordenham?
Yes, trailgoers have said that Weser - Romantische Straße (D-Route 9) Etappe 1: Cuxhaven - Nordenham is good for bird watching. Various bird species have been spotted on the trail and in the surrounding area.
Is backpacking allowed at Weser - Romantische Straße (D-Route 9) Etappe 1: Cuxhaven - Nordenham?
Backpacking is allowed on Weser - Romantische Straße (D-Route 9) Etappe 1: Cuxhaven - Nordenham. Backpacking trails are typically longer and are often point-to-point trails. Camping accommodations vary, and can include campsites, dispersed camping, huts, or in-town accommodations. You should always double check if a permit is required.
Is Weser - Romantische Straße (D-Route 9) Etappe 1: Cuxhaven - Nordenham paved?
Yes, according to trailgoers, Weser - Romantische Straße (D-Route 9) Etappe 1: Cuxhaven - Nordenham is partially paved.
Are there forests at Weser - Romantische Straße (D-Route 9) Etappe 1: Cuxhaven - Nordenham?
Yes, Weser - Romantische Straße (D-Route 9) Etappe 1: Cuxhaven - Nordenham is a forest trail.
Last updated on 24 September 2026 at 02:45 GMT+0