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Greetsiel Krummhoern small harbour

Eastern Friesland Impressions with charm

Nordic serenity and maritime flair

8 Days / 7 Nights
Easy
Greetsiel Krummhoern small harbour

Cycling in Eastern Friesland is a special pleasure! Where else in Germany can you combine fresh North-sea climate, flat natural landscapes, a lot of interesting culture and hospitality as well as ideal cycle paths to such a varied cycle tour? Follow us to hidden moor villages, green dykes and idyllic marshes. Explore the culture of Störtebeker’s region or the tea, an East-Friesian national beverage. Rest at “leaning” churches and historic chieftain fortresses and discover picturesque little villages of this unique region. Optional highlight is a day on island Norderney.

Itinerary at a glance

The charming harbor of Greetsiel, alongside grazing sheep and the expansive sea, fosters a deep sense of relaxation. The towns exude a cozy ambiance; allow the North to captivate and enchant you.

Possibility to make a stroll through the town.

On your first stage you cycle through Ammerland with tidy little rhododendron gardens. Health resort Bad Zwischenahn on Zwischenahner Sea has a well-known speciality to offer: Smoortaal – fresh smoked eel. You pass above Remel, the highest point in East Frisia at 18 meters, to Wiesmoor.

Through Fehn-settlements you reach Aurich with historic centre. The ancient East-Friesian capital was ruled during centuries by East-Friesian chieftains and dukes. Along Ems-Jade-Canal you cycle to sea-port Emden. Emden once was one of the wealthiest harbours of Europe; nevertheless it never joined the Hanse .Afterwards you have the opportunity to stroll through the city or visit one of the three museum ships.

You cycle through „Krummhörn“to picturesque fisher village Greetsiel, the biggest crab-fisher port of Weser-Ems region. Don’t pass by without having a couple of fresh shrimps. Past the bay of Ley – where you might be lucky to spot seals – you cycle to Norden.

The ferry (to be organized on your own) takes about 1 hour from Norddeich to the island, which is ideally suited to be explored by bicycle.. Alternative: Bicycle tour along the coast and the national park Wattenmeer (mudflats) or you visit the harbour seal station in Norddeich.

Leaving Norden you stay close to the coast and cycle on the dyke to Dornum with the most beautiful water-castle of East-Friesland. Cycling through the marshes you reach the ancient East-Friesian chieftain seat Esens with a medieval old town. The old town has unique brick buildings and gallery holland mills.

Leaving Wittmund your first stop is castle Gödens. Along Zeteler marsh you cycle to Jadebusen. Nestling between forest and sea Varel with Dangast, the oldest North Sea bath on Niedersachsen’s coast, constitutes an attraction not only for art-lovers, who wish to follow the traces of famous Expressionists (Radziwill-museum). You continue cycling along Jadebusen and reach today’s destination, the town Varel, in the afternoon.

On winding roads through Ammerland you cycle to animal- and fun park Jaderberg, home for more than 600 animals. Rastede used to be summer residence of Oldenburg’s dukes and earls. You cycle through the spacious park back to Oldenburg.

Difficulty level

Easy

Eastern Friesland and the island Norderney are perfect areas for cycling. All routes are most of time flat! You cycle mainly on asphalt or plastered country lanes, sometimes on minor roads. This tour is adequate for beginners or bike groups.

Prices & Dates

Prices per person in EUR

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The different types of rental bikes at a glance

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Men's bike

High-quality men's touring bike with classic diamond frame

Available gear options can be found in the price table

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Unisex bike

High-quality unisex touring bike with comfortable low entry

Available gear options can be found in the price table

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Unisex Electro bike

High-quality unisex electric bike with comfortable low entry

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Rental Bike PLUS

Sportier, lighter and more precise premium rental bike with men's or unisex frame

Available gear options can be found in the price table

 

Services & Information

Further details about this tour

Included

  • Accommodation in hotels with charm 
  • Breakfast
  • Welcome briefing (German, English)
  • Luggage transfer
  • Carefully elaborated route description
  • Detailed travel documents 1x per room (German, English)
  • App for navigation and GPS-data
  • Service-hotline

Optional extras

  • Bike rental, including rental bike insurance

Arrival / Parking / Departure

  • Oldenburg train station
  • Bremen or Hamburg airport
  • Paid Hotel parking spaces
  • Free public parking spaces

Things to note

  • Tourist tax, if due, is not included in the price!
  • Further important information according to the package travel law can be found here!
  • This tour is a partner tour.

Join us in achieving greater sustainability by choosing our digital route book, rather than the printed version. As a small thank you we will give you a discount of EUR 20 per room

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