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Barßel

Welcome to Barßel and Cloppenburg, two charming towns in northwest Germany. These destinations are perfect for anyone looking for a quiet and relaxed atmosphere.

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Attractions in Barßel


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Long Distance Cycling · Ostfriesland
Deutsche Fehnroute
recommended route Difficulty easy Open
Distance 158 km
Duration 10:35 h
Ascent 22 m
Descent 18 m

In northwestern Germany, near the North Sea coast and bordering the Netherlands, runs the 173 km long cycling circular route of the "Deutsche ...

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from Ulrich Schmunkamp,   Ostfriesland Tourismus
Long Distance Cycling · Ostfriesland
Deutsche Fehnroute - 2nd stage
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 43 km
Duration 3:02 h
Ascent 54 m
Descent 61 m

Your second stage takes you from Wiesmoor through the municipality of Uplengen with its numerous moors to the old seafaring town of Barßel in the ...

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from Andreas Polle,   Ostfriesland Tourismus
Long Distance Cycling · Ostfriesland
Deutsche Fehnroute - 3rd Stage
recommended route Difficulty easy Open
Distance 36.9 km
Duration 3:00 h
Ascent 8 m
Descent 10 m

Today you will ride through the moor landscape of the Saterland. Then continue through the Overledinger Land to Papenburg, the largest Fehn colony ...

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from Ulrich Schmunkamp,   Ostfriesland Tourismus
Bicycle Rides · Ammerland
Barßler Hafen
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 57.1 km
Duration 3:30 h
Ascent 11 m
Descent 11 m

A very varied route: a bit of everything that the Ammerland has to offer. It goes through forest, pasture areas, various moors, and along some ...

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from Ammerland Touristik,   Ostfriesland Tourismus
recommended route Difficulty easy Open
Distance 29.2 km
Duration 1:55 h
Ascent 13 m
Descent 13 m

Water is the defining element of this entertaining route.

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from Martin Dewenter / Erholungsgebiet Thülsfelder Talsperre,   OM Oldenburger Münsterland
Bicycle Rides · Oldenburger Münsterland
From the Thülsfelder Dam to the Barßeler Tief and back
recommended route Difficulty difficult Open
Distance 95.3 km
Duration 6:25 h
Ascent 42 m
Descent 42 m

Discover the moor and fen landscape of the Barßel-Saterland recreational area starting from the Thülsfelder Dam.

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Water trails · Ostfriesland
Canoe tour from Augustfehn to Barßel
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 8.9 km
Duration 2:30 h
Ascent 1 m
Descent 1 m

tide-dependent canoe route from Augustfehn to Barßel, distance 9 km, duration 2½ hours.

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from Arno Ewen,   Ostfriesland Tourismus
Water trails · Oldenburger Münsterland
Canoe route from Strücklingen to Stickhausen
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 16.7 km
Duration 3:30 h
Ascent 0 m
Descent 1 m

tide-dependent canoe route from Strücklingen to Stickhausen, distance 16.7 km, travel time approx. 3½ hours.

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from Arno Ewen,   Ostfriesland Tourismus
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 16.8 km
Duration 3:30 h
Ascent 3 m
Descent 0 m

Canoe route from Stickhausen to Strücklingen, distance 16.7 km, duration approx. 3 1/2 hours

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from Arno Ewen,   Ostfriesland Tourismus
Long Distance Cycling · Ostfriesland
Bad Zwischenahn - Papenburg Schleifenroute Stage 75 H
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 62.1 km
Duration 4:09 h
Ascent 5 m
Descent 16 m

This stage takes us from Bad Zwischenahn to Papenburg. It is one of over 330 connected stages. We have packed exciting POIs for the stage - have ...

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from Awareness Deutschland MS,   Awareness Deutschland | die.blue.Charity & die.pink.Charity
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Geographically, Barßel and Cloppenburg are located in the Oldenburger Münsterland region, surrounded by green meadows and fields. The proximity to the river Hunte makes these places an ideal destination for water sports enthusiasts such as canoeists or anglers.

There are many interesting sights to discover in Barßel. Visit the maritime museum at the harbour or take a walk through the historic town centre with its beautiful half-timbered houses. In Cloppenburg, a visit to the museum village is worthwhile, where you can gain an insight into the life of past centuries.

But the region also has a lot to offer in terms of culture: Open-air concerts are held regularly in summer and the "Theater an der Parkaue" theatre offers performances for young and old all year round.

In terms of cuisine, the region is known for its hearty dishes such as kale with pinkel or labskaus - definitely try them! For those with a sweet tooth, a visit to one of the numerous confectioneries is recommended, where you can enjoy delicious cakes.

For those who like to be active, there are many possibilities here: Cycling on the well-developed cycle network around Barßel or hiking on the "Cloppenburger Wanderweg". Golfers will also get their money's worth, as there are several golf courses in the region.

If the weather doesn't cooperate, a visit to the "Saterland" adventure pool is a good idea, or you can visit one of the museums such as the Museum of Nature and Man in Oldenburg.

In summary: Barßel and Cloppenburg are definitely worth a trip! The quiet atmosphere, the many sights and activities as well as the culinary highlights make these places a perfect destination for a relaxing holiday.

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  • June 22, 2026
    Michaela Sch.
    Eine Abendfahrt auf der MS Spitzhörn mit leckeren Cocktails war wirklich ein entspannender Abschluss eines sonnigen Tages! Es ging ab dem Barßeler Hafen mit erklärenden Durchsagen des Kapitäns auf der Soeste, dem Barßeler Tief und der Jümme durch viele Kurven und an der "Liebesinsel" vorbei. Auf dem Oberdeck hatten wir mit offener Plane eine gute Rundumsicht auf die grüne Natur, Felder, Wiesen und Angler ;-). Störche, Hasen und Rehwild zeigten sich ebenfalls. Das Team war wirklich freundlich und zuvorkommend. Und die Tickets für die Schifffahrt kann man sowohl online als auch persönlich in der Touristinformation buchen. Bei den normalen Fahrten kann man auch spontan mitfahren und an Bord zahlen. Die Fahrt-Zeiten stehen am Steg im Hafen und sind auf der Internetseite des Erholungsgebietes Barßel & Saterland zu finden (Mai bis Oktober).
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    Photo: Michaela Sch., Community
    Written June 22, 2026
  • April 06, 2024
    Annegret Suthe
    April 06, 2024
    eine wunderschöne Fahrradtour. Aber leider fährt die Fähre erst ab dem 1. Mai wieder. Also konnten wir nicht komplett nach der Beschreibung fahren.
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    Written April 06, 2024
    Bicycle Rides
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  • April 02, 2021
    Eckart Schlegel
    August 14, 2020
    wunderschöne leichte Radtour durch typisch friesische Landschaften, entlang an Kanälen, über Brücken, auf oder entlang Deiche. Ein Binnenhafen lädt zum Verweilen ein . Damals war die Gastronomie noch geöffnet mit allen Vorteilen. Wir hatten Glück mit dem Wetter nur wenig Wind von vorne.
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    Written April 02, 2021
  • August 02, 2020
    Willy van Dalen
    August 02, 2020
    Wonderbare weite Landshaft mit schone aussichten und pittoresk en dorfer
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    Written August 02, 2020
  • July 27, 2017
    Thomas G. Müller 
    Super Tour auf tollen Wegen
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    Donnerstag, 27. Juli 2017, 18:22 Uhr
    Photo: Thomas G. Müller, Community
    Written July 27, 2017

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