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Dötlingen

Welcome to Dötlingen, a charming destination in the heart of Oldenburg, Germany. This Travel Guide will help you make the most of your visit and give you valuable tips for your trip.

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Attractions in Dötlingen


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Hiking Trail · Wildeshauser Geest
Wilde Geest on Foot: Huntepadd
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 6 km
Duration 2:00 h
Ascent 15 m
Descent 15 m

It is considered one of the most beautiful circular hiking routes in the region: the Huntepadd in Dötlingen, which not only showcases the Hunte ...

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from Naturpark Geschäftsstelle,   Naturpark Wildeshauser Geest
Bicycle Rides · Wildeshauser Geest
Idyll in a trio: Dötlingen, Hunte, Stühe
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 50.1 km
Duration 3:20 h
Ascent 86 m
Descent 86 m

A route through Ganderkesee's neighboring community Dötlingen.

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from Gemeinde Ganderkesee,   Naturpark Wildeshauser Geest
Hiking Trail · Oldenburger Land
The Hunte pad near Dötlingen
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 6.1 km
Duration 1:30 h
Ascent 17 m
Descent 17 m

This hike leads along the completely untouched Hunte in this section through the Wildeshauser Geest Nature Park to the megalithic tombs "Glaner ...

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from ALPSTEIN Tourismus GmbH,   Outdooractive Editors
Hiking Trail · Wildeshauser Geest
Wilde Geest on Foot: Moorpadd
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 11.2 km
Duration 2:45 h
Ascent 49 m
Descent 49 m

The flat moor in the "Poggenpohlsmoor" is no longer used for peat cutting. Today it offers ideal living conditions for a diverse flora and fauna, ...

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from Naturpark Geschäftsstelle,   Naturpark Wildeshauser Geest
Hiking Trail · Wildeshauser Geest
Wilde Geest on Foot: Rittrumer Bergepadd
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 12 km
Duration 2:55 h
Ascent 19 m
Descent 19 m

The Bergepadd revolves around the picturesque Ostrittrum with its old farmhouses. Besides the tranquil nature in the Hunte valley, hikers can look ...

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from Naturpark Geschäftsstelle,   Naturpark Wildeshauser Geest
Bicycle Rides · Wildeshauser Geest
The Path of the Message
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 19.2 km
Duration 3:00 h
Ascent 30 m
Descent 30 m

The digital quiz bike route "The Path of the Message" answers the question of which ways messages travel from sender to receiver.

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from Gemeinde Ganderkesee,   Naturpark Wildeshauser Geest
Long Distance Cycling · Lower Saxony
Hunte Cycle Path
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 134.6 km
Duration 9:05 h
Ascent 201 m
Descent 154 m

Experience the diverse landscape of Lower Saxony on a route of 135 km: through the Wesermarsch and the city of Oldenburg into the Wildeshauser ...

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from Naturpark Geschäftsstelle,   Naturpark Wildeshauser Geest
Bicycle Rides · Wildeshauser Geest
Places with history
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 36.3 km
Duration 2:25 h
Ascent 44 m
Descent 44 m

On the historical trail of the municipality of Ganderkesee: From Ganderkesee via Falkenburg, Dingstede, Kirchhatten, Bergedorf, and Immer back to ...

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from Gemeinde Ganderkesee,   Naturpark Wildeshauser Geest
Long Distance Cycling · Osnabrücker Land
Megalith Culture cycling route
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 396.9 km
Duration 26:53 h
Ascent 602 m
Descent 663 m

On 380 kilometers, the Megalith Culture cycling route makes its way from Osnabrück to Oldenburg (or vice versa) through the Emsland, the Oldenburg ...

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from Sandra Ludden,   Emsland Tourismus GmbH
Hiking Trail · Oldenburger Land
Circular hike near Dötlingen
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 11.4 km
Duration 3:00 h
Ascent 33 m
Descent 33 m

This circular hike first takes us past the Dötlingen stone grave and then deep into the Wildeshauser Geest Nature Park.

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Geographically, Dötlingen lies on the edge of the Wildeshauser Geest nature park and is surrounded by a picturesque landscape. The region is known for its hilly and heath landscapes as well as the numerous rivers and lakes.

One of the tourist attractions in Dötlingen is Ippenburg Castle with its magnificent gardens. A large garden market is held here every summer, attracting thousands of visitors. The 13th-century St. Firminus Church should also be on your list - it is considered one of the most important buildings in northern Germany.

Cultural highlights also include the Altes Packhaus museum and various art galleries such as Galerie König or Atelier Jutta Osterhoff.

When it comes to culinary delights, you should definitely try the regional specialities: Kale with spelt or Labskaus are among the absolute favourites!

For outdoor activities, the Wildeshauser Geest Nature Park is particularly suitable - whether hiking, cycling or canoeing - nature lovers will get their money's worth here! In winter you can even enjoy ice skating on frozen lakes.

But what do you do in Dötlingen when the weather is bad? Don't worry - there's plenty to do here too! Visit the open-air museum in Cloppenburg, for example, or take a guided tour of the historic buildings of Oldenburg.

Where is the most beautiful? That depends entirely on what you are looking for. If you are looking for peace and relaxation, the hilly and heath landscapes of the Wildeshauser Geest are an absolute highlight. If you prefer to breathe city air, take a trip to Oldenburg - there are many cafés, restaurants and shops.

Dötlingen is definitely worth a trip - with its picturesque landscape, cultural highlights and culinary delights, this destination offers something for everyone!

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Reviews

  • March 29, 2026
    Tommy B.
    March 22, 2026
    Eine sehr schöne und idyllische Tour, meine Frau und ich haben letzten Sonntag diese Tour hier gefunden und sind sie nachgefahren. Wir waren begeistert und möchten uns hier bei dem Autor bzw. Verfasser bedanken. Alles ließ sich gut befahren, sehr idyllisch an der Hunte und wir kamen an der Hütte Poggenpohls Eck vorbei und am Tierpark Ostrittrum, an der Alexanderkirche in Wildeshausen usw.. Vielen Dank, es war ein toller Tourenvorschlag von Ihnen. Wir haben einen wunderschönen Tag mit dem Bike gehabt. 😊😃👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
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    Written March 29, 2026
  • July 06, 2025
    Sven Jänicke
    July 06, 2025
    Sehr schöne Landschaft
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    Photo: Sven Jänicke, Community
    Photo: Sven Jänicke, Community
    Photo: Sven Jänicke, Community
    Photo: Sven Jänicke, Community
    Written July 06, 2025
    Hiking Trail
    Dötlingen Huntepadd
  • February 10, 2025
    carin schipper
    February 10, 2025
    Mooi en bijzonder veengebied. Afwisselend landschap en heerlijk rustig onderweg
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    Written February 10, 2025
  • September 25, 2024
    Sylke Ordemann
    Tolle Wanderung in unterschiedlichem Gelände. Besonders gefallen hat uns die Glaner Braut.
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    Written September 25, 2024
    Hiking Trail
    Dötlingen Huntepadd
  • August 11, 2023
    Dieter Bülders 
    Sehr, sehr schöne Tour. Viele Möglichkeiten zum rasten bzw. Genießen. Landschaftlich ein Traum. Zum Genießen
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    Written August 11, 2023
  • March 06, 2022
    Barbara Nachtigal
    February 12, 2022
    Super schön und abwechslungsreich. Auch der Hund kam auf seine Kosten
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    Written March 06, 2022
  • May 10, 2020
    Annette Wiese
    May 10, 2020
    Schöne Tour mit Highlights
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    Written May 10, 2020
  • January 14, 2018
    Sylvia
    Wir haben die tolle Tour heute bei schönstem Sonnenschein gemacht.wirklich schöne und naturbelassene Wege,empfehlenswert auch gerade im Winter,da man dann doch mehr Blicke auf die Landschaft genießen kann.
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    Written January 14, 2018
  • November 02, 2017
    Swen Conrad
    Sehr netter Spaziergang, auch im Herbst zu empfehlen.
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    Herbst an der Hunte
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    Written November 02, 2017
  • August 27, 2017
    Wolfram Seppel 
    August 27, 2017
    Okay, vielleicht war der Zeitpunkt für die Wanderung mit einem Sonntagnachmittag zur Heideblütenzeit nicht so klug gewählt, denn auf dem Huntepadd ging es Ende August recht geschäftig zu. Das galt ganz besonders für den Heideabschnitt „Glaner Braut“, wo ich zeitweise mit 18 anderen Wanderern in Sichtweite unterwegs war. Landschaftlich lohnt sich die Tour aber allemal. Heide, (Schaf-)Weiden, Wald, die Hunte und interessante Kulturgüter sorgen unterwegs für reichlich Abwechslung. Das Highlight war eine prächtige wilde Blumenwiese an der Aschenbäke in der Nähe des Dötlinger Honighofs. Die Streckenlänge von rund 6 Kilometern ist an einem Nachmittag locker zu meistern, zumal die Strecke nicht schwer ist. Tipp: Ein Abstecher in die Dötlinger St. Firminus-Kirche lohnt sich unbedingt, nicht nur wegen der kleinen Kreativgegenstände, die im Turm für einen guten Zweck zum Verkauf auf Vertrauensbasis ausliegen. Alles in allem eine lohnenswerte Tour, deren Reiz aber wegen der Vegetation wohl auch jahreszeitabhängig ist.
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    Am Hunteufer bei Dötlingen.
    Photo: Wolfram Seppel, Community
    Brücke über die Hunte.
    Photo: Wolfram Seppel, Community
    Photo: Wolfram Seppel, Community
    Photo: Wolfram Seppel, Community
    Photo: Wolfram Seppel, Community
    Written August 27, 2017
  • September 18, 2016
    Hans Harms
    Sehr schöne kurze Tour durch abwechselungsreiche Landschaft.
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    Glaner Braut
    Photo: Hans Harms, Community
    Glaner Braut
    Photo: Hans Harms, Community
    Glaner Braut
    Photo: Hans Harms, Community
    Königin
    Photo: Hans Harms, Community
    Königin
    Photo: Hans Harms, Community
    Dötlingen
    Photo: Hans Harms, Community
    Dötlingen
    Photo: Hans Harms, Community
    Dötlingen
    Photo: Hans Harms, Community
    Dötlingen
    Photo: Hans Harms, Community
    Dötlingen
    Photo: Hans Harms, Community
    Dötlingen
    Photo: Hans Harms, Community
    Written September 18, 2016
  • September 11, 2016
    Stefanie Jost
    Sehr schöne Wege! Leider zu wenig Schilder man musste öfter aif die Karte schauen wo es lang geht
    ...Show more
    Written September 11, 2016

Destinations in Dötlingen


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