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Otterndorf

Welcome to Otterndorf, a charming destination on the North Sea coast of Germany. As part of Cuxhaven, this idyllic little town is known for its picturesque landscapes and varied leisure activities.

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Bicycle Rides · Cuxland
De Utsicht - circular bike route along the Oste and through the Wingst
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 52 km
Duration 3:30 h
Ascent 12 m
Descent 42 m

The circular route leads through the maritime old town of Otterndorf, the idyllic villages of Neuhaus and Oberndorf, and through the Wingst forest.

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from Celine Moje,   Cuxland Tourismus
Bicycle Rides · Cuxland
De Moorpadd - Circular bike route along the Ahlenmoor
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 50.1 km
Duration 3:20 h
Ascent 18 m
Descent 18 m

"De Moorpadd" shows the region around the largest raised bog of the Cuxland, the Ahlenmoor. In the historic old town of Otterndorf, the day can be ...

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from Celine Moje,   Cuxland Tourismus
Long Distance Cycling · Elbe-Weser-Dreieck
Stade - Otterndorf Schleifenroute Stage 71 H
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 60.1 km
Duration 4:05 h
Ascent 76 m
Descent 56 m

This stage takes us from Stade to Otterndorf. It is one of over 330 connected stages. We have packed exciting POIs for the stage – have fun ...

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Long Distance Cycling · Hamburg
North Sea Coast Cycle Route: section from Finkenwerder to Cuxhaven
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 657.8 km
Duration 44:20 h
Ascent 515 m
Descent 489 m

Breathe in the North Sea air: Fancy a European cycle route? The North Sea Coast Cycle Route makes it possible. The route leads through eight ...

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Urlaubsregion Altes Land am Elbstrom
Long Distance Cycling · Elbe-Weser-Dreieck
Otterndorf - Stade Schleifenroute Stage 71 R
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 60.1 km
Duration 4:05 h
Ascent 56 m
Descent 76 m

This stage takes us from Ottendorf to Stade. It is one of more than 330 connected stages. We have packed exciting POIs for the stage - have fun ...

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Long Distance Cycling · Elbe-Weser-Dreieck
Ottendorf - Bremerhaven Schleifenroute Stage 72 H
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 75.5 km
Duration 5:07 h
Ascent 17 m
Descent 19 m

This stage takes us from Ottendorf to Bremerhaven. It is one of over 330 connected stages. We have included exciting POIs for the stage – have fun ...

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Long Distance Cycling · Elbe-Weser-Dreieck
Bremerhaven - Otterndorf Schleifenroute stage 72 R
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 75.5 km
Duration 5:07 h
Ascent 19 m
Descent 17 m

This stage takes us from Bremerhaven to Otterndorf. It is one of over 330 connected stages. We have packed exciting POIs for this stage – have fun ...

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Long Distance Cycling · Germany
North Sea Coast Cycle Route (D-Route 1)
Premium content Difficulty easy closed
Distance 915.4 km
Duration 62:00 h
Ascent 775 m
Descent 769 m

The North Sea Coast Cycle Route or D-Route 1 runs along the entire German North Sea coast from the Dutch to the Danish border.

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Long Distance Cycling · Elbe-Weser-Dreieck
From the Devil's Moor to the Wadden Sea: Altes Land on the Elbe section
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 448.1 km
Duration 30:15 h
Ascent 250 m
Descent 258 m

Moor meets sea: Nature experience is the motto of the 450 km long cycling route between the Elbe, Weser, and North Sea. This cycling route takes ...

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Urlaubsregion Altes Land am Elbstrom
Bicycle Rides · Elbe-Weser-Dreieck
Otterndorf: To Lüdingworth to the "Bauerndom" and back
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 27.8 km
Duration 1:52 h
Ascent 8 m
Descent 8 m

This circular route leads from Otterndorf train station to Lüdingworth to the impressive "Bauerndom". You can also start this route from the ...

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from Uwe Scheinpflug,   Community
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Geographically, Otterndorf is located directly on the banks of the river Medem and only a few kilometres from the sea. The town thus offers the perfect combination of coastal and inland experiences. Particularly worth seeing are the historic buildings in the town centre, such as Ritzebüttel Castle or the half-timbered house "Alte Post".

Cultural highlights are provided by regular events such as the harbour festival or the Christmas market. Otterndorf also has a lot to offer in the way of culinary delights: Be sure to try the traditional Matjes or fresh fish straight from the harbour!

Outdoor activities are at the top of the to-do list here - especially in the warmer months of the year, you can let off steam with cycling, hiking or water sports. Popular destinations for excursions include the nearby Wadden Sea National Park or the sandy beaches along the coast.

And what to do in bad weather? No worries: in Otterndorf there are plenty of indoor activities such as visits to museums or a round of bowling at the local centre.

Whether as a day trip from Cuxhaven or as a longer destination - Otterndorf is definitely worth a visit! Let our Travel Guide inspire you and discover the most beautiful corners of this northern German pearl.

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  • June 05, 2026
    Ulli
    Community
    Hans Peter hat immer gute Laune einen Spruch parat.😂 Der Service ist super und alles ist lecker. Für mich absolut empfehlenswert. War 2 mal dort und werde ihn dieses Jahr wieder besuchen.
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    Written June 05, 2026
    Snack bar
    Seglertreff »Moin! Hanspeter« - Imbiss
  • September 13, 2022
    jörg wesemann
    Community
    September 11, 2022
    Was für eine schöne Tour. Wir sind in Otterndorf gestartet und gegen den Uhrzeigersinn gefahren. Wir haben für diese Tour, mit vielen Pausen und schönen Sehenswürdigkeiten fast 7 Stunden gebraucht. Die Beschilderung ist Top. Das Handy als Wegbeschreibung hatten wir nicht gebraucht. Danke an Cuxland-Tourismus für diese schöne Tour.
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    Written September 13, 2022
    Bicycle Rides
    De Utsicht - circular bike route along the Oste and through the Wingst
  • August 12, 2022
    jörg wesemann
    Community
    August 12, 2022
    Eine sehr schöne Runde mit viel Natur. Bei 31 Grad hat es Spaß gebracht. Ich war gemütlich 4 1/2 Stunden unterwegs mit viel Pausen. Es wird fast nur auf geteerte Wege gefahren. Leider fehlte an einer T Kreuzung komplett die Beschilderung (Moorweg, Vorderstrasse, Bild 2), ohne Handy wäre man da aufgeschmissen gewesen. Die Strecke ist sonst super beschildert. Danke an das Cuxland-Tourismus Team für diese schöne Tour.
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    Written August 12, 2022
    Bicycle Rides
    De Moorpadd - Circular bike route along the Ahlenmoor
  • October 09, 2021
    Felix Schoen
    Community
    Hinweis: Das Krückausperrwerk ist vom 1. 10. bis 30. 4. für Fußgänger und Fahrräder geschlossen (und auch sonst nur zeitweilig geöffnet). Nach Glückstadt kommt man dann nur über Elmshorn...
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    Written October 09, 2021
    Bicycle Rides
    Bike tour Hamburg - Cuxhaven (ferry)
  • September 21, 2021
    Kirsten Sander
    Community
    September 21, 2021
    Zweiter Teil der Tour ist deutlich abwechslungsreicher
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    Written September 21, 2021
    Bicycle Rides
    Otterndorf, Natureum, Geversdorf, Cadenberge - Gut Hörne

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