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Schwanewede

Welcome to Schwanewede, Osterholz, a charming destination in northern Germany. Located as part of the federal state of Lower Saxony, the region offers a unique combination of rural idyll and urban flair.

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Attractions in Schwanewede


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recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 45.1 km
Duration 3:55 h
Ascent 52 m
Descent 49 m

Built very close to the water: This route runs along the Weser current and through the Osterstade.

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from Celine Moje,   Cuxland Tourismus
recommended route Difficulty easy Multi-day route
Distance 493.9 km
Duration 33:30 h
Ascent 297 m
Descent 470 m

The Weser Cycle Path runs along the river of the same name for about 520 km from Hann. Münden to Eckwarderhörne and Cuxhaven. Long stretches are ...

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from Weser-Radweg Infozentrale,   WeserRadweg
recommended route Difficulty easy Stage 7
Distance 62.2 km
Duration 4:15 h
Ascent 26 m
Descent 26 m

The seventh stage takes the Weser Cycle Route cyclist from the Hanseatic city of Bremen to Bremerhaven. It covers a distance of approximately 62 ...

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WeserRadweg
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
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 61.8 km
Duration 4:10 h
Ascent 45 m
Descent 59 m

Along the Weser from Farge station downstream to the Sandstedt ferry, then upstream through Braake and Elsfleth, and crossing in Lemwerder to ...

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from Thomas G. Müller,   Community
Hiking Trail · Elbe-Weser-Dreieck
2021-11-28 BREMEN - BREMERHAVEN - WESER 100 km
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 100.6 km
Duration 21:20 h
Ascent 98 m
Descent 98 m

Route from 2021-11-28, created from my GPS record of the hike. The elevation differences indicated here are calculated values.

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from Benjamin Wasslowski,   Community
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 63.1 km
Duration 6:00 h
Ascent 10 m
Descent 10 m

This day route goes by Weser ferry in Bremerhaven to the left side of the Weser and then to Brake/Unterweser. With the fast ferry Brake-Sandstedt ...

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from Uwe Scheinpflug,   Community
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 18.2 km
Duration 3:43 h
Ascent 31 m
Descent 32 m

This circular stage is located in the district of Cuxhaven. 

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from Awareness Deutschland MS,   Awareness Deutschland | die.blue.Charity & die.pink.Charity
Hiking Trail · Elbe-Weser-Dreieck
Schönebecker Auental
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 12.1 km
Duration 3:01 h
Ascent 21 m
Descent 33 m

From Schönebeck station, our first destination is the Schönebeck Castle and its park. Next, we continue on the Thüringer Weg to Friedehorst Park.

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from Carsten Wellbrock,   Community
Bicycle Rides · Elbe-Weser-Dreieck
To the Bremer Schweiz and southern Lower Saxony
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 49.7 km
Duration 3:30 h
Ascent 27 m
Descent 47 m

From Oslebshausen station, we travel to the Bremer Schweiz through the Werderland and the famous Ökoweg to Vegesack. Then continue towards ...

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from Thomas G. Müller,   Community
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The town of Schwanewede is known for its picturesque landscapes and historic buildings. Visitors can enjoy the idyllic country life here and be enchanted by nature. One of the main attractions is the baroque garden at Schönebeck Castle, which is one of the most beautiful gardens in northern Germany.

In addition to its natural beauty, the region also has cultural highlights to offer. The Klosterstollen Osterholz-Scharmbeck Museum provides an insight into the history of the mining industry as well as life in the Middle Ages and is definitely worth a visit.

For culinary discoveries, it is highly recommended to visit one of the traditional restaurants and try local specialities such as kale with pinkel or labskaus (a stew).

Outdoor enthusiasts will also get their money's worth: whether hiking through the forest or cycling along the Weser Cycle Path - there are numerous activities for nature lovers. Especially in autumn, forests around the city shine in colourful foliage and are a real highlight.

But what to do in bad weather? No worries! In Osterholz-Scharmbeck you will find the "OASE" leisure pool, which offers fun for the whole family and ensures an enjoyable time even in rainy weather.

In summary, Schwanewede, Osterholz is definitely worth a visit. With a unique combination of nature, culture and culinary delights, as well as activities for all weathers, it is the perfect destination in northern Germany. As a travel guide, we highly recommend visiting the baroque garden at Schönebeck Castle as well as trying local specialities - you will be thrilled!

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Reviews

  • September 14, 2025
    C. R.
    Sehr schön Tour, Boxenstopp am Deich bei dem Imbissbude. Gegenwind, Rückenwind, tolle Aussichten, was will man mehr?
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    Written September 14, 2025
  • May 20, 2025
    jörg wesemann
    May 20, 2025
    Eine schöne Tour, die mir Spaß gemacht hat. Die schönste Strecke ist die am Deich entlang. Um 11:00 Uhr habe ich mein Auto in Büttel abgestellt, mein Fahrrad abgeschnallt und bin dann gegen den Uhrzeigersinn gefahren. Die Strecke ist sehr gut ausgeschildert, GPX Daten und die Beschilderung passte alles gut zusammen, die Beschilderung ist Top in Ordnung. Sowas nennt man auch eine gute ausgearbeitete Tour von Cuxland Tourismus. Um 15:30 war ich dann wieder zurück am Auto und bin wieder nach Cuxhaven gefahren. So, nun bin ich alle 12 Touren aus dem Buch von Cuxland Tourismus gefahren. Danke an Cuxland Tourismus für diese schöne Tour.
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    Photo: jörg wesemann, Community
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    Photo: jörg wesemann, Community
    Written May 20, 2025
  • October 12, 2024
    Michael Dennhardt-Kaper 
    Sehr schöne abwechslungsreiche Tour durch die Wiesen und Auen im Bremer Umland. Ebenso viele nette Wege und Schleichwege durch schöne und grüne Wohngebiete. Sind die Tour allerdings nur bis Lesum gelaufen und vom Bahnhof Lesum wieder zurück mit dem Zug.
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    Written October 12, 2024
    Hiking Trail
    Across Bremen North
  • December 19, 2018
    Maik Satow
    August 24, 2018
    Wunderschöne Tour auf der es unglaublich viel zu sehen gibt und die landschaftlich sehr viel zu bieten hat. Man muss sich nicht immer an den Weser Radweg halten, dann eröffnet sich einem ein anderes Bild. Vor allem zwischen Hameln und Nienburg ist es wunderschön. Hotelsuche war etwas spannend. Außerhalb der Saison ist es nicht ganz so leicht. Besondere Highlights waren ...
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    Written December 19, 2018
    Long Distance Cycling
    Radtour 2018 Weser-Radweg
  • December 18, 2018
    Dirk Weidemann
    Der Weser-Radweg ist immer - zumindest eine Etappen - Tour wert!
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    Written December 18, 2018
  • July 03, 2018
    Maik Satow
    Rückweg = Gegenwind, wie fast immer hier. Trotzdem schöne Tour!
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    Dienstag, 3. Juli 2018, 15:04 Uhr
    Photo: Maik Satow, Community
    Dienstag, 3. Juli 2018, 15:04 Uhr
    Photo: Maik Satow, Community
    Dienstag, 3. Juli 2018, 15:05 Uhr
    Photo: Maik Satow, Community
    Dienstag, 3. Juli 2018, 15:05 Uhr
    Photo: Maik Satow, Community
    Dienstag, 3. Juli 2018, 15:05 Uhr
    Photo: Maik Satow, Community
    Dienstag, 3. Juli 2018, 15:05 Uhr
    Photo: Maik Satow, Community
    Written July 03, 2018

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