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Westerstede

Welcome to Westerstede, a charming little town in the heart of Lower Saxony. As a destination, Westerstede is still an insider's tip and therefore all the more worth a trip for anyone who wants to discover authentic Germany off the beaten track.

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Attractions in Westerstede

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Bicycle Rides · Ammerland
From Aper Tief to Zwischenahner Meer
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 57.1 km
Duration 3:30 h
Ascent 22 m
Descent 22 m

From the fenland westwards into the park landscape

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from Ammerland Touristik,   Ostfriesland Tourismus
Bicycle Rides · Ammerland
Water route
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 36.4 km
Duration 2:25 h
Ascent 14 m
Descent 14 m

The name of this route says it all – Many Tiefs and two canals

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from Ammerland Touristik,   Ostfriesland Tourismus
Long Distance Cycling · Ostfriesland
Ammerland route
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 164.4 km
Duration 10:00 h
Ascent 111 m
Descent 111 m

Since 1994, the 164 km long Ammerland route has been opening up the most beautiful highlights of the Ammerland park landscape to cyclists.

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from Ammerland Touristik,   Ostfriesland Tourismus
Bicycle Rides · Ammerland
Residenzort und Rhododendronstadt
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 56 km
Duration 3:30 h
Ascent 49 m
Descent 49 m

From the rhododendron town of Westerstede to the origin of the rhododendron in the Rastede palace gardens.

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from Ammerland Touristik,   Ostfriesland Tourismus
Bicycle Rides · Ammerland
Rhododendron route
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 46.7 km
Duration 2:50 h
Ascent 28 m
Descent 28 m

During the rhododendron flowering period (late April to early June), there is no way around this cycling route. This circular route connects the ...

4.5
from Ammerland Touristik,   Ostfriesland Tourismus
Long Distance Cycling · Friesland (Lower Saxony)
Tour de Fries
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 273.7 km
Duration 18:20 h
Ascent 201 m
Descent 201 m

The 280-kilometer circular route runs in six stages through the districts of Friesland, Ammerland, and Wittmund, as well as through the ...

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from Michael Wessel,   Ostfriesland Tourismus
Bicycle Rides · Ammerland
Aper Fehngebiet
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 52 km
Duration 3:20 h
Ascent 14 m
Descent 14 m

The ideal route for lovers of typical Ammerland pasture landscape and wide fen landscape! It goes through the lovely Westerstederfeld and Aperfeld ...

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from Ammerland Touristik,   Ostfriesland Tourismus
Bicycle Rides · Ammerland
Kirchwege und Zwischenahner Meer
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 38.8 km
Duration 2:20 h
Ascent 8 m
Descent 8 m

The route is a successful circular course through all landscape facets of the Ammerland and includes three of the most beautiful church paths away ...

4
from Ammerland Touristik,   Ostfriesland Tourismus
Long Distance Cycling · Friesland (Lower Saxony)
Tour de Fries - 2nd Stage (2/6)
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 55.2 km
Duration 3:00 h
Ascent 39 m
Descent 47 m

2nd Stage Varel - Bockhorn (approx. 50 km) Varel - Westerstede - Bockhorn

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from Michael Wessel,   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
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Geographically, Westerstede lies between the rivers Zwischenahner Meer and Ammerland Moor. The region is known for its picturesque landscapes with meadows, fields and lush green forests - perfect for hiking or cycling.

The town itself also has a lot to offer: Visit the historic Westerstede Castle or stroll through the idyllic spa gardens. Those interested in culture should take a detour to the "Haus Coburg" museum, which presents works of art by regional artists.

Westerstede's culinary offerings are characterised by fresh vegetables and fruit, as well as meat and fish dishes from the nearby surroundings. Be sure to try the famous asparagus dishes during the season!

For outdoor fans, there are numerous possibilities: In summer, you can swim or do water sports at the Zwischenahner Meer; in winter, the nearby Harz ski area with its snow-covered slopes beckons.

Even when the weather is bad, you don't have to be bored in Westerstede: Visit the indoor swimming pool, for example, or enjoy regional specialities in cosy restaurants.

In summary, a mixture of nature, culture and culinary delights awaits you in Westerstede. Whether hiking, cycling or simply relaxing - everyone will find their personal highlight here. Come and discover Westerstede for yourself!

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Reviews

  • July 22, 2026
    Volker Wertke
    Community
    Sehr schöne Tour
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    Written July 22, 2026
    Bicycle Rides
    From Aper Tief to Zwischenahner Meer
  • May 13, 2025
    Hermann
    Community
    May 12, 2025
    Die Tour hat mir sehr gut gefallen. Das schönste für mich waren die Waldwege
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    Written May 13, 2025
    Bicycle Rides
    Kirchwege und Zwischenahner Meer
  • May 08, 2025
    Hermann
    Community
    Gestern am PC spontan, Die Knotenpunkte aufgeschrieben für die Tour Und bin die Tour dann gefahren Hat mir sehr gut gefallen. Bis auf eine Stelle habe ich den Knoten verfehlt, da nicht vorhanden, aber weder gefunden. Dank Handy
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    Written May 08, 2025
    Bicycle Rides
    Water route
  • June 28, 2024
    Thomas G. Müller 
    Community
    Tolle Tour
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    Written June 28, 2024
    Bicycle Rides
    Rhododendron route
  • May 01, 2024
    Tim Nixdorf
    Community
    Toller Camping- und Stellplatz
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    Photo: Tim Nixdorf, Community
    Photo: Tim Nixdorf, Community
    Written May 01, 2024
    Campsite
    Campingplatz Westerstede
  • February 03, 2024
    Ernst-Dieter Kirchhoff
    Community
    February 03, 2024
    Eine ruhige Wanderung, ich konnte die Landschaft im Winterschlaf genießen. Aber die aktuellen Probleme der Landwirtschaft waren unverkennbar. Es gibt neue Hingucker: Das Café Land Leben am Mühlenbrink in Linswege, Die Fischtreppe an der Süderbäke und den Park der Raritäten in Hüllstederfeld.
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    Photo: Ernst-Dieter Kirchhoff, Community
    Photo: Ernst-Dieter Kirchhoff, Community
    Photo: Ernst-Dieter Kirchhoff, Community
    Photo: Ernst-Dieter Kirchhoff, Community
    Photo: Ernst-Dieter Kirchhoff, Community
    Photo: Ernst-Dieter Kirchhoff, Community
    Photo: Ernst-Dieter Kirchhoff, Community
    Photo: Ernst-Dieter Kirchhoff, Community
    Written February 03, 2024
    Hiking Trail
    Linsweger Eschweg
  • August 22, 2023
    Margret Meinen
    Community
    Eine landschaftlich sehr schöne Routenführung entlang der ortstypischen Fehnkanäle, des Aper und des Nordloher-Barßeler Tiefs und der Ausdeichund in Vreschen-Bokel. Wer den Mastenweg in Vreschen-Bokel erreicht hat, sollte zunächst nicht der Ansage folgen, bei Knotenpunkt 94 links abzubiegen, sondern erst einmal etwa 100m bis zum Aussichtspunkt weiterfahren. Auch lohnt es sich, an den Deichen der Tiefs kleine Stopps einzulegen und von der Deichkrone die Landschaft zu genießen. In Nordloh an der Deichstraße ist eine Plaggenhütte rekonstruiert und sehr ansprechend neu gestaltet worden. Allerdings fehlt (22.08.23) noch eine kleine Infotafel zu der Geschichte der Hütte. Sehr gefallen haben uns auch die Sitzbänke und kleinen Rastplätze entlang der Strecke. Danke für diese Route
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    Written August 22, 2023
    Bicycle Rides
    Water route
  • September 05, 2022
    Jörg Schlüchtermann 
    Community
    September 04, 2022
    Sehr schöne Tour, auch wenn die Rhododendren nicht blühen.
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    Written September 05, 2022
    Bicycle Rides
    Rhododendron route
  • July 24, 2021
    Andr Ravenstein
    Community
    Heute die Westerstede Tour rund um umzu gefahren. Mit Offline Karte navigiert. Passte vielfach nicht. Schade sind auch die vielen nicht gepflegten Rastmöglichkeiten, sowie die die nicht freigeschnittenen Hinweisweisschilder. Ansonsten eine schöne Tour
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    Written July 24, 2021
    Bicycle Rides
    Westerstede rundumzu
  • March 21, 2021
    Annette Rommel
    Community
    Heute Nachmittag sind wir den wunderschönen Weg abgelaufen. Leider gibt es nicht die volle Punktzahl, weil am Burgplatz Mansingen KEINE Hörstation vorhanden ist. Die sei abgebaut, sagte eine vorbeifahrende Radfahrerin - schade! Übrigens führt der Weg am „Möhlenbült“ vorbei und nicht am „Möhlenbölt“! Einen weiteren Druckfehler habe ich außerdem auf der Karte entdeckt: dort steht Gut Finkensolt statt Fikensolt. Herzlichst 🙋🏻‍♀️
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    Written March 21, 2021
    Hiking Trail
    The hiking trail is marked in both directions with a white B on a black background.
  • October 02, 2020
    Olga Reier
    Community
    Mit dem Kinderwagen geht auch prima!
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    Written October 02, 2020
    Jogging
    Westerstede Straßenrunde nach Westerloy
  • May 01, 2019
    Michael Schmitt
    Community
    May 01, 2019
    Heute diese nette Runde gemacht. Ideal mit der Familie zu wandern, und nebenbei noch einige Geocache eingesammelt
    ...Show more
    Bahnhof Ocholt
    Photo: Michael Schmitt, Community
    Karlshofsee
    Photo: Michael Schmitt, Community
    Pferdebahn
    Photo: Michael Schmitt, Community
    Written May 01, 2019
    Hiking Trail
    Howiek watermill

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