Experience natural spaces on the Geest Cycle Route
Cycling Collection by Sebastian Gliem
3
days
3-4 h
/ day
193 km
560 m
570 m
But what does ‘Geest’ actually mean? Geest is a type of landscape in northern Europe – Germany, Denmark and the Netherlands – that originated during the Ice Age. Formed by glaciers, the distinct ridges, ‘Geestrücken’, are characteristic landscapes along the route. Rest assured, this adventure runs along ridges and not over them. You don’t have any noticeable climbs between the starting point in Meppen and Bremen, your final stop.
A touring bike with good tyres is an ideal steed as you sometimes ride on gravel and loose forest tracks. The route is signposted – you can recognise it with a white sign with blue-green-orange stripes and the words Geest-RADweg.
Along the way, you’ll experience varied nature: dense forests, extensive farmland, moors and lakes – depending on whether you're in Emsland, along the Hümmling, in Oldenburger Münsterland or in the Wildeshauser Geest Nature Park. You regularly pass the region’s typical megalithic tombs and small villages with hospitable residents.
Only one larger town, Cloppenburg, lies en route aside from Meppen and Bremen, the start and endpoints. You can immerse yourself in nature for three days on your saddle, riding along cycle paths, fields, forest paths and lanes.
By the way, you can reach Meppen by train, so you don’t have to rely on your car (like in all my Collections). You can also return home by regional and long-distance trail from Bremen. Meppen is just one change away. Have fun in the Geest!
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04:03
62.6km
15.5km/h
180m
150m
ExpertExpert bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.
From Meppen to Bremen or from the Ems to the Weser - three days on the Geest cycle path lie ahead of you. On the first stage, the typical Emsland landscape awaits you with its wide views over the Geest ridges and the Hümmling.
The starting point is the Meppen train station, which you can easily reach
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04:24
68.4km
15.5km/h
190m
210m
IntermediateIntermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.Today you finally leave the Emsland and cycle mainly through the Oldenburger Münsterland when you connect Lindern with Wildeshausen an der Hunte for around 68 kilometers. You will also encounter large stone tombs along the way and interesting highlights in the largest city of the day, Cloppenburg.
But
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03:48
61.9km
16.3km/h
190m
210m
IntermediateIntermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.Your last day on the Geest cycle path lies ahead of you, because today you will reach Bremen and the Weser. You will sit on the bike for just over 60 kilometers and above all enjoy the wonderful views, but you will also cover refreshing kilometers in the forest.
You leave Wildeshausen via the Hunte and
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Collection Stats
- Activities3
- Distance193 km
- Duration12:15 h
- Elevation560 m570 m
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