Cycling Collection by Sebastian Gliem
Geest Cycle Route – Experience natural spaces
3 days
3-4 h/day
193km
560m
570m
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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Geest-Cycling Path
181km
500m
510m
Last updated: November 27, 2024
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Activities
1. Stage 1: Meppen to Lindern – Geest Cycle Route
62.6km
04:03
180m
150m
Expert bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.
2. Stage 2: Lindern to Wildeshausen – Geest Cycle Route
68.4km
04:24
190m
210m
Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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3. Stage 3: Wildeshausen to Bremen – Geest Cycle Route
61.9km
03:48
190m
210m
Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Collection Stats
Activities
3
Distance
193 km
Duration
12:15 h
Elevation
560 m
570 m
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