Routes

Planner

Features

Updates

App

Login or Signup

Get the App

Login or Signup

Discover
Places to see

Natural Monuments

Germany

Lower Saxony

Ammerland

Westerstede

Rhodopark Hobbie

Discover
Places to see

Natural Monuments

Germany

Lower Saxony

Ammerland

Westerstede

Rhodopark Hobbie

Rhodopark Hobbie

17 people recommended this place

Recommended by 17 cyclists

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Rhodopark Hobbie

Save

Share

  • More

    • Loading

    Location: Westerstede, Ammerland, Lower Saxony, Germany

    Save

    Share

  • More

    • See rides here

    Take Me There

    Routes here

    Top cycling routes to Rhodopark Hobbie

    4.7

    (46)

    148

    riders

    1. Königssee Astederfeld – Neuenburg Castle loop from Schweinebrück

    49.7km

    02:57

    70m

    Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

    Navigate

    Send to Phone

    Save

    Intermediate

    4.7

    (30)

    138

    riders

    2. Königssee Astederfeld – Neuenburg Train Station loop from Südholt

    61.6km

    03:47

    100m

    Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

    Navigate

    Send to Phone

    Save

    Intermediate

    4.8

    (17)

    87

    riders

    3. Bruns Tree Nursery – Ammerland Wooden Shelter loop from Dreibergen

    35.4km

    02:03

    60m

    Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

    Navigate

    Send to Phone

    Save

    Intermediate

    Tips

    May 25, 2024

    History

    The park was founded by the farmer Dietrich Gerhard Hobbie (1899-1985), who was inspired to become a gardener after the First World War by Karl Foerster's book "The Flower Garden of the Future". The evergreen and richly flowering rhododendrons became his favorites. In the 1920s he began collecting wild rhododendron species and sowing them in the family forest under pines and oaks. He visited famous English parks and breeders who owe their particular fame to rhododendrons (Exbury Gardens, Kew Gardens, Wisley and E.J.P. Magor in Cornwall) and began selecting the best types from the wild forms and breeding flowering and hardy varieties.

    His breeding includes:

    Wild forms Rh. wardii (Breslau, Ehrengold, Herzas and Linsweger Gold)

    Rh. Williamsianum (August Lamken, Garden Director Rieger, Oldenburg, Garden Director Glocker and City of Essen)

    Rh. Repens (Scarlet Wonder, Baden-Baden, Bad Eilsen)

    Translated by Google •

      May 26, 2024

      Largest Rhododendron Park in Germany

      Translated by Google •

        In the know? Log-in to add a tip for other adventurers!

        Sign up for free

        Details

        Informations

        Elevation 10 m

        Weather

        Powered by AerisWeather

        Today

        Sunday 5 October

        12°C

        9°C

        100 %

        If you start your activity now...

        Max wind speed: 29.0 km/h

        Most visited during

        January

        February

        March

        April

        May

        June

        July

        August

        September

        October

        November

        December

        See rides here

        Take Me There

        Loading

        Location: Westerstede, Ammerland, Lower Saxony, Germany

        Other Popular Places to Check Out

        Explore
        RoutesRoute plannerFeaturesHikesMTB TrailsRoad cycling routesBikepacking
        B2B
        PartnersConnectEmbed routes
        Company
        AboutPressWhat's NewPioneersProduct UpdatesAmbassadorsAdventure Hub
        Community
        Help GuidesSupportKomoot Treasure Hunt
        Download the app
        Follow Us on Socials

        © komoot GmbH

        Privacy Policy
        Terms of Service
        Community guidelines
        Vulnerability disclosure program
        Imprint
        Information for law enforcement