Welsburg Historical Site – Frog Pond loop from Ganderkesee

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Landkreis Oldenburg

Ganderkesee

Welsburg Historical Site – Frog Pond loop from Ganderkesee

Hard

4.4

(5)

hikers

Welsburg Historical Site – Frog Pond loop from Ganderkesee

05:01

19.8km

50m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Naturpark Wildeshauser Geest

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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Nature and Culture in Stühe and Surroundings

Highlight • Forest

There is a lot of nature and culture to discover in and around the Stühe forest. You can start your search using the information board.

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Site of the Former Welsburg Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

The castle ruins can no longer be seen. Period Nevertheless, a very beautiful landscape.

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8.01 km

Welsburg Historical Site

Highlight • Historical Site

The former Welsburg lies between Bergedorf and the Stühe.

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Stühe Forest in Naturpark Wildeshauser Geest

Highlight • Forest

In Stühe there are still many old trees that provide habitat for animals, especially birds. In the old beeches, the woodpecker finds opportunities for building caves.
In particular, great spotted, green and black woodpeckers live here.

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9.80 km

Field path with meadow view

Highlight • Trail

Lonely paths that invite you to hike.

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10.3 km

Stühe Trailhead and Wildflower Meadow

Highlight • Parking

From the parking lot you can take various hikes and bike tours through the Stühe.
Now the first early bloomers are starting to bloom.

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14.7 km

Bench at the Fuhrenkamp Path Junction

Highlight • Rest Area

This is one of nine benches set up by the Fuhrenkamp Protection Association. In 2023, all benches were revised and two new ones were installed.
Link to the FSV homepage: ührenkamp-schutzverein.de

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