Lemwerder–Vegesack Ferry – Ochtum Flood Barrier and Lock loop from Bremen Turnerstraße

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Lemwerder–Vegesack Ferry – Ochtum Flood Barrier and Lock loop from Bremen Turnerstraße

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Lemwerder–Vegesack Ferry – Ochtum Flood Barrier and Lock loop from Bremen Turnerstraße

02:22

54.9km

100m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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After 52.5 km for 405 m

Open: • 5:00 AM-10:05 PM (otherwise closed)

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3.79 km

Weser Dike along Ritzenbütteler Straße near Bardenfleth

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Beautiful bike path on the dike with a view of the boat harbor and old half-timbered houses.

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7.63 km

Lemwerder–Vegesack Ferry

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During the crossing, which lasts only a few minutes, you feel for a brief moment as if you were on a real ship voyage. The costs for this are kept …

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8.41 km

View of the Weser River from the Lemwerder Observation Tower

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Really recommended. An extra tower, with which one sees the whole environment.

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8.59 km

Weser Cycle Path near Lemwerder

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Cycling directly on the Weser between the Ochtum barrage and Lemwerder.

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13.3 km

Ochtum Flood Barrier and Lock

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The Ochtum barrage is a comparatively small barrage. That's what makes it so charming. Sometimes a mobile snack bar is also open there.

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14.5 km

Yachthafen Hasenbüren

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Perfect for a little breather with coffee and cake overlooking the marina!

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16.5 km

View of Cargo Ships at the Bremen Steelworks

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Here, while having a small picnic, you can watch the dock workers unloading the iron ore.

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19.5 km

Cycle path between the Freight Transport Centre and Neustädter Harbour

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Just before you get back to Bremen, here is another great section of the route. Straight, relatively intact asphalt - but a little narrow with oncoming traffic.

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