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Wümme River Trail – Vareler Heath loop from Scheeßel

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Wümme River Trail – Vareler Heath loop from Scheeßel

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(14)

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Wümme River Trail – Vareler Heath loop from Scheeßel

02:37

10.3km

30m

Hiking

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

Last updated: May 23, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Wümmeniederung mit Rodau, Wiedau und Trochelbach

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

174 m

Meyerhof (part of the Scheeßel Local History Museum)

Highlight • Historical Site

Starting point of the NORTH PATH through the Wümme and Varel Heaths. The Meyerhof is an idyllic farm complex nestled beneath oak trees.

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2

253 m

Wooden bridge over the Beeke between Meyerhof and Heimathaus

Highlight • Bridge

Nice connection path with a bridge over the Beeke between the Meyerhof and the home

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3

2.12 km

Wümme River

Highlight • River

4

2.27 km

Wümme River Trail

Highlight • Trail

The NORDPFAD "Wümme and Varel Heath" also runs along this route. All information about the circular trail can be found at the following link: nordwaerts.de/aktiv-entspannt/tour/nordpfad-wuemme-und-vareler-heide-100258934 (as of April 12, 2025).

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5

4.94 km

Vareler Heath

Highlight • Natural

A beautiful path through a great landscape with many opportunities to take a break.

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6

5.16 km

Stone Sculpture in Vareler Heide

Highlight • Monument

At the beginning of the Vareler Heide there is an interesting sculpture right next to a bench with a beautiful view over the Vareler Heide.

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7

6.11 km

Scenic Trails Through Wümmeniederung Forest

Highlight • Forest

8

8.36 km

Wümme Beach

Highlight • Beach

Here paddlers often pass by and with a bit of luck you can see a kingfisher.

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10.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.70 km

3.23 km

1.58 km

529 m

245 m

Surfaces

6.38 km

1.98 km

1.04 km

541 m

272 m

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