Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 29, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.19 km

German-Dutch Border Crossing

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In the Netherlands the cycle path is marked red on the road and in Germany it is separate

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5.20 km

Former Neurhede-Bourtange Border Crossing

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Border crossing
Neurhede - Bourtange
A nice resting place at the wild horse enclosure and the
former turnpike

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6.98 km

Rural Cycling Path Near Bourtange

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Don’t be surprised, yes, that’s the bike path.

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7.61 km

Historic Outhouse Over the Moat

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you would have to sit on the beam and then what came out would fall into the river

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7.63 km

A historic fortified town, Bourtange is known for its beautifully preserved fortifications.

In the 20th century, Bourtange fell into disrepair, but in the 1960s a large-scale restoration project began to …

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7.96 km

Bourtange Fortress Windmill

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The fortress with all its sights is always worth a visit.

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8.09 km

Fort Bourtange Bridge

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8.83 km

Red Drawbridge at Bourtange Fortress

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Bourtange Fortress is located near the German border in beautiful Westerwolde. It is an incomparable historical defensive structure.

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15.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.7 km

2.13 km

1.63 km

1.12 km

Surfaces

11.0 km

2.22 km

1.43 km

937 m

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Saturday 11 April

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German-Dutch Border Crossing

Former Neurhede-Bourtange Border Crossing

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