Rhönrad Rest Area – Park of Rarities loop from Westerstede

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Rhönrad Rest Area – Park of Rarities loop from Westerstede

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Rhönrad Rest Area – Park of Rarities loop from Westerstede

02:42

10.6km

20m

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: August 17, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.57 km

Shelter at the Playground

Highlight • Rest Area

A great, large and clean shelter with video surveillance. The hut is right next to a playground. Here you can take a break and dry off even when the weather is bad.

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2.86 km

Rusted Volkswagen Beetle on Linsweger Eschweg

Highlight • Structure

Let’s see how long this technological monument will last.

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3.57 km

Rhönrad Rest Area

Highlight • Rest Area

Around eight people can stay here. However, if it not only rains but also blows, the rain cover may not work perfectly.

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5.25 km

Belinda Berger Gallery

Highlight • Structure

Beautiful ceramics and art gallery in a historic farm.

You can find further information and opening times here: belindaberger.de.

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6.08 km

Forest Trail in the Garnholter Büsche

Highlight • Trail

Beautiful and easy hiking trail through shady forest.

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7.75 km

Park of Rarities

Highlight • Natural

This park was created on the former grounds of the Wilken nursery, which existed here from 1952 to 2022.
With considerable technical effort, all areas were renatured and topsoil was …

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10.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.05 km

4.98 km

572 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.58 km

2.65 km

1.79 km

1.54 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 13 October

16°C

9°C

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Comments

July 10, 2022,Hunderunde - Käfer - Bambi - Drachen-Tour 😏

A round through Westerstede, past the rusted beetle, Bambi's and dragons. A short detour to the Garden of Rarities is a must. Finally discovered a funny street sign - let your imagination run wild 😏

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January 19, 2025,Linsweger Eschweg nach Ammerland Touristik - Spazierwanderweg

My first "walking trail" with Ammerland-Touristik. The kilometer figures vary a little, but according to my notes, this little "walk" is equivalent to walking around the Zwischenahner Meer. But it was fun, no major sights, but that was already clear beforehand. But beautiful pictures in the frosty fog.

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