Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 18, 2026

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After 18.2 km for 69 m

After 45.9 km for 136 m

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4.40 km

Greetsiel Twin Windmills

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In one of the mills you can eat (I think there is coffee and cake there), the other one can be visited from bottom to top and the original mechanics …

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4.59 km

Greetsiel

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Greetsiel is a place steeped in history. The brick houses are very well maintained and have places to stop for a bite to eat. From teahouses to restaurants, there is …

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5.04 km

Old Sluice, Greetsiel

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Unfortunately, the Popinga tea room is closed, but there are still plenty of restaurants worth visiting in Greetsiel. The place itself is also worth visiting.

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9.22 km

Pilsum Lighthouse

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Who does not know it, the famous lighthouse of East Frisia. A must see when vacationing in the area. Always worth seeing for me when I'm there.

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10.9 km

Dike cycle path on the North Sea

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Unfortunately, due to major dyke work, the beautiful dyke path currently ends behind Höhe Manslagt😕
There is a diversion sign there👍🏻

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11.2 km

Pilsum Lighthouse

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Absolutely worth seeing, the lighthouse from the Otto film.

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23.4 km

Viewpoint

32.2 km

Knock Sluice and Pumping Station

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“On the Knock” – as it is said above – there is a sluice with a modern pumping station on the large Mahlbusen and a modern radar tower, as well …

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45.6 km

Town Hall Square Emden

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From the viewing platform on the tower of the town hall you have a great overview of the city of Emden.

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63.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.1 km

21.1 km

11.2 km

8.64 km

186 m

Surfaces

39.6 km

12.1 km

10.2 km

1.20 km

< 100 m

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Wednesday 15 April

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