Residenzort and Rhododendron town – themed bike Tours in Ammerland

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Residenzort and Rhododendron town – themed bike Tours in Ammerland

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Residenzort and Rhododendron town – themed bike Tours in Ammerland

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56.4km

110m

Cycling

This circular tour takes you from the rhododendron town of Westerstede to the castle park in Rastede and back. On the way you are on a pleasantly flat route, mostly with asphalt, which leads you through beautiful moor and pasture areas as well as refreshingly cool forest areas. You will…

by Ammerland Touristik

Last updated: August 19, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Mansholter Holz und Schippstroth an der Nutteler und Bokeler Bäke

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8.09 km

Rhododendron Park Hobbie

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A lovely place for a break: At Rhododendronpark Hobbie, Germany's largest and privately run rhododendron park, you can enjoy the scent of the many blossoms and simply relax amidst a …

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28.2 km

Rastede Castle

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The castle was formerly the residence of the Counts and Grand Dukes of the House of Oldenburg. Even today, the castle is still family-owned and therefore not open to the …

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35.3 km

Wiefelsteder Kirchweg Forest Path

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Beautifully developed path in the middle of the forest. Ideal for walking or cycling.

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39.8 km

Rhododendron Park Gristede

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The Rhodopark of the Bruns Nursery is located in the Gristeder Forest on the country road from Wiefelstede to Bad Zwischenahn. Chinese sequoias provide shade, while other solitary trees provide …

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53.1 km

Gießelhorster Kirchweg

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Absolutely beautiful trail for biking, hiking or walking.

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56.4 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

31.6 km

9.83 km

7.85 km

6.66 km

541 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

40.8 km

6.20 km

3.56 km

3.23 km

2.59 km

< 100 m

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Weather

Sunday 1 November

13°C

7°C

64 %

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There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Comments

July 7, 2024,Jo's Runde Residenzort und Rhododendronstadt

Today we did the "Residenzort and Rhododendronstadt" tour in good weather, sometimes even with sunshine.
Highly recommended tour with great scenery and beautiful cyclists' huts 👍

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May 22, 2022,Residenzstadt Rastede und Rhododendron in Westerstede und Umgebung

This beautiful tour is largely the "Residenzort und Rhododendrons" tour proposed by Ammerland Tourism.

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July 15, 2023,Schlosspark Rastede – Im Wald Runde von Südholt !

A very nice tour. Only the historical streets disturb. (100years+)

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May 15, 2022,ab Rastede ■Schloss ■ Westerstede [296] Rhododendron-Park Hobbie + Griestede

A nice tour. Mostly on secondary routes.
The rhododendron parks of Griefelstede and Hobbie are really worth a visit.

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May 14, 2022,Von Westerstede nach Rastede

I can only recommend this route to everyone. Very little on land or main roads. Will definitely repeat this tour. Top

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August 5, 2022

This circular tour takes you from the rhododendron town of Westerstede to the castle park in Rastede and back. On the way you are on a pleasantly flat route, mostly with asphalt, which leads you through beautiful moor and pasture areas as well as refreshingly cool forest areas. You will also pass the

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