Dollard Route

In this tour you will find the entire route of the International Dollard Route. It takes you around 354 kilometers through Germany and the Netherlands around the Dollard Bay. On the stages you will pass through dreamy little towns, enjoy the healthy North Sea climate and, as a special highlight, take

When you start today at the Uitwieder Church near Delfzijl, the route takes you through many quiet and small terp villages in the so-called Hogeland.



In the village of Middelstum, the tea room at Ewsum Castle invites you to take a break. The route continues via Onderdendam, where you can enjoy a great

Before you start the third stage, we recommend that you go to the Rozema pumping station in Termunterzijl. From here you have a great view of the harbor, the village of Termunterzijl and of course the Dollard and the ships passing by on it.



The Dollard Route takes you back inland. Quiet cycle paths and

You first drive to the ferry terminal to Eemshaven. The shipping company AG Ems connects Eemshaven with Borkum several times a day in spring and summer. Enjoy the one-hour crossing. The largest East Frisian island has a lot to offer. In addition to numerous spa facilities, restaurants and the beach

The last stage takes you through the East Frisian Rheiderland. The beautiful fishing village of Ditzum, right at the mouth of the Ems, is your first stop.



Before that, you cross the Dollard from Delfzijl on the passenger ship "MS Dollard". On the way, it makes a stopover in Emden before continuing across

On the sixth stage along the Dollard Route, you leave the pretty town of Winsum and cycle to Warffum, where you can learn more about life in this region 100 years ago in the town's open-air museum. If you want to take a longer break, you can also treat yourself to cakes and drinks here.



The Menkemaborg

The fourth stage of the Dollard Route takes you north again towards the coast. You cycle through the idyllic nature reserve 't Roegwold with a diverse landscape of reed swamps, peat lakes, forests and herb-rich meadows. There is also a historic lock on your way.



The Schildmeer and the small town of Steendam

The second stage takes you back across the border to Germany and from here north directly to Dollart. Once here, you have a great view over the entire bay at the Nieuwe Statenzijl border crossing. You can easily see the port city of Emden at the opposite end of the Dollart. You have a very special view

The city of Leer is the starting point for the first stage of the "International Dollard Route". Since the route is designed as a circuit, you can also start your tour in any other place along the route. In addition, it is signposted in both directions and can therefore be driven clockwise and counterclockwise

The second stage takes you back across the border to Germany and from here north directly to Dollart. Once here, you have a great view over the entire bay at the Nieuwe Statenzijl border crossing. You can easily see the port city of Emden at the opposite end of the Dollart. You have a very special view