Weser cycle path: Germany's top cycle path for unforgettable adventures!

Weser cycle path: Germany's top cycle path for unforgettable adventures!

Hann. Münden, Niedersachsen, Deutschland - Cycling tours are enjoying growing popularity in Germany, with the Weser cycle path standing out as the most popular cycling trail in the country. According to a current ranking of Beyondcamping, which is based on over 700 bike paths and their Google views from 2024, the Weser cycle path achieves an average of 18,100 monthly searches and, with this number, leaves other prominent bike paths behind. The Elberadweg follows with 14,800 search queries, while the Ruhrtalradweg and the Moselle cycle path generate 10,700 and 10,200 monthly searches.

The Weser cycle path extends over a total length of around 520 kilometers from Hann. Münden on the Weser up to Cuxhaven on the North Sea coast and pull cyclists through various attractive landscapes, including the Weserbergland and the cities of Bremen and Bremerhaven. Petra Wegener, spokeswoman for the Weser cycle path info center, emphasizes the continuous quality and marketing work, which is essential for the further attractiveness of the bike path.

The route and its attractions

The route of the Weser cycle path is divided into eight stages, with the average daily route for cyclists being around 70 kilometers. The route is considered easy, with only 524 meters of altitude, which appeals to numerous cyclists. A high target group are people over 45 years, many of whom use pedelecs or e-bikes. At 17 train stations along the route, a sustainable journey by train is also made possible.

The Weser cycle path impresses with an idyllic river valley, gentle hills, historical cities and numerous sights. The striking stages include:

• Hann. Münden to Höxter(71 km): Benedictine monastery Bursfelde and Castle Corvey Castle.
• Höxter to Hameln(68 km): Wasserschloss Bevern and the city of Bodenwerder, known for the Baron of Münchhausen.
• Hameln to Minden(70 km): Sights such as Bückeburg Castle and the Kaiser Wilhelm monument.
• Minden to Nienburg(58 km): Wasserburg and the asparagus city of Nienburg.
• Nienburg to Verden(62 km): Johannis-Der-Täuferkirche and the water adventure park Drakenburg.
• Verden to Bremen(57 km): St. Sigismund Church and various Bremen attractions.
• Bremen to Nordenham(78 km): Historical Weser promenade that ends in Nordenham.
• Bremerhaven to Butjadingen(Optional): 37 km through a picturesque coastal landscape that ends on the North Sea dike.

All-round service for cyclists

The Weser cycle path Info Center in Hameln provides cyclists, including a free service book, a website and an app. This digital support provides orientation for sights and useful information about bicycle workshops along the route. With this extensive infrastructure, the Weser cycle path is further strengthened and remains a first-class choice for cycling in Germany.

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