North Sea Cycle Route Stage 05 - Harlesiel to Wilhelmshaven

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54.90 km long
Difficulty: medium
condition: medium
Great panorama
Bicycle
  • 03:40 h
  • 25 m
  • 25 m
  • -1 m
  • 9 m
  • 10 m
  • 54.90 km
  • Start: Harlesiel
  • Destination: Wilhelmshaven
Maritime flair combined with urban life on the North Sea Coast Cycle Route - from Harlesiel through Jever to Wilhelmshaven.
The village of Carolinensiel with its particularly beautiful museum harbour is situated around two kilometres south of Harlesiel. The North Sea Coast Cycle Route leads from there for approx. 20 kilometres along meadows and fields passing the villages of Tettens and Wiefels to Jever. The town of Jever boasts a very attractive and well-maintained old town, highlighted by the castle with its 67 metre high onion dome and a beautiful park.

Next, you cycle along the banks of the Hooksieler Tief towards Hooksiel, where the route continues through wide marshland landscapes and arable land. Hooksiel's heritage-protected old harbour is a reminder of the hustle and bustle of the past.

You can expect a journey of approx. 15 kilometres from Hooksiel to Wilhelmshaven. The town has plenty to offer. Including the naval base, the Jade Weser Port, the Kaiser Wilhelm Bridge, the Helgoland Quay, plus the south beach for all water lovers to indulge in extensive bathing fun.

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Best to visit

suitable
Depends on weather

Directions

Harlesiel - Carolinensiel - Tettens - Wiefels - Jever - Hooksiel - Sengwarden .- Wilhelmshaven

Tour information

  • Cultural Interesting

  • Labelling

  • Stop at an Inn

  • Suitable for Bike

Emergency infos

Ambulance/fire brigade: 112
Police: 110

Equipment

We recommend wearing a cycle helmet.

Please make sure you have enough fluids and snacks with you on the bike tour.

Directions & Parking facilities

If you are travelling by car, there are various parking options in Harlesiel. These can be found here
If you are travelling by public transport, we recommend the surrounding train stations of Wittmund, Esens, Jever or Norddeich as a starting point. From there, you can join the train at any point along the stage or take the bus to Harlesiel. Bicycle transport is possible from various German cities.  

Information about route connections: www.bahn.de

Taking bikes on the ICE, IC and EC (long-distance trains): www.bahn.de/hilfe/view/pk/de/fahrrad-mitnehmen.shtml

Taking bikles on the RE (regional trains): Bicycle day passes for local transport - Deutsche Bahn

Additional information

Literature

bikeline Radtourenbuch (German language)
Nordseeküsten-Radweg 2
Teil 2: Niedersachsen. Von der Ems nach Hamburg
Verlag Esterbauer
ISBN: 978-3-85000-974-4

Contact person

Cuxland-Tourismus | Koordinierungsstelle Nordseeküsten-Radweg
Kapitän-Alexander-Str. 1
27472 Cuxhaven

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

There are modern tiny houses on the campsite in Hooksiel, which are perfect for a special overnight stay, particularly for cyclists.

Safety guidelines

Beware of cars and agricultural vehicles.

Some sections of the route are on gravelled stretches. There may be restrictions after prolonged rainfall.

You may have to dismount briefly along dykes in order to pass sheep fences.

Map

The GPX Track for route guidance using a digital tour planner can be downloaded by clicking on the "Download GPX" button on this page.    

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North Sea Cycle Route Stage 05 - Harlesiel to Wilhelmshaven
26409 Wittmund Carolinensiel