- 3:05 h
- 45.67 km
- 39 m
- 25 m
- -2 m
- 12 m
- 14 m
- Start: Wilhelmshaven
- Destination: Varel
The stage starts in Wilhelmshaven on the south beach, where the route passes the fishing hamlet of Banter and heads westwards around the Jade Bight. Leaving Mariensiel behind, the North Sea Cycle Route crosses the Ems-Jade Canal once and then follows the shore for a short distance. You will encounter the impressive baroque moated castle of Gödens on your right as you cycle towards Neustadtgödens, which today is considered the most beautiful castle in East Frisia.
You reach the oldest coastal resort on the North Sea coast through Ellens, Blauhand and Ellenserdammersiel: Dangast. The route then leads directly along the coast again until you reach Varel harbour. The end of the stage in Varel is only approx. 4 kilometres away. We recommend a shopping trip in the charming town centre here.
You reach the oldest coastal resort on the North Sea coast through Ellens, Blauhand and Ellenserdammersiel: Dangast. The route then leads directly along the coast again until you reach Varel harbour. The end of the stage in Varel is only approx. 4 kilometres away. We recommend a shopping trip in the charming town centre here.
Good to know
Best to visit
suitable
Depends on weather
Directions
Wilhelmshaven - Mariensiel - Sande - Neustadtgödens - Dangast - Varel
Emergency infos
Ambulance/fire brigade: 112
Police: 110
Police: 110
Equipment
We recommend wearing a cycle helmet.
Please make sure you have enough fluids and snacks with you on the bike tour.
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 Wilhelmshaven. These can be found here.
If you are travelling by public transport, we recommend the city of Wilhelmshaven as your starting point. Bicycle transport is possible from various German cities.
Information on 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
Bike transport on RE (regional trains): Bicycle day passes for local transport - Deutsche Bahn
Information on 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
Bike transport on RE (regional trains): Bicycle day passes for local transport - Deutsche Bahn
Additional information
- Tourist-Info Wilhelmshaven: www.wilhelmshaven-touristik.de/vorort/tourist-information
- Tourist-Info Varel and Dangast: www.dangast.de
Literature
bikeline Radtourenbuch (German language)
Nordseeküsten-Radweg 2
Teil 2: Niedersachsen. Von der Ems nach Hamburg
Verlag Esterbauer
ISBN: 978-3-85000-974-4
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
All kinds of whimsical objects from the Frisian seafaring world can be found in the Spijöök Museum in Varel harbour.
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.
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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