The essentials at a glance

This loop tour through northern Germany follows the Weser River from Bremen to the North Sea coast and back. The route passes through historic Hanseatic cities including Bremen, Bremerhaven, Cuxhaven, and Stade, featuring flat terrain suitable for beginners. Daily distances average 40-60 km on asphalted paths and cycle routes. Highlights include the artist village of Worpswede, Europe's largest fruit-growing region near Jork, coastal dunes, moorlands, and historic harbours with half-timbered architecture.

Itinerary at a glance

The coast captivates with its expansive landscapes and tides, while in Bremen, Cuxhaven, and Stade, you'll delight in the Hanseatic way of life. Moors, heath, and dunes accompany you to the artist village of Worpswede.

Welcome briefing and distribution of rental bikes (if booked). Discover the historic old city of Bremen.

You follow Weser cycle path to the north through Lemwerder to Elsfleth.

Through Brake and Nordenham. By ferry (optional) you go to Bremerhaven.

Enjoy the colourful and lively impressions on your bike route today. You cycle on asphalted roads through the land of Wursten before you reach Cuxhaven, the well-known harbour city.

Today you cycle into the heartland. Along small roads you reach the health resort Bad Bederkesa with thermal spa. A nice lake makes sure that you will have a refreshing bath after your bike tour.

You go via Hechthausen and Himmelpforten along the river Oste to the 1000-year-old city Stade. Visit the historic town hall, the old harbour and the churches of St. Cosmae and St. Wilhadi.

Manors and farm houses are accompanying you on your way to the city of Jork. You should stroll through the city and visit the half-timbered houses and the town hall. Your overnight stay is in Buxtehude which is famous as tale and muse village.

Enjoy the pleasures of cycling on the new cycle path between Hamburg and Bremen where you pass the villages of Hollenstedt and Sittensen before you reach Zeven.

Moor and moraine, forest and heath, dunes and ranges: the wide meadow landscape accompanies you along the romantic artist village Worpswede. It is the home of painter, sculptor and musicians since generations. By bike or Moor-express (every Saturday and Sunday afternoon) to Bremen. In the afternoon individual departure or extension of your stay.

Other variants of this tour

Hanse Loop Tour

8 Days

Half-timbered house along the Hanse loop tour

Difficulty level

Easy

All routes lead through flat and slightly hilly terrain. You cycle on asphalted or paved roads, side roads and cycle paths. This tour is convenient for beginners or groups.

Prices & Dates

Prices per person in EUR

Our Rental Bikes

The different types of rental bikes at a glance

Unisex bike

High-quality unisex touring bike with comfortable low entry

Available gear options can be found in the price table

Men's bike

High-quality men's touring bike with classic diamond frame

Available gear options can be found in the price table

Rental Bike PLUS

Sportier, lighter and more precise premium rental bike with men's or unisex frame

Available gear and frame options can be found in the price table

Unisex Electro bike

High-quality unisex electric bike with comfortable low entry

Services & Information

Further details about this tour

Services

Included

Accommodation in 3***- and 4****- hotels and guesthouses
Breakfast
Welcome briefing
Luggage transfer
Digital travel documents incl. navigation app, GPS-data, route book
Service-hotline

Optional

Printed route book, per room EUR 20
Bike rental, including rental bike insurance

Information

Arrival / Parking / Departure

Bremen train station
Hamburg or Hannover airport
Paid public parking garages

Things to note

Tourist tax, if due, is not included in the price!
Train journey with Moorexpress to be organized by your own.
Further important information according to the package travel law can be found here!
This tour is a partner tour.