North Sea coast cycle path, Emden – Cuxhaven

Welcome to Emden. Emden's harbour, the Kunsthalle and the Otto Haus invite you to visit.

Cycle to the romantic fishing village of Greetsiel, the largest shrimp cutter harbour in the Weser-Ems region. Treat yourself to a short break before the journey continues northwards, past the Leybucht bay, where you may be lucky enough to spot seals.

First, you head to the North Sea coastal resort of Nessmersiel before reaching the North Sea resort of Dornumersiel. It is located directly on the North Sea coast with a breathtaking panoramic view of the offshore islands of Baltrum and Langeoog. Many colourful sailing boats line the jetties in the harbour of Bensersiel from spring to autumn, creating a pretty maritime picture. Esens describes itself as the East Frisian chieftain's town.

With its 3 harbours, Carolinensiel-Harlesiel is unique on the East Frisian North Sea coast. The museum harbour, with its historic flat-bottomed sails and diverse gastronomic offerings, attracts guests and locals alike, and not just in summer. With around 1 million overnight stays a year, Horumersiel-Schillig is one of the most popular holiday resorts in Germany and is affectionately referred to by guests as the Cape of Good Rest. The seafaring and fishing tradition of the seaside resort of Hooksiel on the Lower Saxon Wadden Sea goes back over 700 years. Wilhelmshaven was founded in 1869 by King Wilhelm I of Prussia as a naval garrison due to its unique and protected location, and the town is still Germany's largest naval base today.

Today you cycle along the Jade Bay to Blexen, where a ferry will take you to Bremerhaven (on your own). The Emigration Centre, the Climate House and the extensive harbour facilities await you here. From June to August, it is also possible to take a ferry (on your own) from Wilhelmshaven to Eckwarderhörne, thus shortening the route by 30 kilometres.

You travel through the Land Wursten with its coastal towns on the "Lower Saxony Wadden Sea National Park" and reach Cuxhaven with sights such as the Kugelbake and Hamburg lighthouse.

Today you can take a day trip by ferry or covered wagon (depending on the weather conditions) to the island of Neuwerk. The island's most impressive building is the lighthouse of the same name. Alternatively, you can stay in Cuxhaven or enjoy a mainland cycle tour by the sea.