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Town view of Hannoversch Münden

The Weser Cycle Path

From Hann. Münden to Bremen - the classic one

8 Days / 7 Nights
Easy
Town view of Hannoversch Münden

This Eurobike cycle tour takes you from the traditional timbered houses of Hann am Weser to Cuxhaven, where it meets the Elbe. You follow the Weser on this route. The river winds through the Weserbergland, past numerous forest areas and quaint villages. On the way you meet some fairytale characters – the lying Baron Münchhausen in Bodenwerder, and the pied piper town of Hamelin. They both enchant with their small, old town ways! This is a varied cycle route in northwest Germany.

One quaint village chases the other on this bike ride along the Weser. There is the Benedictine Monestery of Bursfelder, the baroque Huguenot town of Bad Karlshafen and the beautiful city of Bremen. Take particular note of the oldest district Schnoor, with its small, colourful houses and shops – it’s well worth a visit! The mix of culture and nature makes this cycle route very unique. If you like to hear stories from bygone times, then enjoy a meal outside in Hamelin. Listen to the anecdotes and legends told by the innkeepers about the legendary Pied Piper, whose story goes back to the 13th century!

  • Castle Covery: The former imperial abbey near Höxter offers a delightful combination of art and culture. See the residence for yourself!
  • Breathtaking nature and culture from Hamelin to Minden: At the Porta Westfalica, the river breaks through the Wiehen and Weser mountains and reaches the North German Plain. In addition, the town of Rinteln offers numerous buildings from the Wesser Renaissance. Visit the once flourishing town of from the Middle Ages!

The cycle tour along the Weser is ideal for beginners and families with children. The trip can also be booked as a group tour. As we all know, sports activities are more fun in a group than alone! The route takes you via low-traffic roads and paved bike routes from Hann, Holzminden, Hamelin, Nienburg, Bremen, Bremerhaven to Cruxhaven. If the eight-day tour is too long, no problem! Eurobike offers this tour in different lengths.

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Itinerary at a glance

We recommend a little stroll through the medieval centre of Hann. Münden with the historic half timbered houses of the Weser Renaissance is very interesting. You will love the splendid old houses.

Start of the bicycle tour on the Weser Rock, exactly where Werra and Fulda embrace each other. You cycle via Hemeln and past the ancient Benedictine monastery Bursfelde to the baroque Huguenot's town Bad Karlshafen. The centre of Bad Karlshafen with its lovely reconstructed baroque houses presents an interesting diversion to the otherwise usual half-timbered houses. The overnight will be either in Bad Karlshafen or Beverungen.

A number of highlights can be encountered along the route: the town Fürstenberg with a renowned porcelain manufacture, the old hanseatic town Höxter with more than 160 mostly half timbered buildings under monuments-protection. The little town Beverungen retained a lot of its historical face. Holzminden is well known for the production of aroma-essences and perfume-oils.

Many an idyllic village on the road invites you to stay. The little town Bodenwerder got certain fame for being the home of the so called "Lying Baron" of Münchhausen. The famous town of the "Rat Catcher from Hameln" has an intact old town with marvellous half-timbered houses and buildings in the typical style of the Weser Renaissance, dating back to the 16th and 17th century.

Near Porta Westfalica the river breaks through the Wiehen- and Weser mountain ranges and reaches the Northern German lowlands. The small town Rinteln, originating from the 13th century still has many buildings from the Weser Renaissance. Bad Oeynhausen has the world biggest carbonic acid thermal spring. Minden once was a flourishing trading centre which was rebuilt after the destructions of World Warr II in an exemplary way.

After the days spent in the low mountain ranges today the idyllic, protected river meadows of the middle Weser dominate. You enjoy a far view over the flat countryside with meadows, black and white cows, a farm here and there and numerous wind mills. Characteristic for Nienburg is the strong fortification and the nice old town still is worth a visit.

Today you discover the historic landscape of the middle Weser. The county Hoya are crossed on today's tour. Native villages and wide-spread farms are situated on the Weser-marsh land. After the day in nature the city of riders, Verden, forms the great end of the day. The town is dominated by the dome. The reputation as important rider and horse centre, adds to the significance of the town.

Away from the traffic and through park-like areas you reach the centre of Bremen. The city has the second largest North-Sea port and a great importance for the sea trade. A sight seeing tour of the old town, as well as the Schnoorviertel, the monument of Roland and the monument of the "Bremer Musicians" are absolutely a must. Individual departure in the afternoon or additional nights to enjoy this Hanseatic city.

Itinerary at a glance

Visit the porcelain manufactory in Fürstenberg and Corvey Castle near Höxter and admire the monument to the Town Musicians in Bremen. In the Schnoor quarter of the Hanseatic city you can enjoy culture and culinary delights.

We recommend a little stroll through the medieval centre of Hann. Münden with the historic half timbered houses of the Weser Renaissance is very interesting. You will love the splendid old houses.

Start of the bicycle tour on the Weser Rock, exactly where Werra and Fulda embrace each other. You cycle via Hemeln and past the ancient Benedictine monastery Bursfelde to the baroque Huguenot's town Bad Karlshafen. The centre of Bad Karlshafen with its lovely reconstructed baroque houses presents an interesting diversion to the otherwise usual half-timbered houses. The overnight will be either in Bad Karlshafen or Beverungen.

A number of highlights can be encountered along the route: the town Fürstenberg with a renowned porcelain manufacture, the old hanseatic town Höxter with more than 160 mostly half timbered buildings under monuments-protection. The little town Beverungen retained a lot of its historical face. Holzminden is well known for the production of aroma-essences and perfume-oils.

Many an idyllic village on the road invites you to stay. The little town Bodenwerder got certain fame for being the home of the so called "Lying Baron" of Münchhausen. The famous town of the "Rat Catcher from Hameln" has an intact old town with marvellous half-timbered houses and buildings in the typical style of the Weser Renaissance, dating back to the 16th and 17th century.

Near Porta Westfalica the river breaks through the Wiehen- and Weser mountain ranges and reaches the Northern German lowlands. The small town Rinteln, originating from the 13th century still has many buildings from the Weser Renaissance. Bad Oeynhausen has the world biggest carbonic acid thermal spring. Minden once was a flourishing trading centre which was rebuilt after the destructions of World Warr II in an exemplary way.

After the days spent in the low mountain ranges today the idyllic, protected river meadows of the middle Weser dominate. You enjoy a far view over the flat countryside with meadows, black and white cows, a farm here and there and numerous wind mills. Characteristic for Nienburg is the strong fortification and the nice old town still is worth a visit.

Today you discover the historic landscape of the middle Weser. The county Hoya are crossed on today's tour. Native villages and wide-spread farms are situated on the Weser-marsh land. After the day in nature the city of riders, Verden, forms the great end of the day. The town is dominated by the dome. The reputation as important rider and horse centre, adds to the significance of the town.

Away from the traffic and through park-like areas you reach the centre of Bremen. The city has the second largest North-Sea port and a great importance for the sea trade. A sight seeing tour of the old town, as well as the Schnoorviertel, the monument of Roland and the monument of the "Bremer Musicians" are absolutely a must. Individual departure in the afternoon or additional nights to enjoy this Hanseatic city.

Route information

Easy

The Weser River Cycle Path follows mainly side roads with only scarce traffic as well as dedicated asphalted cycle paths and country roads. Only few differences in altitude have to be managed, therefore this cycle path is highly recommended for beginners or families with children.

Prices and dates

Category A: hotels and guesthouses mostly on a 3***- and 4****-level

Category B: hotels and guesthouses mostly on a 2**- and 3***-level

Prices per person in EUR

Services & Information

Further details about this tour

Included

  • Accommodation in your selected category
  • Breakfast
  • Welcome briefing (German, English)
  • Luggage transfer
  • Detailed travel documents 1x per room (German, English)
  • App for navigation and GPS-data
  • Service hotline

Optional extras

  • Bike rental, including rental bike insurance
  • Transfer to Hann. Münden by minibus, costs EUR 95 per person, extra EUR 39 for your own bike, payable in advance, reservation is necessary. We recommend this transfer at the beginning of the tour.

Arrival / Parking / Departure

  • Hann.Münden train station
  • Hannover Airport
  • Category A: Parking approx. EUR 7 per day, multy-storey car park on request, no reservation possible
  • Category B: Parking depending on availability, public parking close to the hotel
  • Good train connections from Bremen to Hann. Münden

Things to note

  • Tourist tax, if due, is not included in the price!
  • Further important information according to the package travel law can be found here!
  • This tour is a partner tour.

 

Services & Information

Further details about this tour

Included

  • Accommodation in your selected category
  • Breakfast
  • Welcome briefing (German)
  • Luggage transfer
  • Detailed travel documents 1x per room (German)
  • GPS-data available
  • Service hotline

Optional extras

  • Bike rental, including rental bike insurance
  • Transfer to Hann. Münden by minibus, costs EUR 89 per person, extra EUR 30 for your own bike, payable in advance, reservation is necessary. We recommend this transfer at the beginning of the tour.

Arrival / Parking / Departure

  • Hann. Münden train station
  • Hannover airport
  • Category A: parking approx. EUR 7 per day, parking garage approx. EUR 17 per day (on request), depending on availability, no reservation possible
  • Category B: Parking depending on availability, public parking close to the hotel
  • Good train connections from Bremen to Hann. Münden

Things to note

  • Tourist tax, if due, is not included in the price!
  • Further important information according to the package travel law can be found here!
  • This tour is a partner tour.

 

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