Germany’s bridge bike path — cycle between Bremen and Osnabrück
Cycling Collection by Johanna
7
days
1-3 h
/ day
307 km
1,100 m
1,110 m
Rivers meandering for miles, canals, and wide moorlands with a mystical flair. All are spanned by countless bridges. Whether made of wood, stone or steel, no two bridges are alike in this region — and every crossing is unique.You can experience it all on the Brückenradweg (the bridge bike path) as you ride between Bremen and Osnabrück.
Separating these two cities are 290 kilometres (180 mi) of a mostly flat cycle path. The route is, of course, named after the many bridges that make the long-distance cycle path so characteristic. On the other hand, the name also symbolises the connecting characteristic of this cycle path, which links Bremen and Osnabrück like a bridge.
I’ve divided the circuit into seven stages for you. You start in Bremen and cycle along the eastern part of the route to Osnabrück. On the west side, you return to Bremen. Of course, you can also ride sections of the cycle path or start in Osnabrück.
No matter what you decide, both cities are home to large train stations that allow you to arrive comfortably by train. The whole area is well-connected by rail, so you can catch the train to other points along the route as well. As far as accommodation is concerned, you can choose between hotels, guesthouses, holiday apartments and campsites.
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The stages of the bridge cycle path
- 02:4643.7 km15.8 km/h200 m150 mIntermediateIntermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
The bike tour starts at the beautiful main train station in Bremen, so that you can easily travel by train. From here the first stage of the bridge cycle path takes you to Twistringen, about 47 kilometers away.
On the way out of the city of Bremen you come through the local recreation area "Park links…
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- 03:0551.2 km16.6 km/h100 m120 mIntermediateIntermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Today's stage takes you on a flat 51 kilometers from Twistringen to Lembruch, located on Lake Dümmer. On the way there it goes over several bridges that bring you in different places over the Hunte and the Lohne.
But not only bridges are waiting for you on the way, but also nice places to stop, like a…
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- 03:1051.3 km16.2 km/h220 m180 mIntermediateIntermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Today it goes from Lembruch to Osnabrück. For 51 kilometers you cycle from the country into the big city. At the beginning you can enjoy the flat route and at the end you can look forward to a crisp ascent, which ends with a rapid descent.
First, the route leads you along the picturesque Dümmer See. Here…
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- 02:2640.5 km16.6 km/h190 m190 mIntermediateIntermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
On a slightly shorter stage, it is 40 kilometers from Osnabrück to Damme today. At the beginning of the route, there are some inclines waiting for you until you reach the flat camp moor, which almost extends to Damme.
At the beginning of the tour you cycle through the urban backdrop of Osnabrück, past…
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- 02:1536.0 km16.0 km/h120 m150 mIntermediateIntermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
36 kilometers are waiting for you today, because it continues north from Damme to Lohne. So that the largely flat route does not become too easy, a small but fine slope with a great descent is waiting for you almost exactly halfway.
Before you continue your way north today, you first drive a little dangling…
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- 01:4628.6 km16.2 km/h70 m80 mEasyEasy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Today is the shortest stage of the bridge cycle path. About 29 kilometers lead you on a flat stretch from Lohne to Goldenstedt. This short tour is a great opportunity to gather strength for the last stage and to end the day with the numerous leisure activities in the stage destination Goldenstedt.
It…
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- 03:3155.8 km15.9 km/h210 m240 mIntermediateIntermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
The last stage of the bridge cycle path brings you back to Bremen. Almost 56 kilometers are waiting for you today to drive from Goldenstedt to Bremen.
From Goldenstedt you go through the beautiful rural area past Harpstedt. North of the small town you cross the moor on an impressive wooden bridge that…
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Collection Stats
- Activities7
- Distance307 km
- Duration18:59 h
- Elevation1,100 m1,110 m
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