Get on your own bike or hire one and head off along the well-established cycle routes in Niedersachsen (Lower Saxony). For many active holidaymakers, cycling is the nicest way to discover the charms of the regions of Niedersachsen. From the Harz mountains to the Wadden Sea, numerous tours are available in our state. There is something for everyone!
Explore the Elberadweg (Elbe Cycle Route) or the Weser-Radweg (Weser Cycle Route) for example. Both have been among the most popular long-distance German cycle routes for years. The Weser-Radweg has even been awarded four stars as a quality cycling route by the Allgemeiner Deutscher Fahrrad-Club e.V. (ADFC - German Cycling Association). The Grenzgängerroute Teuto-Ems (Teuto-Ems Cross-Border Route) and the Vechtetalroute have also been awarded stars. The heathland region of Uelzen is an outstanding ADFC RadReiseRegion (cycle touring region)!
For the more ambitious cycling tourists, the mountain bike trails in the Harz mountains or the Weserbergland (Weser Uplands) provide some challenging and athletic tours. And even road cycling enthusiasts will get their money’s worth here.
Take inspiration from our bike tour overview and plan a cycle route – regardless of whether you are looking for a single day tour or one to the last your whole break. Niedersachsen provides superb conditions for an active cycling holiday in Germany.
