German

Length: 163 kilometres

The moorland route is a 163 kilometre long bicycle tour through the former moor areas of southern East Friesia. The route's name comes from the Dutch word "Fehn" (moor). It runs past sluices and bascule bridges, ancient brick churches and windmills. The magnificent view, stretching right to the horizon, conveys a wonderful feeling of space, openness and freedom. The route can also be covered by car.

The term "Fehn" was used for old cultivation methods to drain the moors in the 17th century. Canals for ships and boats were first dug at this time. These trenches also contributed to the draining of the moorland. Peat, dug up on the moors, was sold as fuel in the towns. Boats transported goods throughout the region on these canals, and the bicycle route follows the old waterways. Bus and boat trips provide further opportunities to enjoy the uniqueness and variety of the moorland heritage.

Contact:

Interessengemeinschaft
Deutsche Fehnroute e.V.
Friesenstraße 34/36
D-26789 Leer

+49 (0) 491 / 66641
+49 (0) 491 / 2860

info@deutsche-fehnroute.de
http://www.deutsche-fehnroute.de

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