Nature Reserve Guide
Benthullener Moor is a 270-hectare nature reserve located in Wardenburg, within Germany's Oldenburg district. This protected area showcases a re-naturalized landscape, primarily comprising re-wooded and bushy former high moor areas, regenerating peat cuttings, and moist heathlands. The diverse terrain, including some agriculturally utilized grassland, provides a varied environment suitable for several outdoor activities like road cycling, touring cycling, hiking, jogging, and more. Its ecological significance stems from its representation of a recovering high moor landscape, transformed from an extensively exploited…
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Benthullener Moor is a 270-hectare nature reserve in Wardenburg, Oldenburg district, Germany. It protects a re-naturalized landscape of former high moor areas, regenerating peat cuttings, and moist heathlands. The area offers diverse terrain for various outdoor activities.
Benthullener Moor offers a range of outdoor activities including Road cycling, Touring cycling, Hiking, Jogging, Gravel biking, and Mountain biking. There are more than 90 routes available across these sports. The area's diverse landscape supports both leisurely and more active pursuits.
Yes, Benthullener Moor features several road cycling routes. An example is the 'View of the Hunte River – Beech Avenue loop from Wardenburg,' which covers about 50.8 miles (81.8 km) and is rated moderate. For more options, explore the Road Cycling Routes in Benthullener Moor guide.
Touring cyclists can find routes such as the 'Across the Vehne – View of the Küstenkanal loop from Restmoor Dreesberg,' an easy route spanning approximately 20.6 miles (33.1 km). Another option is the 'Picnic Area Achternmeer – Scenic Tree-Lined Cycle Path loop from Harberner Heide,' an easy route of about 6.6 miles (10.7 km). More routes are detailed in the Cycling in Benthullener Moor guide.
Benthullener Moor provides various hiking trails, including easy and moderate options. The 'Hiking loop from Achternholt' is an easy trail of about 3.5 miles (5.6 km). A moderate option is the 'Café Dahms – Korrbäke Stream loop from Littel,' covering approximately 7.5 miles (12 km). Find more trails in the Hiking in Benthullener Moor guide.
Joggers can find routes like the 'Great rest area loop from Jeddeloh II,' a moderate route of about 3.7 miles (5.9 km). Another option is the 'Jeddeloh II coastal canal bridge loop from Harberner Heide,' which is approximately 6.1 miles (9.8 km) long and rated moderate. Consult the Running Trails in Benthullener Moor guide for more options.
Yes, Benthullener Moor offers several easy routes suitable for beginners and families. Examples include the 'Küstenkanal – Lovingly run farm shop loop from Klein Scharrel' for road cycling, which is about 16.3 miles (26.2 km). For hiking, the 'Wooden Picnic Area loop from Südmoslesfehn' is an easy 3.0-mile (4.8 km) option. Many routes are rated 'EASY' across different sports.
Routes in Benthullener Moor have an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars on komoot. This rating is based on feedback from more than 130 users who have completed and reviewed routes in the area. Over 800 visitors have explored the region using komoot.
Komoot offers several guides for Benthullener Moor, covering various activities. These include Road Cycling Routes in Benthullener Moor, Hiking in Benthullener Moor, and Running Trails in Benthullener Moor. There are also guides for gravel biking, easy hikes, and general cycling.
Benthullener Moor is characterized by its recovering high moor landscape, featuring re-wooded areas, regenerating peat cuttings, and moist heathlands. Routes often highlight natural elements like the Küstenkanal and the Hunte River. Some routes also pass by local amenities such as farm shops and picnic areas.
There are more than 90 routes available in Benthullener Moor across various sports. These routes cater to activities such as road cycling, touring cycling, hiking, jogging, gravel biking, and mountain biking. The total number of routes is 95.
Yes, gravel biking is an option in Benthullener Moor. An example route is the 'Hunte Cycle Path – Hunte loop from Astrup,' an easy route covering about 15.6 miles (25.1 km). For more gravel biking options, refer to the Gravel biking in Benthullener Moor guide.
Mountain biking trails are available in Benthullener Moor. The 'Hunte Riverside Beach – Hunte River swimming spot loop from Grundschule Hohenfelde' is an easy trail of about 9.6 miles (15.5 km). More trails can be found in the MTB Trails in Benthullener Moor guide.

