Prahmfähre Gräpel – Gräpel Oste Ferry loop from Estorf

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Prahmfähre Gräpel – Gräpel Oste Ferry loop from Estorf

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Prahmfähre Gräpel – Gräpel Oste Ferry loop from Estorf

01:57

33.2km

60m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 10, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions. Check ahead to confirm restricted segments are open to the public.

After 6.98 km for 57 m

After 7.14 km for 57 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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620 m

Prahmfähre Gräpel

Highlight • Bridge

Very great bike and hiking route runs here along the Ostedeich. The ferryman is very nice and takes guests across the Oste. The Gasthaus Osteblick offers many different seating options …

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Gräpel Oste Ferry

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The ferry is simply unique. No engine, but muscle power takes you across! Register for the crossing with a bell.

All information: urlaubsregion-altesland.de/poi/prahmfaehre-graepel

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7.09 km

Historic Brobergen Pontoon Ferry

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Roland was a comrade in arms and nephew of Emperor Charlemagne in his wars against the Moors in Spain. When the young follower showed great courage in a battle and, …

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7.86 km

Mehe Sluice on the Oste

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Brobergen Historic Ferry:

Group bookings

04140 - 8154

Fare:

€1 for pedestrians and cyclists

€2 for motorcycles

€3 for cars

You can get lots of information from the ferryman and from the information boards during the short crossing.

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7.91 km

View of the Oste River from the Mehe Pumping Station

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The source of the Mehe is near Ebersdorf. The river is mainly used as recreational water (paddling and fishing).

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12.7 km

Oste and Pütten Observation Tower

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From here you can see a lot of birds.

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17.3 km

View of the Oste River and windmill near Hechthausen

Highlight • Viewpoint

Unfortunately, you have to walk this part of the way along the busy main road. But you have this wonderful view of the Oste with the old mill and the small sports boat harbor.

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18.8 km

Meadows and Pastures along the Oste

Highlight (Segment) • Natural

Very scenic. The path always follows the dike. Good to drive. It pays to stop and look over the dike. Ineterssant are the "Pütten". These are floodplains next to the …

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33.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.8 km

10.5 km

4.76 km

2.09 km

1.09 km

682 m

151 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

25.1 km

3.15 km

2.87 km

1.57 km

489 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 10 October

12°C

6°C

73 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 25.0 km/h

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Comments

July 4, 2025,Links und rechts der Oste 🌱🌳🌿

The Eisschmiede in Burweg is highly recommended 👍👍

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July 4, 2025,Neue Abenteuer 🚴‍♂️🚴‍♀️an der Oste und umzu

It started off very impressively right from the start: the white-tailed eagle, native to the Oste River 🦅, flew over the Oste and followed its course towards Bremervörde.
Yesterday, I had the opportunity to admire it briefly, accompanied by three annoying crows.
After crossing by ferry, we were able to enjoy the beautiful paths to Hechthausen again.
In Hechthausen, we …

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September 29, 2024,Die Oste zwischen Ostendorf und Hechthausen

Start in Ostendorf and then cross the Oste with the Brobergen ferry. Cyclists pay 1 euro for the pram ferry. In return, we got a nostalgic crossing and a photo of us by the nice ferry master. There is a great cycle path to Hechthausen. The bridge in Hechthausen brought us back to the left side of the Oste. At …

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September 13, 2023,von Geesthof Blick vom Mehe-Schöpfwerk – Oste Runde von Laumühlen und zurück schöne Abendrunde !!!!!

Super relaxed bike tour. Please note that the ferry does not cross on Wednesdays!!!! Otherwise every hour!!!! Unfortunately there is no cycle path on the dike, but it's worth taking a look from the dike every now and then! Then continue under the dike on the developed F-path .......deer, a pheasant, squirrel, common buzzard, falcon, gray heron and lots of …

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