Peat extraction – Braker Telegraph loop from Großenmeer

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Peat extraction – Braker Telegraph loop from Großenmeer

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Peat extraction – Braker Telegraph loop from Großenmeer

03:01

47.8km

60m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 30, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 20.6 km for 161 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.29 km

peat extraction

Highlight (Segment) • Structure

Here you have a direct view of the peat extraction. The peat is drained through the furrows and the peat obtained provides energy for industry. Today peat extraction is viewed …

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10.8 km

Bollwerk Observation Tower in Bollenhagen Moor Forest

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This beautiful observation tower with several levels is located in the eastern area of the Bollenhagener Moorwald. Each level has different information about flora, fauna and the surrounding destinations.

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18.1 km

St. John's Church

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St. John's Church is the oldest church in the community. It dates back to 1519. Before this church was built here, there were two churches in Strückhausen: The first, called …

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20.7 km

Bürgerpark

Forest

28.7 km

Binnenhafen

Lake

29.8 km

Braker Telegraph

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The telegraph on Kaje 8, built in 1846 by Otto Lasius, has been a significant part of the permanent exhibition since the museum was founded in 1960. From May 2013 …

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29.9 km

Braker Kaje Promenade

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Brake has a beautiful promenade that invites you to take a little break and enjoy the view of the harbor and the shipping traffic. Here you will also find the tourist information and the old town is not far away.

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35.4 km

Melkhus Schildt (permanently closed)

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A Melkhus is a true specialty of the North. Melkhus is an official, protected name of rest areas in Lower Saxony and Schleswig-Holstein, which are mainly located on bike paths, …

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42.8 km

Oldenburg–Brake Railway Cycle Path

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A nice route to take a leisurely bike ride along.

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43.1 km

Gummibahn Rail Trail Section (Oldenburg–Brake)

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Very nice to drive section on the route of the disused railway connection from Oldenburg to Brake, which was also called the rubber railway by the passengers.

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