Historischer Fährweg (Historic Ferry Way) East – Weltschwebefähren (World Transporter Bridge) Information Mile

Hiking trails & Routes

Germany

Lower Saxony

Osten

Historischer Fährweg (Historic Ferry Way) East – Weltschwebefähren (World Transporter Bridge) Information Mile

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Historischer Fährweg (Historic Ferry Way) East – Weltschwebefähren (World Transporter Bridge) Information Mile

01:15

4.89km

20m

Hiking

The circular route starts at the car park of St. Petri Church. From there, the tour leads you through the historic town center of Osten to the impressive Osten–Hemmoor transporter bridge. It was opened in 1909 and is now one of the few remaining transporter bridges worldwide.

On the Hemmoor side, the World Transporter Bridges information mile with four stations provides information about these extraordinary technical monuments.

The hike, which leads back to the Oste river via the historic Hemmoor train station and the Heidestrandbad (heath beach pool), makes the circular route a special discovery tour.

Last updated: September 12, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

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

After 733 m for 86 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

4.10 km

Eastern Suspension Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Beautiful, old historic houses are located here on the dike in Osten. A trip with the ferry is recommended. 👍🏻 Some hiking and cycling tours can be enjoyed and undertaken here.

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4.84 km

Café Central, Am Markt, Osten

Highlight • Cafe

Here you can find delicious, homemade cakes, coffee, and various cold drinks in a nice atmosphere.

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4.89 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.14 km

1.75 km

933 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.62 km

2.13 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 11 October

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Comments

September 2, 2026

The circular route starts at the car park of St. Petri Church. From there, the tour leads you through the historic town center of Osten to the impressive Osten–Hemmoor transporter bridge. It was opened in 1909 and is now one of the few remaining transporter bridges worldwide.
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On the Hemmoor side, the

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