- 3:17 h
- 13.70 km
- 6 m
- 3 m
- 1 m
- 7 m
- 6 m
- Start: Osterende, Apen
- Destination: Am Markt, Westerstede
The 3rd stage begins in Apen. Apen is located in the Ammerland park landscape and borders the East Frisian fen area. Its historical significance comes from the many waterways connecting it via Jümme, Leda, and Ems to the North Sea. Due to their tidal dependency, there is a wonderful floodplain landscape here and the only freshwater mudflat in the north, "the Aper Tief." You leave Apen behind and hike through the beautiful green inland surrounded by fields and meadows. On the hike, you can enjoy the green sections in peace. You pass the cultural monument Mansinger Burgplatz. In 1226, the Burgplatz with the outer bailey and the surrounding castle moats was first mentioned. Locals know the castle grounds as Hammjeborg. Today, a larger and several smaller hills can be seen in a charming moorland landscape. Then you reach Westerstede. You hike on to the marketplace and end the 3rd stage at "Am Markt." The quiet town center with pedestrian zone invites you to stroll and many hospitable cafés and restaurants are available for refreshments.
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Directions
Directions & Parking facilities
Parking in Apen:
- Hengstforder Mill, Hauptstraße 302, 26689 Apen
Parking in Westerstede:
- Albert-Post-Platz
Bus stops in Apen:
- Apen Market
- Apen School
- Hengstforderfeld Staaßenbrücke
- Augustfehn Station
On the hiking trail:
- Bus stop at Südholt
Bus stops in Westerstede:
- Westerstede Kuhlenstraße, Westerstede
- Westerstede Central Bus Station (ZOB)
- Westerstede Hermanns Platz
Experience the East Frisia holiday region with the vacationer bus for only 1 Euro: https://www.urlauberbus.info/
Additional information
Westerstede Tourist Information
Am Markt 2
26655 Westerstede
Tel: 04488 / 55660
E-Mail: touristik@westerstede.de
Internet: https://www.westerstede-touristik.de/
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Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
- Shelter Apermarsch, Hoher Weg, Apen
- Mansinger Burgplatz: The Mansingen Burgplatz is a cultural monument. In 1226, the Burgplatz with the outer bailey and the surrounding castle moats was first mentioned. Locals know the castle grounds as Hammjeborg. Today, a larger and several smaller hills can be seen in a charming moorland landscape. The main castle complex likely stood on the larger hill, the outer bailey and economic buildings on the smaller elevations. The castle complex probably arose in the extensive marshy flatland by embankment and originally served as a refuge castle. The ring wall complex is referred to in archaeology as a motte (mound castle). Presumably, in the 13th century, this motte became a moated castle or tower mound castle through the construction of earthen walls and water ditches, the approximate course of which is again clearly visible today. (Source Wikipedia) There is also an audio station here.
- Westerstede Market Square, Am Markt
- Westerstede Tourist Information, Am Markt 2, 26655 Westerstede, Tel: 04488 / 55660, Internet: https://www.westerstede-touristik.de/, E-Mail: touristik@westerstede.de
- St. Petri Church Westerstede, Am Markt: The St. Petri Church is the largest church in Westerstede, Ammerland, near Oldenburg and the city’s landmark.
- Other activities in Westerstede: Draisine ride (https://www.westerstede-touristik.de/rad-aktiv/draisinenspass-ammerland/), Hobbie Rhododendron Park (https://hobbie-rhodo.de/), Landscape tower of a Rhododendron queen (Landschaftsfenster), Köhlmoor Castle (here for more information).
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