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Cycle route · Uetersen · Updated on 14 November 2026

Ochsenweg cycle route

Ochsenweg is a cycle route of 109.4 km from Uetersen. Along the way you'll find 177 benches, 2 water fountains and refill points, 9 public toilets and 5 bike pumps.

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The route step by step

From start to finish, with what you pass along the way and the distance in between.

  • 109.4 km
  • ± 7:20 h
  • ↑ 110 m · ↓ 110 m
  • Hard
  • From A to B
  • Regional route
  • Colour of the signs
  1. Start in Uetersen

    0 km
  2. 10.4 km · 6 benches

    Public toilet

    10.4 km
  3. 7.9 km · 9 benches

    Bike pump

    18.3 km
  4. 23.1 km · 55 benches

    Water point

    41.3 km
  5. 598 m · 6 benches

    Public toilet, water point and bike pump

    41.9 km
  6. 810 m · 13 benches

    Bike pump

    42.7 km
  7. 6 km · 4 benches

    Bike pump

    48.8 km
  8. 22.8 km · 29 benches

    Public toilet

    71.5 km
  9. 806 m · 4 benches

    Public toilet

    72.3 km
  10. 349 m · 5 benches

    Public toilet

    72.7 km
  11. 331 m · 3 benches

    Public toilet

    73 km
  12. 3.1 km · 12 benches

    2 public toilets

    76.2 km
  13. 13.4 km · 9 benches

    Public toilet and bike pump

    89.6 km
  14. 19.9 km · 22 benches

    Finish

    109.4 km
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Longest stretch without a toilet: 31.7 kmBetween 10.4 km and 42 km there is no public toilet within 100 m of the route.

The route with the pitstops and sights within 100 m of it.

Elevation and terrain

Up
↑ 110 m
Down
↓ 110 m
Highest point
42 m
Lowest point
5 m

Nowhere steeper than 5%.

Elevation from Copernicus GLO-30 (European Union and ESA), smoothed.

produced using Copernicus WorldDEM-30 © DLR e.V. 2010-2014 and © Airbus Defence and Space GmbH 2014-2018 provided under COPERNICUS by the European Union and ESA; all rights reserved

Way types

109.4 km in total
  • Road: 59.4 km
  • Street: 18.7 km
  • Track: 17.4 km
  • Path: 11.1 km
  • Footpath (walk your bike): 1.6 km
  • Busy road: 1 km
  • Cycle path: 25 m

Surfaces

109.4 km in total
  • Asphalt: 86.3 km
  • Paved: 12.7 km
  • Gravel: 6.5 km
  • Natural: 450 m
  • Unknown: 3.3 km

About the cycle route Ochsenweg

Updated on 14 November 2026, with data from OpenStreetMap, the AHN and Copernicus.

Where do you cycle?

Ochsenweg is a cycle route of 109.4 km that starts in Uetersen. It does not end where it starts. You start in Uetersen and finish in Jevenstedt.

How hard is the route?

You climb 110 m in total and descend 110 m. Allow ± 7:20 h, without breaks. The level is hard.

What roads do you cycle on?

The longest part is road (59.4 km), street (18.7 km) and track (17.4 km). Of the surface, 86.3 km asphalt and 12.7 km paved. For 3.3 km the surface is not known.

Pitstops along the way

Within 100 metres of the route there are 177 benches, 2 water fountains and refill points, 9 public toilets and 5 bike pumps. You can fill your bottle after 41.3 km and after 42 km. The longest stretch without a toilet is 31.7 km. The Outdoor Pitstop app navigates you there.

Part of EuroVelo 3 - Pilgrim's Route - part Germany Ochsenweg

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Sights nearby

Within 10 km of the route, best known first.

  1. 1Tuch und Technik TextilmuseumTuch und Technik TextilmuseumMuseum · 102 m from the route
  2. 2FriedenshainFriedenshainMemorial · 222 m from the route
  3. 3MemorialMemorialMemorial · 440 m from the route
  4. 4vhs-Sternwarte Neumünstervhs-Sternwarte NeumünsterAttraction · 535 m from the route
  5. 5Archaeological siteArchaeological siteArchaeological site · 689 m from the route
  6. 6Museum der Grafschaft RantzauMuseum der Grafschaft RantzauMuseum · 3.8 km from the route
  7. 7Rantzauer WassermühleRantzauer WassermühleAttraction · 3.8 km from the route
  8. 8Margarethen-SchanzeMargarethen-SchanzeAttraction · 4.1 km from the route
  9. 9Kaiser-Wilhelm-DenkmalKaiser-Wilhelm-DenkmalMemorial · 4.2 km from the route
  10. 10Ziegelei am Roten LehmZiegelei am Roten LehmAttraction · 4.5 km from the route
  11. 11DrosteiDrosteiAttraction · 5.2 km from the route
  12. 12Aussichtsturm KetelvierthAussichtsturm KetelvierthObservation tower · 5.4 km from the route
  13. 13Ehrenmal für die Gefallenen des Ersten WeltkriegesEhrenmal für die Gefallenen des Ersten WeltkriegesMemorial · 5.7 km from the route
  14. 14Dithmarscher BergeDithmarscher BergeArchaeological site · 6.2 km from the route
  15. 15Gut EmkendorfGut EmkendorfCastle · 6.6 km from the route
  16. 16Bahnhof KleinkummerfeldBahnhof KleinkummerfeldMuseum · 6.9 km from the route
  17. 17Ships welcome pointShips welcome pointAttraction · 7.3 km from the route
  18. 18Fähre KronsnestFähre KronsnestAttraction · 7.6 km from the route
  19. 19Rendsburger SchifffahrtsarchivRendsburger SchifffahrtsarchivMuseum · 7.8 km from the route
  20. 20Jüdisches MuseumJüdisches MuseumMuseum · 7.8 km from the route
  21. 21WassermühleWassermühleMuseum · 7.8 km from the route
  22. 22RegimentsdenkmalRegimentsdenkmalMemorial · 7.9 km from the route
  23. 23Deutsches BaumschulmuseumDeutsches BaumschulmuseumMuseum · 7.9 km from the route
  24. 24IndustriemuseumIndustriemuseumMuseum · 7.9 km from the route
  25. 25NordmarkhalleNordmarkhalleAttraction · 8 km from the route

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Frequently asked questions

How long is Ochsenweg?

Ochsenweg is 109.4 km long. Allow ± 7:20 h of riding: 15 km an hour, without breaks.

Is this route a circular ride?

No, the route runs from Uetersen to Jevenstedt.

Where does this route start?

The route starts in Uetersen.

How hard is this route?

Hard, with 110 m of climbing.

Are there toilets along this route?

Yes, there are 9 public toilets within 100 m of the route. The longest stretch without a toilet is 31.7 km.

Can you fill up with water along this route?

Yes, there are 2 water fountains and refill points within 100 m of the route.

Can I download this route as a GPX file?

Yes. Sign in with your Outdoor Pitstop account and choose Download GPX at the top of this page: 10 routes a month for free, unlimited with Pro.

Starting point

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