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Cycle route · Achim · Updated on 14 November 2026

Weser (alt.) cycle route

Weser (alt.) is a cycle route of 24.5 km from Achim. Along the way you'll find 100 benches, 2 water fountains and refill points, 2 public toilets and 1 honesty box.

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Weser (alt.)
Schifferhaus · after 24.3 km
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Weser (alt.), photo 2
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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.

  • 24.5 km
  • ± 1:40 h
  • ↑ 0 m · ↓ 11 m
  • Easy
  • From A to B
  • Regional route
  1. Start in Achim

    0 km

    At the start: honesty box.

  2. 20 km · 13 benches

    Museum für Netztechnik

    20 km

    Museum

  3. 197 m · 2 benches

    Water point

    20.2 km
  4. 542 m · 13 benches

    Public toilet

    20.7 km
  5. 1.3 km

    Wuseum

    22 km

    Museum

  6. 493 m · 3 benches

    Public toilet

    22.5 km
  7. 1.3 km · 26 benches

    Kriegsgefangenendenkmal and 1 more

    23.8 km

    Kriegerehrenmal Altmannshöhe

  8. 376 m · 19 benches

    Bremer Geschichtenhaus and 1 more

    24.2 km

    Schifferhaus

  9. 273 m · 24 benches

    Finish

    24.5 km

    At the finish: Balge, Klosterbalge, Balge, Balge and water point.

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Longest stretch without a toilet: 20.7 kmBetween 0 km and 20.7 km there is no public toilet within 100 m of the route.

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

10 sights along the way

In the order you pass them. With the Outdoor Pitstop app you hear their story on the spot. 2 more along the route are on the map.

  • Museum: Museum für Netztechnik

    Museum · after 20 km

  • Museum: Wuseum

    Museum · after 22 km

  • Kriegsgefangenendenkmal
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    Memorial · after 23.8 km

  • Kriegerehrenmal Altmannshöhe
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    Monument · after 24 km

  • Bremer Geschichtenhaus
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    Museum · after 24.2 km

  • Schifferhaus
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    Museum · after 24.3 km

  • Memorial: Balge

    Memorial · after 24.4 km

  • Memorial: Klosterbalge

    Memorial · after 24.4 km

Elevation and terrain

Up
↑ 0 m
Down
↓ 11 m
Highest point
21 m
Lowest point
7 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

24.5 km in total
  • Track: 6.7 km
  • Road: 6.4 km
  • Path: 5 km
  • Street: 3.7 km
  • Cycle path: 2 km
  • Busy road: 400 m
  • Footpath (walk your bike): 175 m

Surfaces

24.5 km in total
  • Asphalt: 15.6 km
  • Paved: 8 km
  • Gravel: 500 m
  • Unknown: 275 m

About the cycle route Weser (alt.)

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

Where do you cycle?

Weser (alt.) is a cycle route of 24.5 km that starts in Achim. It does not end where it starts. Along the way you pass Museum für Netztechnik (after 20 km), Wuseum (after 22 km) and Kriegsgefangenendenkmal (after 23.8 km).

How hard is the route?

The route is almost flat. You climb 0 m in total and descend 11 m. Allow ± 1:40 h, without breaks. The level is easy.

What roads do you cycle on?

The longest part is track (6.7 km), road (6.4 km) and path (5 km). Of the surface, 15.6 km asphalt and 8 km paved. For 275 m the surface is not known.

Pitstops along the way

Within 100 metres of the route there are 100 benches, 2 water fountains and refill points, 2 public toilets and 1 honesty box. You can fill your bottle after 20.2 km and at the finish. The longest stretch without a toilet is 20.7 km. The Outdoor Pitstop app navigates you there.

Part of Weser Radweg mit Alternativstrecken

Sights nearby

Within 10 km of the route, best known first.

  1. 1Town HallTown HallAttraction · 302 m from the route
  2. 2RolandRolandAttraction · 270 m from the route
  3. 3Saint Peter's CathedralSaint Peter's CathedralAttraction · 286 m from the route
  4. 4Kunsthalle BremenKunsthalle BremenMuseum · 199 m from the route
  5. 5The Atlantis HouseThe Atlantis HouseAttraction · 139 m from the route
  6. 6Science CenterScience CenterMuseum · 4.3 km from the route
  7. 7Achimer MühleAchimer MühleAttraction · 97 m from the route
  8. 8Haus des GlockenspielsHaus des GlockenspielsAttraction · 140 m from the route
  9. 9Mahnmal für die Opfer der Novemberpogrome 1938Mahnmal für die Opfer der Novemberpogrome 1938Memorial · 147 m from the route
  10. 10Heinrich Heine (1797-1856)Heinrich Heine (1797-1856)Memorial · 152 m from the route
  11. 11Die GluckhenneDie GluckhenneMemorial · 154 m from the route
  12. 12Ludwig Roselius MuseumLudwig Roselius MuseumMuseum · 159 m from the route
  13. 13BöttcherstraßeBöttcherstraßeAttraction · 161 m from the route
  14. 14Villa IchonVilla IchonMuseum · 183 m from the route
  15. 15SchüttingSchüttingAttraction · 224 m from the route
  16. 16Gerhard-Marcks-HausGerhard-Marcks-HausMuseum · 231 m from the route
  17. 17Alexander von HumboldtAlexander von HumboldtAttraction · 245 m from the route
  18. 18Bremer LochBremer LochAttraction · 251 m from the route
  19. 19HeroldHeroldMemorial · 281 m from the route
  20. 20Reiterstandbild Otto von BismarckReiterstandbild Otto von BismarckMemorial · 285 m from the route
  21. 21MemorialMemorialMemorial · 286 m from the route
  22. 22Schulmuseum BremenSchulmuseum BremenMuseum · 291 m from the route
  23. 23Dom-MuseumDom-MuseumMuseum · 293 m from the route
  24. 24Johann Gottfried SeumeJohann Gottfried SeumeMemorial · 310 m from the route
  25. 25Spuckstein – Gesche GottfriedSpuckstein – Gesche GottfriedMemorial · 320 m from the route

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Frequently asked questions

How long is Weser (alt.)?

Weser (alt.) is 24.5 km long. Allow ± 1:40 h of riding: 15 km an hour, without breaks.

Is this route a circular ride?

No, the route starts and ends at different spots.

Where does this route start?

The route starts in Achim.

How hard is this route?

Easy.

Are there toilets along this route?

Yes, there are 2 public toilets within 100 m of the route. The longest stretch without a toilet is 20.7 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.

What is there to see along this route?

Along the way you pass Museum für Netztechnik, Wuseum and Kriegsgefangenendenkmal.

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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