Discover Rhaudermoor

Rhaudermoor combines East Frisia’s typical fen landscape with cycle paths, historic traces and special experiences on the water. Canals, mills and white lifting bridges characterise the area around Westrhauderfehn and Rhaudermoor. You can explore this landscape on foot or by bicycle, getting to know different sides of the village along the way.

Cycling through the fen landscape

One specific option for a cycling tour is the Kleinbahn Tour. It is 15 km long and follows the East Frisian Hiking Trail through Rhaudermoor. A freely accessible, covered shelter stands directly beside the hiking trail. Hikers and cyclists will find a sheltered place to take a break there. The route and a stop at the shelter can be taken into account when planning your day, without having to commit to just one form of transport.

Those who would like to discover the landscape at a slower pace can explore the canals, mills and white lifting bridges on foot. This creates a varied range of options for a family with different interests: while a cycling tour focuses on the 15 km-long Kleinbahn Tour, a walk provides an opportunity to appreciate the architectural and landscape features more consciously.

History along the Fen Tour

The local history is also part of Rhaudermoor’s character. The name derives from the old farming community of Rhaude. Settlement of the edge of the moor began from Rhaude long before the fen was founded. This historical context makes it clear why the area offers the opportunity to discover both its farming past and its fen culture.

Using 16 information panels, the Fen Tour explains how the historic buildings around Westrhauderfehn and Rhaudermoor have changed over the years. Groups can also book the tour with a guided tour. This makes it particularly suitable for anyone who wants not only to be out and about, but also to understand the development of the buildings and the village in greater detail.

Farm visit, paddling and regional cuisine

The Biolandhof Freese offers another option for an excursion. Farm visits include the fields close to the farm and the livestock, as well as a tour of the greenhouses and fruit crops. Regular farm visits are possible by prior request. The farm shop on Batzenweg in Rhauderfehn sells products from its own production and a basic range of organic products for everyday food needs.

On the water, you can get to know another side of the region: the Rhauderfehn Paddel- und Pedalstation offers paddling opportunities on the Rote Riede. There, you can paddle upstream and downstream with the tide. Those looking for regional cuisine after an active morning will find a changing lunch menu and evening snacks at Plümer's Gaststätte in the Rhaudermoor district.

Which holiday apartment suits your travel plans?

When looking for a holiday apartment in Rhaudermoor, your preferred daily rhythm can be a useful selection criterion. For cyclists, the 15 km-long Kleinbahn Tour and the fen landscape are the main attractions. Those interested in culture can include the 16 information panels of the Fen Tour and the history surrounding Rhaude in their plans. Anyone looking for variety can combine these topics with a farm visit, a visit to the farm shop or paddling on the Rote Riede. As another destination in your travel overview, you can also visit Langholt.

To the higher-level travel overview: Rhauderfehn.