West Aper Tief Observation Tower – Barßel Marina loop from Westerstede-Ocholt

West Aper Tief Observation Tower – Barßel Marina loop from Westerstede-Ocholt

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West Aper Tief Observation Tower – Barßel Marina loop from Westerstede-Ocholt

02:08

48.1km

60m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

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Includes movable bridges

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After 10.2 km for 15 m

After 38.2 km for 15 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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6.73 km

Pond with Fountain in Apen

Highlight • Lake

Fishing in Apen

Good fishing!

As the municipality with the most water, Apen offers anglers great opportunities to make big catches or just enjoy nature in peace. Guest anglers can …

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7.43 km

Great sculpture

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When it comes to art, things go wild

And zack is new art again in Apen, this time on a viewing platform in Aperberg. More sculptures will follow, but not only that is currently being worked on.

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9.27 km

West Aper Tief Observation Tower

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The Aper Tief has arisen in the course of flood protection and is in principle a Süßwasserwatt. Although it is about 70 kilometers from the coast, there is low tide …

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23.9 km

Dreyschloot Bridge

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The Dreyschloot connects the rivers Jümme and Leda in the south of East Friesland, which as “two streams” represent one of the most beautiful regions in East Friesland.
Because of …

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28.8 km

Barßel Marina

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There is a good view of the Barßeler Hafen with its original mini lighthouse from a beautiful viewing platform. You can't set sail on the "Queen of Texas" riverboat, but …

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30.1 km

Paved Path Along the Dike

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better than the country road

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35.8 km

Observation Platform with View of the Lake

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The approximately 75-hectare nature reserve "Aper Tief" lies south of the river of the same name between Apen and Augustfehn in the Ammerland district.
Through a spectacular dike relocation in …

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38.2 km

Aper Tief viewing platform

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The Aper Tief was channeled and expanded around 1845.
The Aper Tief is subject to the tides. The tidal range is about 0.75 m.
At the Aper Tief there are …

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48.1 km

End point

Train Station

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