Weyhe: Pilgrim Path, Marina and Mühlenkamp Grounds

Weyhe offers three different starting points for planning a trip: a signposted section of a pilgrim path, the marina on Lake Wieltsee and the Mühlenkamp grounds in Leeste. Each place and attraction has a different focus—from a route to a harbour to a larger recreational area.

Pilgrim Path and Marina in Weyhe

The signposted section of the pilgrim path runs from Dreye via Kirchweyhe to Lahausen. A leaflet gives hikers and pilgrims an overview of the section. If you would like to use it for your planning, check its availability in advance.

The marina on Lake Wieltsee has seven pontoons with more than 230 berths for boats up to 25 metres long. The berths can be used all year round. The capacity, number of pontoons and maximum boat length are clear points of reference for anyone interested in the harbour.

Mühlenkamp Grounds in Leeste

The Mühlenkamp grounds, established in 1972 in the district of Leeste, serve as a local recreation area for all of Weyhe. The six-hectare site includes Lake Mühlenkamp, a central lawn, seating, a barbecue and a playground. Unlike the pilgrim path section, the focus here is not on a route but on an area with several different features. This lets you connect your interests with specific places during a stay in Weyhe, without confusing the three focal points.

In the wider destination of Diepholz

Diepholz district comprises two tourism regions and two nature parks. Cultural attractions in the district include the Dümmer Museum in Lembruch and the Syke District Museum. They offer different perspectives: the Dümmer Museum is dedicated to the nature, landscape and culture of Lake Dümmer in the past, present and future.

The “Life in Water” research station at the Dümmer Museum provides a detailed explanation of the ecology of the Dümmer ecosystem. The Stone Age at Lake Dümmer is brought to life through original objects from 4,000 to 2,000 BC and reconstructions. A two-hour discovery tour explores life in the waters of Lake Dümmer using a hand net, plankton net, thermometer, questionnaire and microscope. It is intended for families and smaller groups of fewer than 15 people, school classes, and groups of up to 25 people. Check dates and booking options before making specific plans.

The Syke District Museum, with the Gesseler Gold Hoard Forum, is the district of Diepholz’s museum of cultural and everyday history. It presents everyday life from the Stone Age to the threshold of the present day. The district therefore offers a range of historical perspectives: the natural and cultural history around Lake Dümmer, and everyday history from the Stone Age to the more recent past.

Nature and Trails in Diepholz District

The moor discovery trail in the Diepholz Moor is about two kilometres long and passes ten informative stations. It brings the moor ecosystem to life in every season. A cycle route guidance system in the district points recreational cyclists along around 1,700 kilometres of routes. The trail and the guidance system differ both in subject and scale: one is a short moor discovery trail, while the other is an extensive cycling network.

The two Hunte activities can also be distinguished by mode of transport. The 137-kilometre Hunte River Cycle Route runs from Elsfleth to Lake Dümmer. The Hunte can be paddled by canoe from the Osnabrück region to Oldenburg along a route of about 105 kilometres. Lake Dümmer also offers numerous recreational activities for sailors and surfers. These regional attractions complement Weyhe’s specific starting points with nature, water and culture experiences in Diepholz district.

Discover more destinations: Sudwalde, Syke, Freistatt, Sulingen, Süstedt, Diepholz, Hüde, Wagenfeld.

Go to the wider travel overview: Diepholz.