Moormerland: Discover Routes and Culture

In Moormerland, you can choose from a range of themed routes and individual cultural and waterside sites. The routes described differ in theme and length, ranging from 19 to 50 kilometres. You can first choose according to your interests—such as women’s history, mills, monastic and church history, or water engineering—and then take a closer look at the route that suits you.

Routes by theme and length

The Möncheweg is in the Jheringsfehn district and starts at Rudolfswieke. From the path, you can look out over the Königsmoor/Wolfsmeer nature reserve. Information boards along the Möncheweg and the tree trail introduce different tree species. Here, views of the landscape meet information about trees.

The 19 km Frauenleben Tour brings to life the stories of notable women from the past on six information boards. The 31 km Mühlen Route passes through a landscape once shaped by numerous mills; two mills still remain in Moormerland. The two routes focus on different aspects of history: the Frauenleben Tour explores women’s life stories, while the Mühlen Route focuses on how mills once shaped the landscape.

The 50 km Moormerland Route follows a long loop around the municipality, setting it apart from routes focused on a single historical theme. The 30 km Kloster Route follows in the footsteps of East Frisia’s former monastic landscape, which in the Middle Ages comprised nearly 30 monasteries belonging to various orders. At 24 km, the Historische Route is shorter; it follows the history of the churches in Hatshausen and Ayenwolde. Their focuses differ: one explores East Frisia’s former monastic landscape, while the other traces the church history of two named places.

Water engineering and shipping are other route themes. The 27 km Siel Route explains how sluices in dikes allow inland water to drain while withstanding the sea and storm surges. The 29 km Sperrwerk Route heads towards the Ems barrier and follows the route taken by Meyer Werft cruise ships. Detailed field-name tours are available for Boekzetelerfehn, Hatshausen/Ayenwolde, Jheringsfehn, Tergast and Warsingsfehn.

Mills, water and local culture

The Neermoor Mill was built in 1884 as a three-storey gallery Dutch mill; guided tours are offered regularly. Check the arrangements for guided tours locally before your visit. This lets you combine a visit to a historic mill with a guided tour, while the Mühlen Route places the subject in a broader landscape context.

At the “Alte Seilerei” Museum in Oldersum, visitors can get a vivid insight into the rope-making trade. Visiting arrangements vary by season; check them before your trip. Oldersum Park has several exercise machines for fitness activities and a landing stage where canoeists can take a break. Canoes and bicycles are available to rent at the paddle-and-pedal stations in Moormerland; check current availability for your travel dates.

Swimming lakes are another option in Moormerland, inviting visitors to swim and relax. Access rules may differ from lake to lake, so check the rules at your chosen destination. Alongside the themed routes, you can choose individual places to explore mill and craft history, get active, take a paddling break or relax by the water.

Discover more destinations: Oldersum, Rorichum, Neermoor, Jemgum, Westoverledingen, Rhauderfehn, Bunde, Neukamperfehn.

For the regional travel overview: Leer.