Nordgeorgsfehn: Canal History and Cycling Route

Nordgeorgsfehn can be placed in the context of travel planning particularly through the Nordgeorgsfehn Canal and the “Radpadd Nord” cycling route. The village appeals to travellers interested in waterways and peat shipping, as well as those who would like to include a cycling route in their plans. Activities along the canal and a studio in the village round out the options. If you are looking for a hotel in Nordgeorgsfehn, these highlights can help you decide what kind of stay you are looking for. You can find more nature and cultural attractions in the wider Uplengen travel destination.

Canal, Canoeing and Peat Shipping

The Nordgeorgsfehn Canal was finally completed in 1916. At kilometre 42.400, it branches off from the Ems-Jade Canal in Marcardsmoor and connects it with the Leda-Jümme area. The history of peat shipping is also part of this waterway: the MS Ella was the last peat boat to travel along the canal. Canoeists use the canal, and it is popular with them. It is also a fishing spot. This gives you three interests to consider when planning your trip: canal history, canoeing and fishing. Before planning a canoe trip, check the local conditions, as they can change.

The MS Ella and the Historic Meeting Point

An excursion on the MS Ella along the Nordgeorgsfehn Canal is also an option; check in advance whether trips are being offered and when. For a trip announced in 2018, the meeting point was at the landing stage in Nordgeorgsfehn by the white bascule bridge, the first bascule bridge when coming from Remels. This location refers to that trip at the time. For a tour today, check the current meeting point and departure times.

Cycling Route and Studio

The 43-kilometre “Radpadd Nord” cycling route passes through Nordgeorgsfehn. If you plan to ride it, check the route on a current map and follow the latest signposting before setting off.

Another activity is the “OFFENES ATELIER” (Open Studio) run by Gudrun Haug at Mittelende-Süd No. 39, 26670 Nordgeorgsfehn. It focuses on painting and object-making. People with basic knowledge in these areas, as well as beginners, are welcome. The studio takes place every Monday from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.

More Nature and Cultural Attractions in Uplengen

The wider Uplengen travel destination offers additional nature and hiking options at Holle Sand and the “Stapeler Moor” moor experience trail. Holle Sand has well-signposted walking paths marked using the junction system. The area is also home to numerous animal and plant species. The “Stapeler Moor” moor experience trail is a 1.6-kilometre circular walking route. Its features include an observation tower and a replica of an ancient wooden walkway of the kind that once crossed the moor thousands of years ago.

A cultural attraction in Uplengen is the Remels Mill, a Dutch-style gallery windmill dating from 1803. The municipality of Uplengen acquired it in 1963 and uses it as a registry office and to display historic agricultural equipment. Visits and guided tours are possible by prior arrangement; coordinate your plans with the local tourist information office.

For the wider travel overview: Uplengen.