Discover Bakum

For a stay in Bakum, you can choose from places to relax in the village and destinations in the surrounding municipality. The village park is right in the heart of Bakum; the Lüscher Polder and the Bauerschaft Molkenstraße country garden offer different experiences. The wider Vechta travel destination also expands the options with its own hiking, cycling and cultural attractions.

Relax in the heart of Bakum

The village park is a local place to relax right in the heart of Bakum. Three small ponds, benches and a forest sofa give the park its character and offer several places to linger. A stay in the village can thus include a peaceful activity without a longer hike or cycle ride.

Lüscher Polder: natural habitat and circular embankment

The Lüscher Polder is located in the municipality of Bakum. The Lüscher Polder protected area covers around 38 hectares. It includes an artificially created rainwater retention basin where smaller tributaries of the Hase converge. The polder is a habitat for birds, insects and amphibians. Water management, protected landscapes and outdoor activity come together here in a compact area.

A circular embankment about two kilometres long runs around the polder and is suitable for walking. This offers a shorter route option alongside the Bakumer Dorfpartie e-bike tour, which covers about 65 kilometres through several villages in the municipality of Bakum, depending on the route variant. The route and stops differ by variant; participation is possible by prior registration. Comparing the approximate distances can help you choose the kind of outing that best suits your stay.

Garden visit and cycling tour

The Bauerschaft Molkenstraße country garden adds horticultural interest to Bakum’s attractions. It features collections of perennials including irises and hostas, as well as varieties of allium, an orchard with around 40 trees and a garden designed around the seasons. Plantings may change over time. Please note: visits are only possible by prior arrangement. Be sure to arrange your visit before travelling.

For cyclists, the Bakumer Dorfpartie offers a tour with several variants; the specific route and stops vary. This makes it different from the clearly defined circular embankment at the polder. If you are considering taking part, remember that prior registration is required.

Hiking and cycling in the wider Vechta travel destination

The wider Vechta travel destination also offers its own hiking opportunities. There are 31 routes in Vechta district, through floodplain and moorland landscapes, forests and uplands, as well as to historical sights and natural monuments. They are marked according to the German Hiking Association’s quality criteria and uniformly signposted. For specific tour planning, it is worth checking the latest information on available routes and waymarking.

The cycling network in Vechta district covers around 870 kilometres, with 16 themed cycling routes in addition. Examples include “Discover Noble Estates” and “Art, Culture and Nature”. This offers a different scale from the individual e-bike tour through villages in the municipality of Bakum, with a range of themes and regional route options. Route options may change, so it is advisable to check the latest information before setting out.

Culture in Vechta

Another distinct attraction in the wider Vechta travel destination is the Zeughaus Museum. On three floors accessible without barriers, it tells the story from the Bronze Age, the Middle Ages and the Thirty Years’ War through to the building’s more recent past as a prison, which lasted until 1991. Numerous exhibits invite visitors to touch and take part. The museum adds a cultural and historical dimension to the nature and outdoor activities, without requiring visitors to focus on any one particular theme.

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