Discover Wagenfeld: Moorland, Culture and Cycle Routes
Accommodation in Wagenfeld
In Wagenfeld, local history, moorland experiences and a variety of cycling themes come together. St. Anthony’s Church is more than 200 years old and underwent extensive renovation between June 2003 and January 2004. The preserved Auburg manor house serves as Wagenfeld’s cultural centre. When looking for accommodation in Wagenfeld, it helps to decide first whether culture, moorland or cycling will be the main focus of your stay.
Discover the moorland and landscape
MOORWELTEN in Wagenfeld, in the district of Diepholz, is a multimedia experience exploring moorland and climate. The exhibition looks at moorland as a habitat, its wildlife and the importance of protecting moors for climate protection. The subject therefore ranges from the natural environment to its role in climate protection.
A stop right next to MOORWELTEN provides access to Moorpadd and the hiking trails in Neustädter Moor. The Ströher Moorbahn runs from the Moorbahnhof or the stop at MOORWELTEN to Moorpadd; on the return journey, the route passes through woodland, meadows, heathland and moorland. This means that, alongside the trails, visitors can also enjoy varied landscapes along the railway line. The moor railway runs seasonally: check operating times for your travel dates. MOORWELTEN can also arrange moor railway trips combined with guided excursions through Neustädter Moor; enquire about availability in advance.
Local history and cultural life
The church and manor house offer distinct historical perspectives. The history of St. Anthony’s Church includes its age and the extensive renovation carried out from 2003 to 2004. The Auburg manor house is both a preserved historic building and Wagenfeld’s cultural centre. The Auburg Cultural Association regularly organises cultural events. If you would like to include a specific event in your travel plans, check the current schedule.
Cycle routes with different themes
Cyclists can also choose from a variety of themes. The Crane Tour connects Lake Dümmer with MOORWELTEN in Ströhen. “Legendary Wagenfeld” takes you to twelve places associated with local legends. The two tours therefore have different focuses: one connects two named destinations, while the other centres on places linked to legends. Check the route information before setting off.
Wagenfeld and Ströhen are located in the Diepholz Moor Depression, in DümmerWeserLand and in Dümmer Nature Park. These regional connections give the cycling and moorland experiences a shared thematic framework, without making the individual routes all the same.
More to explore in the district of Diepholz
Those wishing to explore the wider destination of Diepholz will find more ways to combine nature and culture. A cycle route guidance system directs leisure cyclists along around 1,700 kilometres of routes in the district. The 137-kilometre Hunte River Cycle Route runs from Elsfleth to Lake DĂĽmmer.
The Dümmer Museum in Lembruch explores the nature, landscape and culture of Lake Dümmer in the past, present and future. Its Stone Age exhibition at Lake Dümmer features original artefacts from 4000 to 2000 BC, as well as reconstructions. The “Life in Water” research station provides a detailed explanation of the ecology of the Dümmer ecosystem. Alongside moorland and cycle tours, the district of Diepholz therefore also offers options for visitors with a particular interest in aquatic ecology or early history.
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