Zwischenahner Meerweg

2:55 h
12.18 km
11 m
10 m
5 m
10 m
5 m
Start: Bad Zwischenahn/Dreibergen
Destination: Bad Zwischenahn/Dreibergen

The circular route around the Zwischenahner Meer is one of the most attractive hiking trails in northern Germany. The predominantly gravel circuit is twelve kilometers long. In many sections, there is an unobstructed view of the Zwischenahner Meer, the third largest inland water body in Lower Saxony.

The Zwischenahner Meer is a natural attraction that can be viewed from numerous shoreline spots. It was formed about 12,000 years ago when the salt dome beneath it collapsed and the resulting hollow filled with groundwater. With a water surface area of 5.5 km² (550 ha), the Zwischenahner Meer is the third largest inland lake in Lower Saxony after the Steinhuder Meer and the Dümmer. The north-south diameter measures 2.8 kilometers, the east-west diameter about two kilometers. The average water depth is 3.3 meters, with the deepest point above a layer of mud sediment approximately between 5.5 to 6 meters. For hikers, the lake offers a varied backdrop. Numerous ranking regattas and German championships of various boat classes regularly take place here. The two passenger ships of the "White Fleet" also provide interesting photo opportunities. By boat, the hiking route can also be shortened, as on the halfway point both from Dreibergen and from Bad Zwischenahn you can return to the starting point of the hike. In culinary terms, the circular route also offers a colorful range of dining options. The spectrum ranges from the rustic taverns "Spieker" and "Fährkroog" to the excellent Michelin-starred cuisine at "Apicius".