Jümme Stork Cycle Route

Follow the storks through the Jümme lowlands in East Frisia (Lower Saxony, Germany). This themed route is flat, easy, and mostly paved—great for relaxed day rides and family trips. Expect quiet backroads and dike paths with a few short path or paving‑stone sections.

The ride winds along the River Jümme and its meadows, a classic wetland landscape where white storks nest on farmhouses and poles. Spring to late summer is prime time for sightings. You’ll pass small brick villages, wide skies, and plenty of water views around the Leda–Jümme area.

There’s no fixed start—hop on anywhere that’s convenient. Detern and Nortmoor make handy access points, but any village along the river works. Bring a wind layer (it can blow out here) and binoculars if you like birdwatching. Standard tires are fine on the mostly asphalt surface.

Look out for local stork-themed signs and follow the dikes when in doubt. Please respect wildlife and marked nesting areas. Cafés, farm shops, and picnic spots pop up along the way, so it’s easy to make a mellow day of it.

In short: calm roads, big skies, river views, and a good chance of seeing storks—cycling doesn’t get much more laid-back than this.