Discover Bissendorf: Hiking, Cycling and Culture

Bissendorf offers several specific reasons to visit: the Bissendorfer Burgenweg, cycling routes and historical sites in Jeggen and Natbergen. In Schledehausen, there is also an open-air swimming pool and a minigolf course. If you are looking for a hotel in Bissendorf, you can first consider whether hiking, cycling or particular cultural and leisure attractions will shape your stay.

Hiking the Bissendorfer Burgenweg

The Bissendorfer Burgenweg is the municipality’s main circular hiking trail and passes by castle sites within the municipal area. The route is about 75 kilometres long and can be divided into five stages of approximately 15 kilometres each. This gives you two different ways to plan: hike the entire circular route or choose individual sections. The approximate distances help you decide on a suitable route length without committing to the full trail.

Cycling routes with different starting options

The Bissendorfer Rundtour Nord starts and ends in the climatic health resort of Schledehausen, in the Bissendorf holiday area. It passes through the districts of Wulften, Jeggen, Wissingen and Linne. Schledehausen is the stated starting and finishing point for this tour; a stop at the megalithic tomb in Jeggen is recommended.

Planning is different for the 105-kilometre Hufeisen-Route: this circular route passes through the Osnabrück area and the towns of Belm, Bissendorf, Georgsmarienhütte, Hagen a.T.W., Hasbergen and Wallenhorst. Within the wider Osnabrück travel destination, you can ride the route in either direction and join it anywhere. The tour options therefore offer two clearly described alternatives: a circular tour starting and ending in Schledehausen, or a regional circuit with more flexible starting points.

Megalithic tomb and megalithic culture in Jeggen

The megalithic tomb in Jeggen dates back to the Neolithic period and is 5,000 to 5,500 years old. It is among Europe’s oldest cultural monuments. Visitors interested in early history will find a specific point of interest here in Bissendorf: the Megalithic Culture Route from Osnabrück to Oldenburg passes by the ancient tomb. The Bissendorfer Rundtour Nord also recommends stopping at the megalithic tomb. Both route descriptions therefore point to the same destination, but include it in different tours.

Open-air swimming pool and minigolf in Schledehausen

The open-air swimming pool in Schledehausen was built in 1927 and extensively renovated in 1990. In its 400-cubic-metre pool, a solar heating system warms the water even when the sky is overcast. Other features include a winding yellow waterslide and spacious sunbathing lawns. The pool is set among streams in an attractive landscape. The construction and renovation dates add historical context to the description; the pool, slide and sunbathing lawns show what makes the facility special.

There is also a minigolf course in the spa gardens in Schledehausen, with 18 holes, a kiosk and a terrace. This means you can tailor a stay in Schledehausen to different leisure interests. Check the minigolf course’s seasonal opening times before visiting.

Museum and local information

The Museum of Agriculture and Crafts, also known as Hof Eickhoff, is located in Bissendorf-Natbergen. Visiting hours are listed as the first Tuesday of each month from 2 to 5 p.m., as well as on special anniversaries and by appointment. Check in advance whether these hours apply to your visit.

For tips on places to visit, hiking routes and current events, guests can contact the tourist information office at the town hall on Kirchplatz in Bissendorf. This is especially helpful if you would like to plan additional outings as well as a hike or cycling tour you have already scheduled.

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