Best lakes around Wiefelstede and its surrounding Ammerland region offer various recreational activities and natural beauty. The area is characterized by a flat landscape, making it suitable for cycling and walking. These lakes provide opportunities for water sports, swimming, and scenic views. The region features diverse natural areas, including wetlands and forests.
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⛵✨ Around the Zwischenahner Meer, there are numerous places where you can sit on a bench and enjoy the wide view over the water. Many of the benches in the Kurpark area are accessible. As the circular path around the lake (approx. 12 km) runs almost everywhere directly along the shore, you'll find a place to sit every few hundred meters.
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From here you have a beautiful view over the lake. Unfortunately it is almost always occupied.
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In the immediate vicinity of the former officers’ mess
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The Zwischenahner Meer is located above a salt dome as a remnant of the Zechstein Sea from the Permian period around 250 million years ago. It was created when groundwater-related salt leaching led to a collapse of the salt dome and the overlying overburden. The Zwischenahner Meer was formed in the cavity created in this way. Further examples of bodies of water created by sinkholes include the Sager Meer, the Maujahn Moor, the Arendsee and the Seeburger See. These lakes are characterized by a great depth in relation to their diameter. However, the Zwischenahner Meer is quite shallow and appears rather atypical. However, steeper edges can be found on the Zwischenahner and Rostrup banks. However, they are heavily blurred by the thick layer of sludge. In 1949, drilling was carried out to detect a salt dome, the result of which was a map with the location of the salt dome located under the lake.
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The Z Zwischenahner Meer is a lake in the municipality of Bad Zwischenahn in the Ammerland district in Lower Saxony. It lies between the main town of Bad Zwischenahn in the south and the district of Dreibergen in the north. The lake is also known as the Pearl of the Ammerland. The name Zwischenahner Meer only became established at the beginning of the 19th century; before that, the lake was called “Elmendorfer” or “Ammersches Meer”.
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You can take a nice break at the fishing port near the vocational school, there is also a coffee.
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The Moorhauser Polder is a flood polder that stores the flood waters of the Hunte. This year the water is particularly high due to the rainfall of the last few months. You could tell from the drift on the grass that it wasn't a meter higher. The Moorhauser Polder is an El Dorado for water birds. This year 15,000 barnacle geese and 10,000 white-fronted geese rest here. It is a spectacle when they fly in in the evening with loud cries and then fly off again in the morning to look for food.
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HOLIDAY HOME "AM SEE" - Directly on the Zwischenahner Meer - With its own bathing jetty and rowing boat - Ideal for sailors, surfers and anglers! Well-kept and comfortable, fully furnished: living room with separate dining area and satellite TV, DVD, CD/radio; bedroom; kitchen equipped with all necessary equipment; shower/toilet; and a bedroom in the attic accessible via an external staircase; (total 50 sqm); terrace with a view of the sea; lawn; carport (also for bicycles)! Non-smoking house. Bringing dogs (on request) is permitted. They must be kept on a leash on the property. The holiday home is located on an idyllic 10,000 square meter park-like property with old trees and rhododendrons, on which the owner's house is also located. You can start your hike around the lake right in front of our property. In addition, a variety of bike tours and hikes in the near and far surroundings are possible
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The Woldsee is a great choice, offering a sandy beach and a designated non-swimmer area, making it safe for children. The Amber Lake (Bernsteinsee) in Wiefelstede/Conneforde is also highly recommended for families, featuring a giant slide, water trampoline, fun raft, and a diving tower, along with sandy beaches and activities like beach volleyball.
The Zwischenahner Meer is an ideal destination for water sports enthusiasts. While motorboats are prohibited, it's perfect for sailing and other non-motorized water activities. The Amber Lake also offers various water-based fun with its water trampoline and diving tower.
Yes, the Zwischenahner Meer features a popular cycling path that encircles the lake, taking you through scenic forest sections and keeping you close to the water. You can find several cycling routes in the area, such as the 'Lake Zwischenahn – View of the Zwischenahner Meer loop from Wiefelstede' which is a moderate 33.9 km ride. For more options, explore the Cycling around Wiefelstede guide.
For stunning vistas, visit the Rostrup Ferry Pier on Lake Zwischenahn, especially beautiful at sunset. The path along the shore of the Woldsee also offers pleasant views and opportunities for short walks.
Absolutely. The Amber Lake (Bernsteinsee) is a 12-hectare natural swimming lake with excellent water quality, regularly checked. The Woldsee is also a popular bathing lake, featuring a sandy beach and a non-swimmer area, with DLRG supervision during the bathing season.
The region around Wiefelstede's lakes is characterized by a flat landscape, making it ideal for cycling and walking. You'll find diverse natural areas, including forests around Lake Zwischenahn and reed areas and bushes along the natural shores of the Woldsee. The nearby Moorhauser Polder Nature Reserve offers wide views and diverse bird species in its wetland environment.
Yes, there are several walking opportunities. A path encircles the Zwischenahner Meer, and a circular path also runs around the Woldsee, providing appealing views for leisurely strolls.
Visitors particularly appreciate the diverse recreational opportunities, from water sports and cycling around the Zwischenahner Meer to family-friendly swimming at the Amber Lake and Woldsee. The picturesque views, especially sunsets from the Rostrup Ferry Pier, are also highly valued.
Yes, the Woldsee is known as a popular fishing lake. Specific regulations or permits may apply, so it's advisable to check local requirements before planning your fishing trip.
The Amber Lake (Bernsteinsee) stands out with its unique setting in a former quarry and its array of family-friendly attractions like a giant slide, water trampoline, and diving tower. The Zwischenahner Meer is notable as the third-largest inland lake in Lower Saxony, often called the 'Pearl of the Ammerland'.
For gravel biking enthusiasts, there are routes like the 'Lakeside at Zwischenahn Lake – Lake Zwischenahn loop from Dreibergen,' a moderate 42.4 km ride. You can find more gravel biking options in the Gravel biking around Wiefelstede guide.
The Amber Lake, being part of a holiday park, offers additional activities like beach volleyball and a children's playhouse. Near the Zwischenahner Meer, particularly in Bad Zwischenahn, you'll find amenities and a wooden boardwalk in Kurpark. The Varel Harbor, though not a lake, is nearby and offers restaurants serving fresh fish.


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