Berlin-Hameln Cycle Route
Route Description
The Berlin-Hameln Cycle Route (RBH) spans 400 km, connecting the Weser Mountains region with Berlin-Brandenburg's Havel area. The route traverses diverse landscapes including the Leine hills, Hildesheimer and Magdeburger Börde (fertile plains), Elbe meadows, and the Fläming hills. With only 2,000 meters of elevation gain across the entire route (5m/km), it offers a gentle cycling experience suitable for 6-day tours.
Trail Characteristics
- Surface: Primarily paved roads and well-maintained agricultural paths
- Difficulty: Easy, no steep climbs
- Infrastructure: Mostly car-free dedicated cycling paths and low-traffic rural roads
- Signage: Fully marked in Lower Saxony and partially in Saxony-Anhalt and Brandenburg
Facilities
The trail features multiple cyclist-friendly services:
- Bed+Bike certified accommodations
- Railway stations along the route
- Tourist information centers in major cities
- Repair stations in towns
- Rest areas
Key Attractions
- Historic city centers of Hameln, Hildesheim, Wolfenbüttel, and Potsdam
- UNESCO World Heritage churches in Hildesheim
- Schöningen Research Museum (early human history)
- Former East German border installations at Hötensleben
- Medieval monasteries and castles
- Scenic river landscapes along Elbe and Havel
- Brandenburg Gate in Berlin (endpoint)
Access Information
- Start: Berlin (or Hameln for favorable westerly winds)
- End: Hameln (or Berlin)
- Multiple railway access points along the route
- Connects to major cycling routes:
- Elbe Cycle Route
- Berlin-Copenhagen Route
- European Route R1
- Weser Cycle Route