GPX - Wesser-Bergland, Nordhessen

[Wapping]

Wesser-Bergland (literally, the Wesser Uplands, along the river Wesser) is the subject of the latest Motorrad magazine’s periodical.



Here is the tourist office’s site:

Destinations in Niedersachsen

Discover the diversity of Niedersachsen: from the North Sea to the Lüneburg Heath and the Harz Mountains - experience unique landscapes, historic cities and cultural highlights.

www.niedersachsen-tourism.com

As with most, it now places the emphasis on ‘Green’ activities, but that doesn’t mean that it won’t make a decent enough destination for a motorcycle jaunt.

Where is it?



Just over four hours (direct) from Rotterdam or seven from Calais, so not a million miles away.

I’ll put something together from the magazine’s article and post them here. It’ll take a little while, as I’ll need to download the routes and import them into MyRoute.

 

[Wapping]

In all there are seven routes, routes two and five being in two parts:

 

[Wapping]

 

[Wapping]

This has each of the downloads and tge associated PDF maps for each:

Ride No.26 — Weserbergland — GPX & Roadbook Download

Auf dieser Seite finden Sie alle Touren als GPX und Roadbook-PDF aus dem Heft No.26 – Weserbergland, exklusiv für unsere Leser der Ausgabe. Zum Herunterladen der Dateien klicken Sie einfach auf den entsprechenden Link.

www.motorradonline.de

The maps are, as usual, nicely presented.

 

[Wapping]

Some more from Kurvenkoenig:

Motorradtouren Weser- & Ederbergland mit GPS-Daten - Kurvenkönig Motorrad

Mittelgebirge spielen bei der Planung von Motorradtouren eine große Rolle. Das Weserbergland und das angrenzende Ederbergland machen da keine Aussnahme.

kurvenkoenig.de

Motorradstrassen:

Motorradtouren im Weserbergland, im Westharz und in Nordhessen

Motorradtouren Weserbergland, Westharz, Solling, Eichsfeld, Edersee, Werra-Meißner und Knüllgebirge mit kostenlosen Downloads für Navigationsgeräte. Diese Touren erscheinen als Beilagekarte in MotorradFreizeit Ausgabe 3/2020.

motorradstrassen.de

Motorrad & Reisen:

Zum Schwindeligfahren! – 1000 Kurven Weserbergland – Motorradtour

1000 Kurven? Kein Problem, denn wer nachzählt, wird feststellen, dass es noch viel mehr sind. Viel Spaß bei dieser ganz besonderen Tour durch das W...

www.motorradundreisen.de

Hotel Hoxter:

Motorrad-Touren im Weserbergland: Hotel Höxter Am Jakobsweg mit Schwimmbad

Willkommen im Weserbergland im Hotel Höxter am Jakobsweg mit Schwimmbad, Sauna, Garten, Parkplätzen, Kaminzimmer, Festsaal!

www.hotelamjakobsweg.de

And there’s more.

 

[Doc]

Cheers Richard maybe a potential place to visit.

 

[Wapping]

It looks to be an interesting specific area, in the same sense that the Cotswolds and the Peak District are two specific areas in the UK.

I (and I am sure lots of others) have been through or bypassed the area on the way to or from the popular Harz region, which is roughly two hours away to the east-south-east, but not stopped there specifically. From the many ‘motorcycle routes’ that spring up (and from the large number of tourist websites there are) it must be popular with Germans, I guess many coming from the large German cities to the west.

I asked AI for things to see and do in Wesserbergland, which it duly spat out:

In Weserbergland, you can
enjoy fairy tales and nature by following the Pied Piper Trail to Hamelin and the Weser Cycle Route, explore the Schillat Cave, visit the Museum Schloss Fürstenberg for porcelain history, discover Castle Bückeburg, or enjoy the Weser Uplands Schaumburg-Hamelin Nature Park with its diverse wildlife. Other activities include exploring historic towns, visiting museums like the Motorcycle Museum in Wickensen, or taking a motorcycle tour to the scenic Köterberg.
Fairy Tales & Historic Towns

• Hameln (Hamelin):The region is famous for the Pied Piper legend and offers tours and activities related to the fairytale.
• Historic Towns:Explore picturesque towns and engage in city tours to uncover the region's historical treasures.
• Castle Bückeburgiscover the Adventure World Castle Bückeburg and its associated museum for a journey through history.

Nature & Outdoors

• Weser Cycle Route:Cycle along the 500-kilometer-long Weser Cycle Route, paralleling the River Weser.
• Solling-Vogler Nature Park:Hike or bike through this large nature park, home to diverse wildlife like wild boar and deer.
• Schillat Cave:Visit the Schillat Cave, the northernmost dripstone cave in Germany.
• Köterberg:Ascend Köterberg, the highest elevation in the area, for panoramic views and as a popular motorcycle meeting point.

Museums & Culture

• Museum Schloss Fürstenberg:Experience three centuries of porcelain history at this fascinating museum.
• Motorcycle Museum:Visit the Motorcycle Museum in Wickensen to see a collection of vintage vehicles.
• Weserstein in Hann. Mündeniscover the Weserstein, a significant landmark where the Weser River begins.

Two specific mentions of motorcycles….. someone clearly thinks of us.

 

[Wapping]

The Kurvenkoenig website (see post #5) is interesting as it sets out its route ideas neatly:


Clicking on any of the routes, throws up some useful additional information. Here’s an example:



Along with a pretty decent PDF map:



And the GPX file of the route, held on Kurviger:



Kurviger allows downloads. Here’s the route in MyRoute. By default, I usually download third party GPX routes as tracks:

There’s more stuff in the Kurvenkoenig website. Tap around, you can’t break it. All but instant holidays for free and courtesy of the worldwide web and Google.

 

[Doc]

Potential for a week there. I'll consult the boss.

 

[Wapping]

Potential for a week there. I'll consult the boss.

I thought it might appeal, as it’s within easy striking distance of the North Sea ports. Off the boat at 08:00, in the hotel for early afternoon.

 

[Doc]

I thought it might appeal, as it’s within easy striking distance of the North Sea ports. Off the boat at 08:00, in the hotel for early afternoon.

And then beer o Clock of course.

 

[Wapping]

And then beer o Clock of course.

I have found the local strong beer.

 

[Doc]

I have found the local strong beer.

Don't keep us waiting.

 

[Wapping]

Don't keep us waiting.

“Weserbergland beer" isn't a specific type of beer but refers to beers from the
Weserbergland region of Germany, a historic area known for its connection to Einbeck's early bockbier. The term suggests regional brewing traditions, rather than a distinct beer style like pilsner or hefeweizen.
Here's what to know about Weserbergland beer:

• Historical Significance: The term is linked to Einbeck, where the first bockbier was produced in 1612. The strong local beer was a staple, and legend suggests Martin Lutherenjoyed it.
• Regional Focus: Instead of a specific beer style, "Weserbergland beer" points to the beers brewed within this particular geographical area of Germany, which has a brewing heritage tied to the bock beer tradition.
• Bockbier Connection: Einbeck, located in the Weserbergland region, is the birthplace of bockbier, a strong type of beer that was an important part of the local diet due to the lack of clean drinking water historically.

 

[Doc]

I can feel a tasting session coming on thanks. Another lazy trip sorted maybe.
Got any hotel recommendations biker mates.

 

[Wapping]

Got any hotel recommendations biker mates

The area is awash with hotels, I’m pleased to say. The websites linked have assorted recommendations.

Your go now…..

 

[Redboots]

The area is awash...

I sent two weeks in the area in the early 80's and it rained non-stop!

 

[Wapping]

I sent two weeks in the area in the early 80's and it rained non-stop!

What a ray of sunshine you are

Global warming has resolved that…. Oh, wait a minute…..

 

[Wapping]

Hotels….

What would I do if looking for a hotel, somewhere I’d never been before?

1. I’d decide if it was for one night (passing through) or for longer.

2. I’d decide if I wanted a town or a village (if so, what if anything I wanted out of them) or in the countryside.

3. What I wanted to do next. For overnight, in what direction would I be headed the next day. For a longer stay, where I’d probably like to ride out to and return from. Looking at a map and / or at pre-made routes will help. Is there somewhere on a crossroads which opens up several possibilities?

4. Last but not least? What do I want to spend?

Besides looking at the map, I’d take a look in Google street / satellite view and read some reviews. Those that are manifestly poor, I’d strike out. Those whose poor rating was 10% or under, I’d look at what the poor rating was based on. Sometimes it’s nothing more than the dog didn’t like it or the waiter didn’t speak Swahili.

Some combination or all of that lot, hasn’t done me too much harm over the years.

PS On long jaunts, for instance three weeks circumnavigating Germany, I have say thee nights in ‘cheaper’ hotels, to subsidise a higher cost further down the road.

 

[Doc]

Must admit I have a look at reviews on trip advisor plus see if any other drinking and eating within walking distance.