--- title: "Wolfstour (Nord-Route)" url: "https://www.mittelweser-tourism.com/tour/wolfstour-nord-route" description: "The wolf was originally widespread throughout the northern hemisphere. However, conflicts between wolves and humans have greatly reduced the population and range of the species. After an absence of over 100 years, wolves have once again become established in the wild in Germany. The animals, which have been strictly protected by the Federal Nature Conservation Act since 1980, are migrating from neighboring countries. In 2000, the first wolf pups for a long time were born in Lusatia (Saxony). They are now present in several federal states, including Lower Saxony.The approximately 100-kilometre-long, signposted \"Wolfstour\" cycle tour with its information boards is divided into a northern and a southern route. It aims to shed light on the current topic \"The return of the wolf to Germany\". It leads from the Wolfcenter Dörverden through large areas of forest, moorland and heathland as well as extensive grassland areas around the Lichtenmoor, the former hunting ground of the \"Würger vom Lichtenmoor\", to the Wolfstein in the Schotenheide near Ahlden (Aller), where the \"Würger\" was shot in 1948. This was a large male wolf. The hunting ground assigned to the \"Würger\" was an area of around 30 square kilometers in the districts of Neustadt, Heidekreis and Nienburg/Weser with a center in the sparsely populated Lichtenmoor.Information boards cover topics such as \"Why were wolves hunted?\", \"The return of wolves\", \"What do wolves eat?\", \"The difference between dogs and wolves\", \"Wolf biology\" and \"Wolves and humans - what to do in the event of an encounter?\". The wolf tour is designed for young and old alike, from the information content of the boards to the topography of the route. As it is a circular route, the starting point can be chosen flexibly. The Wolfcenter Dörverden is a very good starting point. The entire 100 km tour can also be completed in two day stages thanks to the connecting route.In Rodewald (Wolfstour Süd route), a detour to the local history museum is signposted. There is an exhibition on the subject of \"The Strangler of the Lichtenmoor\".Wolfcenter Dörverden - Experience all about the wolfThe Wolfcenter Dörverden does public relations work for the population about wild wolves, which are spreading again independently in Germany. The team of employees shows the many visitors to the Wolfcenter the opportunities, risks and challenges associated with their spread. Several times a day, visitors learn all about the biology and ecology of wolves in a one-hour guided tour. Daily show feedings round off the program. In addition, two large exhibitions with real wolf specimens, amazing photographs and hands-on exhibits provide an insight into the life of these exciting animals. Two nature playgrounds and a water playground also provide space for younger guests to run around, while the \"Wolfsrevier\" restaurant serves freshly prepared food and treats. If you want to stay the night, there are plenty of opportunities to listen to wolves howling at night in the Indian tipis between the enclosures, guest rooms and two exclusive tree house hotels. Wolfcenter GbRKasernenstr. 2, 27313 Dörverden-BarmeTel. (04234) 94311-0info@wolfcenter.de, www.wolfcenter.deDer Würger vom Lichtenmoor.The Würger vom Lichtenmoor is the name of a fictitious predator that is said to have killed numerous domestic and wild animals around the Lichtenmoor north-east of Nienburg/Weser in Lower Saxony in 1948. The search for the strangler and speculation about which animal it might be was accompanied by rapidly growing media interest, which in the meantime spread throughout Germany, and led to large-scale but unsuccessful hunts. A wolf shot by a hunter in August 1948 revived the story, which had already received little attention at the time.Reports on the number of prey animals killed, the wounds and other evidence make it clear that the vast majority of cases were poaching and illegal slaughter, which was not uncommon due to the meat shortage and food rationing in the post-war period. It is striking that the number of cases attributed to the strangler fell sharply after the currency reform on June 21, 1948 and the resulting easing of the situation on the food marketA wolf is said to be the strangler.On 27. On August 27, 1948, when the number of animal losses attributed to the \"strangler\" had already fallen sharply, 61-year-old farmer Hermann Gaatz from Eilte (Heidekreis) shot a wolf from a high seat in the Schotenheide, which was stalking some deer. The following day he found the animal, a six-year-old male, which was 1.70 meters long, 85 centimeters high at the shoulder and weighed 95 pounds. At the spot in the Schotenheide near Ahlden (Aller) where the wolf was killed, the Lower Saxony Hunting Association had a \"wolf stone\" erected as a memorial. (Source: Wikipedia)Here you can find the Wolfstour-Süd.The tour can also be found at Komoot.Safety information:Throughout the entire tour, please note that the cycle paths are used at your own riskNo guarantee is given for the usability of the cycle pathsIn cities, increased attention is generally requiredPlease use existing cycle pathsDangerous spots must be expected on the tour, e.g. bollards, barriers to traffic.bollards, barriers and unsecured crossings of main roads - this advice applies in particular to cycling families with small children." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://dam.destination.one/2867997/36252f3e220f7940d32bef6997728fb350a939cc5205df137a2d14f3a201b577/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Mittelweser > Special > Destination.Data Details > Tour" --- GPX Share Wolfstour (Nord-Route) ====================== - Tip - 47.20 km long - Round trip - Difficulty: easy - Condition: easy - Asphalt - Bicycle - Families and children Two wolves look watchfully through the fence of their enclosure at the Wolfcenter Dörverden. A group of wolves walks attentively along a forest path, surrounded by green vegetation in the Wolfcenter. Lifelike wolves and a deer in a modern forest exhibition at the Wolfcenter Dörverden. A group of cyclists on a narrow country road, flanked by trees and brick country houses. A sleeping white wolf lies relaxed in the forest, surrounded by green leaves and trees. The entrance to the Wolfcenter in Dörverden Two wolves are standing in an enclosure behind a fence on an earthy surface with some vegetation. Two people with bicycles on a sunny, tree-lined cycle path in the Mittelweser region. - 2:58 h - 47.20 km - 20 m - 25 m - 15 m - 34 m - 19 m - - Start: Barracks road - Destination: Barracks road The cycle route (northern route) through Heemsen, Hoya, Rethem and the municipality of Dörverden. The wolf was originally widespread throughout the northern hemisphere. However, conflicts between wolves and humans have greatly reduced the population and range of the species. After an absence of over 100 years, wolves have once again become established in the wild in Germany. The animals, which have been strictly protected by the Federal Nature Conservation Act since 1980, are migrating from neighboring countries. In 2000, the first wolf pups for a long time were born in Lusatia (Saxony). They are now present in several federal states, including Lower Saxony. The approximately 100-kilometre-long, signposted "Wolfstour" cycle tour with its information boards is divided into a northern and a southern route. It aims to shed light on the current topic "The return of the wolf to Germany". It leads from the Wolfcenter Dörverden through large areas of forest, moorland and heathland as well as extensive grassland areas around the Lichtenmoor, the former hunting ground of the "Würger vom Lichtenmoor", to the Wolfstein in the Schotenheide near Ahlden (Aller), where the "Würger" was shot in 1948. This was a large male wolf. The hunting ground assigned to the "Würger" was an area of around 30 square kilometers in the districts of Neustadt, Heidekreis and Nienburg/Weser with a center in the sparsely populated Lichtenmoor. Information boards cover topics such as "Why were wolves hunted?", "The return of wolves", "What do wolves eat?", "The difference between dogs and wolves", "Wolf biology" and "Wolves and humans - what to do in the event of an encounter?". The wolf tour is designed for young and old alike, from the information content of the boards to the topography of the route. As it is a circular route, the starting point can be chosen flexibly. The Wolfcenter Dörverden is a very good starting point. The entire 100 km tour can also be completed in two day stages thanks to the connecting route. In Rodewald (Wolfstour Süd route), a detour to the local history museum is signposted. There is an exhibition on the subject of "The Strangler of the Lichtenmoor". **Wolfcenter Dörverden - Experience all about the wolf** The Wolfcenter Dörverden does public relations work for the population about wild wolves, which are spreading again independently in Germany. The team of employees shows the many visitors to the Wolfcenter the opportunities, risks and challenges associated with their spread. Several times a day, visitors learn all about the biology and ecology of wolves in a one-hour guided tour. Daily show feedings round off the program. In addition, two large exhibitions with real wolf specimens, amazing photographs and hands-on exhibits provide an insight into the life of these exciting animals. Two nature playgrounds and a water playground also provide space for younger guests to run around, while the "Wolfsrevier" restaurant serves freshly prepared food and treats. If you want to stay the night, there are plenty of opportunities to listen to wolves howling at night in the Indian tipis between the enclosures, guest rooms and two exclusive tree house hotels. Wolfcenter GbR Kasernenstr. 2, 27313 Dörverden-Barme Tel. (04234) 94311-0 , Der Würger vom Lichtenmoor. The Würger vom Lichtenmoor is the name of a fictitious predator that is said to have killed numerous domestic and wild animals around the Lichtenmoor north-east of Nienburg/Weser in Lower Saxony in 1948. The search for the strangler and speculation about which animal it might be was accompanied by rapidly growing media interest, which in the meantime spread throughout Germany, and led to large-scale but unsuccessful hunts. A wolf shot by a hunter in August 1948 revived the story, which had already received little attention at the time. Reports on the number of prey animals killed, the wounds and other evidence make it clear that the vast majority of cases were poaching and illegal slaughter, which was not uncommon due to the meat shortage and food rationing in the post-war period. It is striking that the number of cases attributed to the strangler fell sharply after the currency reform on June 21, 1948 and the resulting easing of the situation on the food market A wolf is said to be the strangler. On 27. On August 27, 1948, when the number of animal losses attributed to the "strangler" had already fallen sharply, 61-year-old farmer Hermann Gaatz from Eilte (Heidekreis) shot a wolf from a high seat in the Schotenheide, which was stalking some deer. The following day he found the animal, a six-year-old male, which was 1.70 meters long, 85 centimeters high at the shoulder and weighed 95 pounds. At the spot in the Schotenheide near Ahlden (Aller) where the wolf was killed, the Lower Saxony Hunting Association had a "wolf stone" erected as a memorial. (Source: Wikipedia) **Here you can find the . The tour can also be found at .** **Safety information:** - Throughout the entire tour, please note that the cycle paths are used at your own risk - No guarantee is given for the usability of the cycle paths - In cities, increased attention is generally required - Please use existing cycle paths - Dangerous spots must be expected on the tour, e.g. bollards, barriers to traffic - .bollards, barriers and unsecured crossings of main roads - this advice applies in particular to cycling families with small children. Read more Waypoints --------- View on map Start Start Barracks road - Church - Historical building - Direct seller - Lake - Archaeological site - Archaeological site - Archaeological site - Archaeological site - Animal enclosure - Museum of local history and geography - Archaeological site - Specialist museum of history and culture - Half-timbered house - Mine - Stately home/country estate Destination Destination Barracks road Show more Good to know ------------ Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Author Mittelweser-Touristik GmbHLange Straße 18 31582 Nienburg/Weser Organization Mittelweser-Touristik GmbH License (master data) Mittelweser-Touristik GmbH Nearby ------ View on map - Place of interest - Animal enclosure - Animal enclosure - Archaeological site - Tours 58.74 km - Bicycle 77.66 km - Bicycle 23.80 km - Bicycle Contact **Mittelweser-Touristik GmbH** Lange Str. 18 31582 Nienburg (Weser) Download GPX file - -