The Aller-Radweg follows the Aller valley between Verden and Eggenstedt, passing historic towns, fields and heathland on its way towards the river’s springs. The Aller-Radweg Project Coordination describes a main route of around 250 kilometres; a separate branch from Seggerde leads towards the Elbe.
From the Weser towards Celle
The route’s western end is at Verden, near the Aller’s meeting with the Weser. The official route portal divides the journey from Verden to Celle at Schwarmstedt, giving riders a convenient way to explore the Aller-Leine valley in shorter sections.
Verden is associated with equestrian sport and horse shows. Farther along, Celle offers a change of pace in its historic centre, where Germany’s national tourist board notes more than 500 half-timbered buildings. Both towns make useful places to leave time for a walk as well as a ride.
Through Gifhorn and towards the springs
East of Celle, the official itinerary continues to Gifhorn, then towards Oebisfelde and Eggenstedt. Gifhorn is known for its mills, while Wolfsburg offers the Autostadt and the phaeno science centre as contrasting stops on a trip otherwise shaped by the river landscape.
The scenery changes between marsh meadows and fields, pine woods and heathland. The project also identifies the Südheide and Drömling nature parks and the Flechtinger Höhenzug among the areas encountered towards the Aller springs. The river is not always beside the path: some stretches pass through countryside and settlements away from its banks.
Choose the springs or the Elbe connection
The main Aller-Radweg runs between Verden and Eggenstedt and is signposted in both directions. The official portal presents it in five sections, each approximately 40 to 60 kilometres long. These are useful building blocks for planning, whether riding the whole route or choosing a part of it.
At Seggerde, riders have an alternative: the Aller-Elbe-Radweg leads towards Hohenwarthe and a connection with the Elbe cycle route. The route portal describes this branch separately from the main route, so choose the destination before dividing the journey into sections.
What to expect when riding
According to the project’s route description, the terrain is mostly flat with a few gently hilly stretches. Paths are predominantly asphalt, with other sections on bound unpaved surfaces, and the route generally stays away from heavily trafficked roads.
Look for the Aller-Radweg logo in either direction; the project notes that some sections in Saxony-Anhalt also use green route logos. Its handbook brings together route information, sightseeing ideas, selected cycle-friendly accommodation and bicycle service information. Consult the official planning resources when preparing an itinerary.