![Cover image](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/photos/germany/schleswig-holstein/2400510130/krummendiek-1.webp)
Countryside Circle
A road cycling route starting from Wacken
A long road cycling route through scenic countryside and charming villages.
![Map miniature of "Countryside Circle" cycling inspiration in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. Generated by Tarmacs.app cycling route planner](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/routemaps/600/germany/schleswig-holstein/wacken/road/27101.webp)
Countryside Circle is a 105 km road cycling route that takes riders on a scenic journey through the picturesque countryside and charming villages near Wacken. With a total ascent of 247 meters, the route offers a mix of gentle climbs and flat sections, making it suitable for well-trained amateurs. The terrain is mostly paved, with some sections on quiet country roads, providing an enjoyable and relaxing riding experience. Highlights along the route include Reselithberg, a hill with panoramic views of the surrounding landscapes, Hadenfeld, a picturesque village known for its traditional thatched-roof houses and peaceful atmosphere, Hohenlockstedt, a historic town with impressive half-timbered buildings and quaint cafes, Westermoor, a tranquil hamlet surrounded by idyllic countryside, Grönland, a charming village with beautiful gardens and pleasant meadows, Krempe, a picturesque town with a medieval crane and idyllic riverside promenade, Krummendiek, a serene village known for its stunning windmills, and Agethorst, a peaceful countryside retreat with charming cottages and lush green fields.
Highlights on the route
Cycling routes nearby:
![Image of Schenefeld](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/germany/schleswig-holstein/schenefeld-5.webp)
![Image of Hohenaspe](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/germany/schleswig-holstein/hohenaspe-5.webp)
![Image of Wilster](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/germany/schleswig-holstein/wilster-5.webp)
![Image of Heiligenstedten](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/germany/schleswig-holstein/heiligenstedten-4.webp)
![Image of Hanerau-Hademarschen](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/germany/schleswig-holstein/hanerau-hademarschen-4.webp)
![Image of Itzehoe](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/germany/schleswig-holstein/itzehoe-4.webp)
![Image of Albersdorf](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/germany/schleswig-holstein/albersdorf-5.webp)
![Image of Oelixdorf](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/germany/schleswig-holstein/oelixdorf-2.webp)
![Image of Kremperheide](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/germany/schleswig-holstein/kremperheide-3.webp)