Westoverledingen

Westoverledingen is a municipality in the Leer region of Lower Saxony, spread across flat terrain with meadows, fields, and small villages. The settlements are distributed throughout the landscape, interspersed with paths and waterways that characterize this rural area.

The municipality was formed in 1974 through the merger of several smaller communities, reflecting the administrative reorganization of the region. Its development has been closely tied to agriculture and water management, which have shaped the area for centuries.

The area is best explored by car, as the individual villages are spread across the countryside with limited public transportation. The flat terrain also makes it ideal for cyclists who want to enjoy the rural landscape at their own pace.

The area is known for its dense network of canals and waterways that crisscross the landscape and have been essential for drainage and irrigation for generations. These water routes continue to shape the look of the region today and reflect the heritage of this northern German flatland.

Location: Leer

Elevation above the sea: 7 m

Shares border with: Weener

Website: https://westoverledingen.de

GPS coordinates: 53.15000,7.46667

Latest update: December 20, 2025 16:22