Best backpacking trails in Hamburg

The Heidschnuckenweg is a premier long-distance hiking trail stretching 223 km (138 miles) from Hamburg-Fischbek to Celle, typically completed in 13 stages. This scenic route traverses the Lüneburg Heath, showcasing a mosaic of purple-flowering heathlands, ancient juniper groves, and shaded woodland paths. Hikers encounter the rolling hills of the Wilseder Berg and the serene valley of the Seeve river while passing through traditional half-timbered villages. Accommodations are plentiful along...

Picturesque long-distance hiking trail Freudenthalweg through the Lüneburg Heath. Depending on the fitness level of the hiker, the Freudenthalweg long-distance hiking trail can be completed in 5 to 7 stages. The entire route covers 151 km from Harburg to Verden and has very few metres in altitude to conquer. This makes the route ideal for inexperienced hikers. In terms of scenery, the route leads through peaceful heathland, allowing you to enjoy the tranquillity of the region and listen to...

Demanding, scenic route in Hamburg. This route takes you along the north-eastern edge of Hamburg. There are several S-Bahn and U-Bahn stations along the way, so you also have the option of shortening the tour. The route leads from Ohlstedt to Bergedorf. Highlights of the hike: - Wohldorfer Forest - Heidkoppelmoor and surrounding area - Volksdorf summer swimming pool - Meienthun - Öjendorfer Lake - Ellerholz - Bergedorf

Stage D of the long-distance cycle route "Elberadweg", Lower Saxony. This section is characterised by the left Elbe marsh and the right Elbe steep slopes, as well as the old maritime town of Lauenburg. The Hohe Elbufer with its magnificent views of the Elbmarsch is an unmistakable invitation to continue your journey from Geesthacht. The centuries-old rural culture offers variety through villages and buildings between the towns. This route runs along the left bank of the river Elbe. A ride...

10th section of the official long-distance cycle route D-Route 1 along the North Sea coast of Germany The D-Route D1 leads from the Dutch border along the North Sea coast to the Danish border. The route generally runs along tarmac roads with little traffic. The long-distance cycle route is partially signposted with the D1 logo (half a wheel and "1" on a red background). There are numerous places to stop for refreshments along the route and also opportunities to shorten the tour by bus and...

Picturesque long-distance hiking trail Freudenthalweg through the Lüneburg Heath. This is the first stage of the Freudenthalweg long-distance hiking trail, which leads from Harburg to Steppenden. Directly accessible by bus from Harburg S-Bahn station, the Freudenthalweg begins at the terminal loop of line 144. From there, it runs along the Eißendorfer Forest and through the "Im Stuck" woodland area. Highlights: -Eißendorfer Forstes -Siebenhügelweg -Neolithic burial site -Olen Försterhus

Popular bike tour in the Rosengarten state forest, Hamburg/Lower Saxony. The Schwarze Berge bike tour (Tour R3) leads through the slightly hilly forest areas and heathland of the Schwarze Berge ("Black Mountains"). The half-day tour can easily be extended to a full-day tour by visiting some of the attractions near the route. A stop by the open-air museum on the Kiekeberg, the Schwarze Berge wildlife park or the Fuerstendenkmal is well worth it. The consistently signposted R3 tour mainly runs...

Popular cycle tour in Hamburg. From Rothenburgsort, this beautiful RTF organised by the Radsport-Gemeinschaft Hamburg v. 1893 e.V. runs along the Doven Elbe to the Krapphofschleuse lock. From here, the route continues towards Geesthacht before following the Elbe back to Hamburg. Highlights of the tour: - Wooden harbour nature reserve - Eichbaumsee lake - Dove Elbe water park

4th section of the official long-distance cycle route Pilgerroute (D-Route 7) from Flensburg to Aachen This long-distance cycle route is part of the EuroVelo route EV3, a trans-European pilgrimage route from Trondheim in Norway to Santiago de Compostela in Spain, passing through Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Germany, Belgium, France and Spain. The route is signposted almost continuously with the D7 logo (half a wheel with the number 7 on a red background). Highlights: - Exciting cycling through...