Best wildlife trails in Hamburg

Popular circular route to the highest point in Hamburg. The idyllic route leads through the forest landscape of the Harburg mountains. For the rather flat north of Germany, there are some surprisingly steep climbs here. At 116 metres, the Hasselbrack is the highest mountain in the Hanseatic city of Hamburg. As the route to Hasselbrack is not signposted (as this is where the rare boreal owl breeds), we recommend using a smartphone to navigate (or downloading the map in...

Family-friendly loop in the north of Hamburg. This route takes you on hilly but pleasant paths through the Wohldorfer Wald and Duvenstedter Brook nature reserves in the northeast of Hamburg. In addition to quiet forests, moors, and picturesque waters, this loop offers cultural and historical attractions such as the Brookhus or the "Historical Ice Cellar" monument. If you arrive by bus or train, you should get off at the Ohlstedt underground station (a short walk to the route). Highlights of...

Idyllic hike to the Hasselbrack in the Rosengarten state forest in Hamburg. This hike can be reached by bus and train (Waldfrieden bus stop). Parking is available at the starting point for those arriving by car. The route is, therefore, ideal for a trip from Hamburg and the surrounding area. The hiking trail starts in the south of Hamburg's Neugraben-Fischbeck district. It leads southerly through the Rosengarten state forest to the highest natural elevation in Hamburg, the Hasselbrack. It...

Popular circular hiking trail in the Holzhafen nature reserve, Hamburg. A beautiful circular walk around the Holzhafen nature reserve in Billwerder Bay, which can be completed in around three hours. Bird and nature lovers in particular will get their money's worth: Holzhafen harbour provides a habitat for rare plants and is a resting place for many migratory birds, including spoonbills and shelducks. If travelling by public transport, the route can be started at the Rothenburgsort S-Bahn...

Natural circular hiking trail in the north of Hamburg A relaxed walk through the last raised bog in the north of Hamburg. Where peat was mined until 1958, meadows, birch trees, rewetted moorland and heathland have now reclaimed large parts of the area. Today, the Wittmoor or "White Moor" is a nature reserve and provides a habitat for many rare bird, animal and plant species. This route should be avoided after prolonged rainfall. Accessible by bus and train. Highlights of the hike: -...

Varied tour in the south of Hamburg This circular route enchants with a lot of variety and pure nature: It passes the gentle hills of the heathland and natural paths lead through dense forests and to some impressive elevations for the north German plain - and all this right outside the gates of the cosmopolitan city of Hamburg. Some parts of the route suggested here are also very popular with mountain bikers. Highlights of the hike: - Harburg Hills - Hasselbrack (highest point in Hamburg) -...

Idyllic circular route in Raakmoor, Hamburg. A beautiful circular route in the remains of a raised bog that was created after the last ice age. It leads through idyllic nature with its unique flora and fauna. As there are no refreshment stops along the way, a picnic is a good idea. The moor should be avoided after heavy rainfall. Start at the car park on the "Wildes Moor" road. The "Glasshütter Landstraße" bus stop is not far from the starting point, so traveling by public transport is...

Varied circular hiking trail in the Duvenstedter Brook nature reserve, Hamburg. The two nature reserves Wohldorfer Wald and Duvenstedter Brook invite you to hike in the midst of marvellous nature. Forests and meadows criss-crossed by moors make for a very atmospheric experience. Hikers who want to find out more about hiking tours or the local flora and fauna can drop by the BrookHus. Dogs, even those on a lead, are unfortunately not allowed to enter the Duvenstedter Brook nature...

Exciting, idyllic mountain bike tour near Hamburg. This wonderful MTB tour leads in an extended loop through the Harburg mountains. As a fusion of several small official trails, this route leads from the Kärtner Hütte through the Black Mountains via Heimfelder Holz into the Staatdsforst Hamburg. From there it continues through the hilly landscape via Ehestorf and Alvesen in a westerly direction through the Fischbeker Heide and its beautiful views. The last stretch leads back into the Black...

Just outside Hamburg, in the north near Duvenstedt, lies the Wittmoor nature reserve. Wittmoor (white moor) is a raised bog that was once used for peat extraction. The tour shown here leads mainly along small paths through the moor, some of which are over wooden footbridges that should be used with caution when wet. The way back leads over a narrow dam that was once used to remove peat. There is wild, unspoilt nature and, depending on the season, fallow deer, cranes and much more to observe....