Best historic site trails in Aurich
3.6(79 reviews)
Explore the most popular historic site trails near Aurich with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.
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- 4.2 (20)·Easy·10.3 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrPopular hiking event in East Frisia, Lower Saxony. The 10-km route of the East Frisian Freedom March starts in Aurich. More information, including on the other routes of the East Frisian Freedom March, is available from the organiser: https://ostfriesischer-freiheitsmarsch.de/die-strecken. Highlights of the hike: - family-friendly - Aurich
- 3.8 (7)·Moderate·16.3 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrPopular circular hiking trail in East Frisia, Lower Saxony. This 16 km circular walk starts at the railway station in Aurich and runs from here via Kirchdorf and Westerende-Kirchloog. You walk along the Jade-Ems Canal for a distance of 4 kilometres. Highlights of the hike: - Aurich - Ems-Jade Canal - Beautiful views
- 5.0 (5)·Moderate·23.5 km·Est. 5–5.5 hrPopular hiking event in East Frisia, Lower Saxony. This circular tour starts near Aurich and leads along fields and forest paths through the Ihlow Forest. All current information about the event and the individual routes can be found at the organiser's website: https://ostfriesischer-freiheitsmarsch.de/die-strecken. Highlights of the hike: - Ihlower Forst - Ihlow Sea - Ems-Jade Canal
- 4.8 (8)·Hard·42.3 km·Est. 8.5–9.5 hrChallenging hiking event in East Frisia, Lower Saxony. The 42-km route of the East Frisian Freedom March starts in Aurich. More information, including on the other routes of the East Frisian Freedom March, is available from the organiser: https://ostfriesischer-freiheitsmarsch.de/die-strecken. Highlights of the walk: - Aurich - Ihlow Forest - Ems-Jade Canal
- 4.0 (1)·Easy·34.8 km·Est. 7–7.5 hrPopular cycle tour near Aurich, Lower Saxony. A cycle tour through the former moorland landscape of the Eternal Sea, which is Germany's largest raised bog lake at around 90 hectares. The landscape adventure route has several places to stop for refreshments. Highlights of the route: - Information boards - Eternal Sea - Berumerfehn moor - Tannenhausen bathing lake
- 3.9 (2)·Moderate·36.4 km·Est. 7–8 hrRelaxed cycle tour in East Frisia, Lower Saxony. This 36 km cycle tour runs from Aurich through the Fehnland region. The flat landscape is repeatedly criss-crossed by canals and is perfect for a leisurely cycle tour. Highlights of the tour: - Aurich - Ihlow Forest - Krummes Tief - Ems-Jade Canal
- 4.0 (1)·Easy·36.5 km·Est. 7–8 hrAurich as a starting point for a cycle tour with a stretch along the Ems-Jade Canal and continuing on small side roads without much car traffic to Westgroßefehn. Here it is worth visiting the Eiland tea parlour and the nature conservation farm, which can be reached via the beer garden of the tea parlour on a footpath. The route continues eastwards along an old field path through a raised bog landscape, then follows the small paths to Holtrop and on to the Ems-Jade Canal. Here you can decide...
- 3.7 (2)·Moderate·44.4 km·Est. 8.5–9.5 hrScenic cycle tour in East Frisia, Lower Saxony. The Ewiges Meer is the largest raised bog lake in the whole of Germany. This cycle tour takes you around the 91-hectare lake. Those interested in history should definitely stop at the Münkeboe village museum. Here you can gain a great insight into traditional life in a small moorland village. Highlights of the tour: - Aurich - Cosy places to stop for refreshments - Tannenhausen bathing lake - Münkeboe village museum - Detour to the Eternal Sea...
- 4.0 (1)·Moderate·42.8 km·Est. 9–9.5 hrCycle tour near Wittmund in Lower Saxony. A beautiful tour through the countryside and across the villages close to the Lower Saxony Wadden Sea. The best time to set off is early in the morning when there is still little car traffic. Wide landscapes and idyllic nature await. The starting point is at Aurich railway station. The town and its refreshment stops can be discovered nearby. Highlights: - beautiful nature - Aurich
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest historic site trail in Aurich?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest historic site trail in Aurich is Von Aurich über Greetsiel zum Leuchtturm Pilsum. This trail is estimated to be 83.0 km long.
Which historic site trail has the most elevation gain in Aurich?
Aurich: With an ascent of 315 m, Cycle Tour: Aurich - Radbodsberg - Plaggenburg has the most elevation gain of all of the historic site trails in the area. The next highest ascent for historic site trails is Von Aurich über Greetsiel zum Leuchtturm Pilsum with 279 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult historic site trail in Aurich?
The most popular and difficult historic site trail in Aurich is Ostfriesischer Freiheitsmarsch: 42km with a 4.8-star rating from 8 reviews.