Best beach trails in Lower Saxony

The signposted route runs around Lower Saxony’s largest lake – the Steinhuder Meer. Covering an area of around 30 km², the lake is a popular local leisure destination in the Hanover region and is renowned for its excellent water quality. The lakeside path can be explored on foot or by bike. Campsites offer the option of splitting the route into several day stages. There are several places to stop for refreshments along the way. The tour can be started from various points and undertaken in...

Popular circular route in Hanover, Lower Saxony. The circuit around the Maschsee is one of Hanover's most popular routes - joggers, walkers and cyclists flock here, especially when the weather is fine. The circular route starts on the north bank near the "Fackelträger" sculpture ("torch bearer") opposite the Sprengel Museum. There is a sandstone block every 0.5 kilometres and the route can be walked in both directions. It does not initially go along the riverside promenade, but in the...

Popular circular route near Cloppenburg, Lower Saxony. This is a beautiful circular route around the Thülsfeld dam. Idyllic woodland and open meadow landscapes make for a varied hike. It is recommended to bring swimming gear during summer - there are some lovely bathing spots along the lakeshore. There are several places to stop for refreshments. Highlights of the hike: - Thülsfelder Talsperre nature reserve - Beautiful views - Lake view bathing area - FFH heaths and moors at the Thülsfeld dam

Popular circular route in the Dümmer Nature Park, Lower Saxony. This popular route starts in Hüde and goes around the Dümmer. While there is a lot of untouched nature on the western bank with the “Westliche Dümmerniederung” nature reserve, the eastern bank scores points with some refreshments and campsites. Highlights of the hike: - great views - Dumber - NSG Western Dümmer lowlands - Dümmer Museum Lembruch - several observation towers

Popular cycling and hiking trail in Braunschweig, Lower Saxony The Braunschweig Ringgleis is one of the most popular routes around the second largest city in Lower Saxony. The varied circular route leads around the city center on well-developed footpaths and cycle paths and is divided into four sections: the northern ring track (“The track through TECHNOLOGY and NATURE”), the eastern ring track (“The PARK track”), and the southern ring track ("The BAHN-Gleis) and the western ring track ("The...

Popular walk near Isernhagen, Lower Saxony. A beautiful circular walk that takes about an hour. The route leads along the shore of Lake Altwarmbüchen and through the Altwarmbüchen moor. Highlights of the hike: - Child-friendly - Lake Altwarmbüchen - Altwarmbüchen moor

Popular circular hike in the TERRA.vita Nature and Geopark, Lower Saxony. The Alfsee holiday and adventure park in the Osnabrücker Land region is ideal for walks, hikes and many other leisure activities. This route starts and ends at the car park on the north side of Lake Alfsee. From here, the route leads through the green avenues of the park and along the beautiful lakeside promenade. There are camping sites and refreshment stops along the route. Highlights of the hike: - Lake Alfsee -...

Popular theme trail in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. The fully signposted Harz WaterWalkingTrail No. 5 runs around some of the oldest mining ponds in the Upper Harz. The themed hike leads along the ponds, dams and old ditches that were used in times long past to drive the turbines and water wheels needed for mining in the Harz Mountains. Highlights of the route: - Clausthal ponds - Kaiser Wilhelm shaft - Swimming (Clausthaler Waldseebad)

Certified, near-natural quality hiking trail near Unterstedt, Lower Saxony. This loop takes you through one of the best-preserved raised bogs in Lower Saxony. The starting point is the Große Bullensee, where you can also go for a swim. There are many themed pavilions and information boards, a viewing tower, an adventure zone with interactive stations and the Spieker sheepfold with a "Tischlein-deck-Dich!" rest area. Highlights of the hike: - "Great and White Moor" nature reserve - Rare...

The annual mammoth march means overcoming borders for many. It starts and finishes in the Maschpark. This challenging route offers an exciting mix. It goes through the countryside, along the water and past urban highlights. The route can be categorised as difficult. There are plenty of refreshment stops along the way. Highlights: -Mash pond -Museum of Energy History -Herrenhäuser Gardens -Ahlemer Holz -English cemetery -Benther Berg