Best bird watching trails in Lower Saxony

This hiking trail follows the first segment of The Pedlars’ Way, a long-distance route which functions as part of the international E11. The path links German Bad Bentheim to Dutch Oldenzaal across rolling landscapes passing Bentheim Castle and De Lutte nature reserve. Travelers encounter historic sandstone quarries plus scenic Dinkel river banks during this cross-border journey. Overnight stays occur at campgrounds like De Lutte or local hotels; bookings are recommended during peak summer...

Popular circular route in the Lüneburg Heath nature reserve, Lower Saxony. This marvellous hike begins in Oberhaverbeck. From here, it leads to three prominent elevations in the Lüneburg Heath: the Suhorn, the Wümmeberg and the Tütsberg. This circular route is particularly beautiful between the beginning of August and mid-September, when the heath is in bloom. At this time of year, it can get very crowded here, especially at weekends. The start is at the Oberhaverbeck car park, which is...

Varied circular hike near Bad Bentheimer. A beautiful loop from the Bad Bentheim spa gardens. As the name of the hike suggests, there is a Hutewald forest along the way, which is still grazed by Galloway cattle and Dutch goats in keeping with centuries of tradition. Highlights of the hike: - Bad Bentheim spa gardens - Beautiful forest paths - Hute forest - Forest adventure trail

Barrier-free quality hiking trail in the Lower Saxon Wadden Sea National Park, Lower Saxony. This nature and culture trail on the Butjadingen peninsula promises a unique experience on the North Sea. In the race for the title of "Germany's most beautiful hiking trail" in 2020, the certified quality trail will delight you with exciting feathered inhabitants. The Langwarder Groden nature trail alsoh has fresh sea air, boardwalks, great views of the UNESCO Wadden Sea World Heritage Site, and...

Popular walk in Göttingen, Lower Saxony. A circular route around the 15-hectare Göttingen Kiessee lake, which is located on the south-western outskirts of the city. With a great playground for children and lots of sports facilities for adults too. There is also a restaurant and boat hire along the way. Highlights of the hike: - child-friendly - gravel lake - boat hire

Very beautiful, almost flat route that almost always runs along the ditch, with or without water in it. The start and finish are in the forest on the small road, where there is a large car park. You pass three ponds where you can easily reach the water. The path is quite overgrown in places in the second half of the tour.

Popular walk in the county of Bentheim, Lower Saxony. The Gildehauser Venn is one of the most valuable wetlands in the whole of north-west Germany. The protected moor and heathland area provides a habitat for many rare animal and plant species. Highlights of the hike: - Gildehauser Venn nature reserve - Rare bird and plant species - moor - heath

A highlight-packed circular hike around Walkenried in the Harz Mountains, Lower Saxony. Many idyllic ponds, a striking rock massif, a castle ruin and great views in beautiful natural surroundings - the circular trail from Walkenried in the Harz foothills has it all. The route winds up and down from Walkenried via Bad Sachsa to Neuhof and back through forest and open terrain. Highlights: - Prior Teich outdoor forest pool - Sachsenstein castle ruins - Sachsenstein cliff - Lower crane pond -...

Popular circular route in Nordhorn, Lower Saxony. Just over 2 kilometres in length, no significant differences in altitude and the opportunity to stop for refreshments - this circular trail is perfect for an outing with the whole family. Runners also like to romp around the Vechtesee. From May to October, you can hire pedal boats at Lake Vechtesee to enjoy a relaxing break on the water after your walk. Highlights of the route: - Lake Vechtesee - Pedal boat trip (optional) - Rare bird species