Best lake trails in Braunschweig
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- 4.3 (70)·Moderate·21.4 km·Est. 5–5.5 hrPopular 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...
- 4.0 (48)·Easy·4 km·Est. 1–1.5 hrPopular walk in Braunschweig, Lower Saxony. The circular route around the Südsee lake is a real classic in Braunschweig. People jog, walk or simply relax here all year round. There is also a short stretch along the Oker. The start is at the car park next to the "Grundschule Rüningen" bus stop. Highlights: - Südsee lake - Oker - Detour to Noah's Ark Zoo (optional)
- 4.5 (31)·Easy·2.1 km·Est. 0.5–1 hrPopular walk in Braunschweig, Lower Saxony. The Ölpersee is one of Braunschweig's most popular local recreation areas - people go walking, jogging and fishing here whatever the weather. This short, leisurely walk is also suitable for children. Water sports are not permitted in Ölpersee. There are bistros near the car park in the village for a snack after the circular route. Highlights of the loop: - Child-friendly - Ölper Lake - Braunschweig Oker floodplain nature reserve
- 4.0 (23)·Easy·5.6 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrFamily-friendly circular hiking trail near Braunschweig, Lower Saxony. This circular trail, which is also suitable for families, starts at the "Schäfers Ruh" excursion café. The Riddagshausen nature reserve is the largest nature reserve in Braunschweig and is also a designated EU bird sanctuary and FFH area. Many rare species find a habitat in the area, which is characterised by ponds, reedbeds, wet meadows and deciduous forests. Highlights of the hike: - Middle pond - Cross pond -...
- 3.3 (4)·Moderate·21.6 kmPopular running event in Braunschweig, Lower Saxony. This is the half marathon course of the Braunschweig Running Days. The marathon follows the same route, but completes the lap twice. The route starts at Kohlmarkt and runs once around the Südsee and through several pretty parks south of the city centre. Up-to-date information is available from the organiser (link under "Tips"). Highlights of the route: - Brunswick city centre - Bürgerpark - South Lake - Prince Albrecht Park
- 4.2 (7)·Easy·5 km·Est. 1–1.5 hrThis varied and nature-oriented circular leads through one of the most important green lungs in the west of Braunschweig, the city of lions. The trail opens up the extensive grounds of Westpark and the adjacent area of the Raffteiche ponds. The route runs almost exclusively on flat, well-maintained park paths, paved riverside paths and through small wooded areas. A central highlight is the chain of Raffteiche ponds, which were originally created as fish ponds and today represent a valuable...
- 4.6 (9)·Moderate·36 km·Est. 8.5–9 hrOn this route, the Weser-Harz-Heide cycle path (WHH) first leads from Braunschweig city centre to Abbesbüttel. A few years ago, the Marina Abbesbüttel was built directly on the Mittelland Canal, an exclusive residential area. From there, apart from a few small exceptions, you always follow the Mittelland Canal. Unfortunately, some sections of the paths along the Mittelland Canal are not in particularly good condition. Nevertheless, there are some interesting insights along this route that...
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest lake trail in Braunschweig?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest lake trail in Braunschweig is Welfen RTF 2020 Tour 1. This trail is estimated to be 39.9 km long.
Which lake trail has the most elevation gain in Braunschweig?
Braunschweig: With an ascent of 544 m, Braunschweig's northeast: NSG Riddagshausen - Schandelah - Essehof has the most elevation gain of all of the lake trails in the area. The next highest ascent for lake trails is Welfen RTF 2020 Tour 1 with 486 m of elevation gain.
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