Best dog-friendly trails in Lower Saxony

Panoramic circular route around Harzburg Castle, Saxony. The ruins of Harzburg Castle are located on the Großer Burgberg, above the town of Bad Harzburg in Saxony. The starting point on the castle grounds can be reached by cable car or a steep footpath. There are great views of the Harz Mountains from the mountain. Restored parts of the castle include the castle fountain, the remains of a tower, parts of the castle walls and the gate system. A restaurant also invites to linger. From...

This route is the first stage of the Harzer Hexen-Stieg, a long-distance hiking trail that crosses the Harz Mountains from Osterode am Harz to Buntenbock. The trail leads steadily uphill from the historic town of Osterode along the Upper Harz Water Regale, a UNESCO World Heritage Site comprising historic dams and ditches. Hikers pass through dense spruce forests and idyllic ponds, which are typical of the southern Harz landscape. Accommodation is available in hotels and traditional...

Popular circular hike in the Wildeshauser Geest Nature Park, Lower Saxony. The Hasbruch is an idyllic primeval forest near Ganderkesee - several mighty oak trees, some of which are protected as natural monuments, lie directly along the path. Highlights of the hike: - Brookbäke observation tower - Friederikeneiche natural monument - Hasbruch primeval forest - Georg Marien Oak

This route is stage 2 of the Harz Witches’ Trail, a long-distance route crossing the Harz Mountains from Buntenbock to Torfhaus. The path leads through the heart of the Upper Harz, following the UNESCO World Heritage Upper Harz Water Management System. Hikers pass scenic mountain meadows and the ascent at the Steile Wand before reaching Torfhaus, which offers views of the Brocken. Stays occur in guesthouses and hotels in Buntenbock or Torfhaus, as wild camping is strictly prohibited in the...

Great circular route on the Buntenbocker mountain meadows, Lower Saxony. The route leads along the ditches and reservoirs of the Upper Harz Water Management UNESCO World Heritage Site. These are mining ponds between mountain meadows and forests near Clausthal. This themed trail, whose theme deals with the uses and connections of the ditches and ponds with the former Rosenhof mining district west of Clausthal, is provided with numerous information boards from the Harzwasserwerke. The hike...

Popular circular hike in the Wildeshauser Geest Nature Park, Lower Saxony. The Hasbruch is ideal for hiking, walking and jogging. There are wide, long forest paths as well as fairytale-like winding paths. You pass two beautiful ponds and several striking trees. Highlights of the hike: - Idyllic forest paths - Peterteich pond - Friederiken oak - Information boards - Thick oak tree - Klingenberg pond

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

Panoramic hike in the Harz Mountains, Lower Saxony. Starting just north of the spa town of Bad Lauterberg, this forest and panoramic hike leads up to the Großer Knollen. There is a lookout tower here from which you have an excellent panoramic view of the southern Harz Mountains. Two Harz hiking pin stamps can be found along this route. Highlights of the hike: - Großer Knollen - observation tower - Beautiful views over the Harz Mountains

Leisurely walk near Garbsen, Lower Saxony. A lovely walk in a varied northern German landscape to the west of Langenhagen Airport near Hanover. The tour starts at a car park. The paths are weatherproof and easy to walk at any time of year. Ideal for a short walk or a Nordic walking tour. Highlights of the hike: - beautiful views - Open field landscape

Popular walk near Ihlow, Lower Saxony. A nice little loop that is a real treat at any time of year. Start at the Kirchloog car park or bus stop. This route is great for walkers with dogs and/or children. Highlights of the hike: - child-friendly - Ems-Jade Canal - Ring Canal