Best no dogs trails in Lower Saxony

This segment of the Great Frisian Trail travels from the shipbuilding city of Papenburg to the historic Hanseatic city of Leer. The path leads hikers for miles over the high grass dikes along the Ems river, offering impressive views of the polders and the Meyer Werft shipyard. After crossing the Leda river, the journey concludes in the monumental center of Leer, filled with atmospheric old buildings and maritime history. Overnight stays occur at various hotels and guesthouses in Leer, where...

Scenic circular route in Hanover, Lower Saxony. The Misburg Forest is located in the north-east of Hanover and is part of the Altwarmbüchen Moor nature reserve. The starting point is located at the Misburg Nature Friends' Centre by the idyllic Blauer See lake. The route leads past the Sonnensee lake to the 68-metre-high Grauberg and continues across the motorway through the Altwarmbüchener Moor. The motorway has to be crossed once more before you reach the beautiful Altwarmbüchener See. This...

Popular hike in Hanover, Lower Saxony. The recreational forest is a popular excursion destination for young and old at any time of year. It was created in the 17th century at the request of Duke Johann Friedrich for court hunting. To this day, fallow deer, wild boar and roe deer, red deer and many rare bird species and bats live here. Every year on the second weekend in October, the zoo organises a festival to thank young visitors for collecting winter food such as acorns and chestnuts....

Popular circular hiking trail in the Solling-Vogler Nature Park, Lower Saxony. The circular trail Ni2 starts at the car park near Nienover Castle. You walk around the castle hill to the Carolinenteich pond and from there into the Hutewald forest and the Reiherbach valley. Exmoor ponies and aurochs graze the areas in a gentle manner and several information boards provide interesting facts about this ancient form of forest management. Dogs are prohibited in the Hutewald, particularly to avoid...

Family-friendly walk near Walsrode, Lower Saxony. The route suggested here leads past many of the most exciting stations in the Weltvogelpark Walsrode. Also suitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs. Highlights of the route: - child-friendly - wheelchair accessible - bird park - adventure playground

Animal-rich hike in the Melle mountains, Lower Saxony This short, leisurely route promises animal encounters and beautiful views. A picturesque mixed forest stretches out below Diedrichsburg Castle in the Melle mountains. A wild boar enclosure covering around 200 hectares has been set up there, which can be explored on footpaths. We recommend visiting during feeding times to observe the animals. Highlights: - Wild boar in the Diedrichsburg wildlife park - Melle Mountain

Endurance cycle route from Osnabrück to Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia This cycle route leads from Osnabrück to Cologne. Due to its length, the route is ideal for trekking. Ahlen, Altendorf, Breckerfeld, Hückswagen and Odenthal are crossed through a very varied landscape. Highlights of the route: - sporty route - Ruhr Valley cycle route - Bever Valley dam - Cologne Cathedral - Odenthal nature reserve

This beautiful route leads across the unique Wadden Sea mudflats from the island of Neuwerk to the protected island of Scharhörn. Walking through this dynamic tidal environment offers an incredible chance to experience a delicate ecosystem filled with rare seabirds. Because these islands are highly protected nature reserves, wandering around freely is not permitted, and visitors must register with the bird warden in advance. Joining an official guided tour is strongly recommended for safety,...