Best forest trails in Gifhorn
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Explore the most popular forest trails near Gifhorn with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.
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- 4.4 (17)·Moderate·10.9 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrPopular circular hiking trail in the Allertal, Lower Saxony. Pine forests, heather-covered dunes, moorland, the picturesque Aller valley - there is never a dull moment on this circular hike near Gifhorn. Most of the time you walk through the Fahle Heide and Gifhorner Heide nature reserves. Another special gem is the Heidesee lake, which used to be a tourist attraction with a restaurant and pedal boat hire, but is now rather quiet. Highlights of the hike: - Gifhorner Heider nature reserve -...
- 4.7 (11)·Easy·5.1 km·Est. 1–1.5 hrPopular circular route near Gifhorn, Lower Saxony. Next to Gifhorn Castle is the Schlosssee, which is circumnavigated once on this route. Whatever the weather, the lakes and valleys of the Allertal invite everyone to take leisurely walks or jogs. In the magnificent Welfen Castle there is a historical museum worth seeing. There is parking, benches to rest and several places to eat or drink coffee. Highlights of the hike: - child friendly - Gifhorn Castle - Castle Lake - Detour to the...
- 4.5 (3)·Easy·13.2 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrPopular cycle tour in the Ostheide nature reserve, Lower Saxony. This trail runs for around 4 kilometres directly along the Elbe Lateral Canal. There are several places to stop for refreshments along the way. In summer, the beach at Bernsteinsee is also a great place to relax. Highlights of the cycle tour: - Amber Lake - Lapwing bush - Cycle path along the Elbe side canal
- 3.0 (1)·Moderate·49.7 km·Est. 11.5–12.5 hrThis route follows the third stage of the Aller Cycle Route and connects Gifhorn with Celle in Germany. Starting in Gifhorn, home to the International Mill Museum and the Welf Castle, the cycle route follows the River Aller through the Südheide, via Müden and Langlingen. The route passes the historic Cistercian monastery in Wienhausen and runs along the banks of the Aller via Altencelle to the half-timbered town of Celle. Wild camping is strictly prohibited along the route; overnight stays...
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest forest trail in Gifhorn?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest forest trail in Gifhorn is Aller-Radweg Etappe 3: Gifhorn - Celle. This trail is estimated to be 45.2 km long.
Which forest trail has the most elevation gain in Gifhorn?
Gifhorn: With an ascent of 665 m, Aller-Radweg Etappe 3: Gifhorn - Celle has the most elevation gain of all of the forest trails in the area. The next highest ascent for forest trails is Tour 1 Rund um Gifhorn with 370 m of elevation gain.
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- Ise
- Schloß Gifhorn
- Rotaller
- Kesselberg
- Campingplatz Im Wiesengrund
- Gifhorner Cardenap-Mühle
- Glocken-Palast - Europäisches Handwerker-Institut
- Europäische Freiheitsglocke
- Dorfplatz
- Ise
- Feuerlöschteich
- Sonnenuhr
- "Waldbushaltestelle"
- Langer Jammer
- Laubberg
- Katzenberg
- Wohnmobilstellplatz Allerwelle Gifhorn
- Kavalierhaus
- Große Napoleonsbrücke
- Glockenspiel beim Ceka Brunnen