Best bird watching trails in Göttingen
4.4(37 reviews)
Explore the most popular bird watching trails near Göttingen 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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- 4.2 (22)·Easy·2.4 km·Est. 0.5–1 hrPopular 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
- 3.5 (2)·Hard·19.6 km·Est. 5.5–6 hrPopular circular route in Göttingen city forest, Lower Saxony. This is a beautiful trail through the green countryside surrounding Göttingen, taking in the villages of Herberhausen, Roringen and Nikolausberg. The hike mainly runs along the edges of the forest, with the exception of the detour to the Kehr due to the better roads and paths. The Bratental valley is full of birds that are not often seen in other areas of Göttingen. It is also home to rare orchids and other plants that can only...
- 5.0 (2)·Moderate·11.4 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrIdyllic circular route around Elliehausen, Lower Saxony. A beautiful and varied trail with a great view of the whole of Göttingen. The circular trail leads through the nature of the Elliehausen co-operative forest and the Kükenbusch. It passes the Elliehausen model aerodrome, where you can sometimes see one or two planes. Dogs are generally allowed to run free in Lower Saxony if they are not kept on a lead. Highlights: - beautiful natural landscape - great views
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest bird watching trail in Göttingen?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest bird watching trail in Göttingen is Drachenberg and Menzelberg from Goettingen. This trail is estimated to be 19.6 km long.
Which bird watching trail has the most elevation gain in Göttingen?
Göttingen: With an ascent of 569 m, Drachenberg and Menzelberg from Goettingen has the most elevation gain of all of the bird watching trails in the area. The next highest ascent for bird watching trails is Rundwanderweg Bilingshäuser Schlucht – Tour grünes Quadrat with 282 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult bird watching trail in Göttingen?
The most popular and difficult bird watching trail in Göttingen is Drachenberg and Menzelberg from Goettingen with a 3.5-star rating from 2 reviews.
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Points of interest
- Sauberg
- Borheckstraße/Wildgehege
- Alte Panzerwaschanlage
- Mackenröder Spitze
- Cygnet's pool
- Kleperberg
- Harzblick
- Geschwisterbuche
- Hainberg-Observatorium
- Göttinger Sonnenturm
- Hoher Brunnen
- Kiessee
- Tuchmacherbornhütte
- Bismarck Cottage
- älteste Linde auf dem Stadtwall
- Universitätsaula
- Alter Botanischer Garten
- Odilienmühle
- Versteinerter Meeresboden
- Luttertalblick