Best historic site trails in Göttingen
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Explore the most popular historic site 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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- 4.7 (40)·Easy·3.2 km·Est. 0.5–1 hrPopular city walk in Göttingen, Lower Saxony. The historic city wall, which is now beautifully planted throughout, is a popular way to walk around Göttingen's old town. Of course, there is much of the city to discover along the way. Gardens and green spaces such as the Old Botanical Gardens, the Albani Cemetery and Cheltenham Park are connected along the avenue. The walk starts at Schacke-Wall and Goethe-Allee. Highlights: - Old Botanical Gardens - Albani Cemetery - Cheltenham Park
- 4.5 (21)·Moderate·6.3 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrPopular circular route in Ischenröder Switzerland, Lower Saxony. The Reinhäuser Forest is not only an idyllic hiking area, but also an important climbing area with its sandstone rocks (Ischenröder Switzerland). This route leads on mostly well-developed, wide forest paths to the well-known rock formation "Jägersteine". The hike should also be manageable for families with slightly older children. There is a refreshment stop near the start and finish point. Highlights of the hike: -...
- 4.5 (12)·Hard·17.4 km·Est. 4.5–5 hrPopular circular route in Göttingen city forest, Lower Saxony. This beautiful hike leads through Göttingen's city forest from the lower end of the Schillerwiese on the edge of the city to the Bismarckstein ("elephant toilet"). The route leads along the edge of the forest to the Sengerfeld - an orchard planted with the help of the Lions Club. After a loop around the Kerstlingeröder field, the route leads back to the Schillerwiese via the Jägerhof am Kehr. Highlights of the hike: -...
- 4.2 (5)·Moderate·6.6 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrWonderful circular hike in the city forest of Göttingen, Lower Saxony. A great loop through Göttingen's city forest, where there is always something to discover - and in pleasant peace and quiet under the canopy of leaves. There is a small refreshment stop and an ice cream parlour at the fallow deer enclosure. From the Bismarck Tower, you can enjoy the view of Göttingen and the Leine Valley at weekends and on public holidays between April and October. There is also a public toilet here. The...
- 4.5 (11)·Moderate·14.2 km·Est. 4–4.5 hrPopular circular hike near Göttingen, Lower Saxony. Forest, meadows and fields await you on this hike. Shortly after the cemetery forest, you reach Plesse Castle, where you can also stop for a bite to eat. You return to the starting point via Deppoldshausen. Highlights of the hike: - Plesse Castle - Varied paths
- 4.0 (8)·Moderate·5.8 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrRelaxed hike near Göttingen, Lower Saxony. This beautiful circular walk leads through the Schaperberg natural forest. You often walk along natural paths (sturdy shoes are recommended). The route starts at the Hollandsgrund car park. Highlights of the hike: - Natural forest - Sibling beech - Hollandsberg - Petrified seabed
- 4.4 (6)·Moderate·12.9 km·Est. 3.5–4 hrVaried circular trail through the Göttinger Wald forest near Göttingen in Lower Saxony. This beautiful and varied route leads along lovely forest and meadow paths to the ruins of the Kerstlingeröderfeld estate. Around 1300, a large area of forest was cleared in Göttingen Forest to make way for farmland. A settlement was built in the centre of this cleared area. Today, only the ruins of a large estate and the former stables and storehouses remain. Today, this area is a nature...
- 4.1 (5)·Moderate·13.5 km·Est. 4–4.5 hrPopular circular hike near Göttingen, Lower Saxony. A beautiful circular hike near Göttingen with many great views. A highlight is the Bismarck Tower on the Kleperberg. The route is also suitable for mountain biking. Highlights of the hike: - Fallow deer enclosure - Kleperberg - Bismarck Tower Göttingen
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest historic site trail in Göttingen?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest historic site trail in Göttingen is Göttingen - Brocken - Bad Harzburg. This trail is estimated to be 107.8 km long.
Which historic site trail has the most elevation gain in Göttingen?
Göttingen: With an ascent of 3,396 m, Göttingen - Brocken - Bad Harzburg has the most elevation gain of all of the historic site trails in the area. The next highest ascent for historic site trails is Leine-Heide-Radweg Etappe 2: Göttingen - Alfeld (Leine) with 1,082 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult historic site trail in Göttingen?
The most popular and difficult historic site trail in Göttingen is Goettingen Forest Circular Route with a 4.5-star rating from 12 reviews.
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- 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