Best lake trails in Göttingen
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Explore the most popular lake 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
- 4.5 (5)·Moderate·6.8 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrPopular walk in Göttingen, Lower Saxony. This route runs through Göttingen's green south and is ideal for walking or jogging. You walk around the Kiessee lake and return to the starting point via the Drachenwiese meadow. Highlights of the hike: - Göttinger Kiessee - Dragon meadow - Flüthelauf
- 4.2 (2)·Moderate·71.8 km·Est. 16.5–18.5 hrStage 2 of the long-distance cycle route "Leine-Heide-Radweg", Lower Saxony. This is the second stage of the approximately 405 km long Leine-Heide Cycle Route, which leads from the source of the Leine in Leinefelde (Eichsfeld) through the heathlands of central and northern Germany to the Hanseatic city of Hamburg. The second stage of the Leine Heath Cycle Route is around 72 kilometres long, starting in Göttingen and ending in Alfeld (Leine). As you cycle through the beautiful Leine valley,...
- 4.0 (1)·Hard·107.8 km·Est. 24 hr+Demanding trekking tour in the Harz Mountains, Lower Saxony. The hike leads from Göttingen through the beautiful forests of the Harz, high up on the Brocken and through the national park to Bad Harzburg. There are places to stay and eat out in Bad Lauterberg, Seeburg, Hilkerode, Sankt Andreasberg and Bad Harzburg. Highlights of the hike: - Brocken - Bad Harzburg - Achtermannshöhe - Eckertalsperre - European Bread Museum Ebergötzen - Seeberger See Nature Museum
- Hard·67.8 km·Est. 16.5–18.5 hrChallenging road bike route from Götttingen to Kassel. This point-to-point route is designed for road cycling and connects the university city of Göttingen with the Documenta city of Kassel. The route is almost entirely tarmac and takes road bike enthusiasts on a journey southwards from Lower Saxony to Hesse. You cycle on quiet country roads and designated cycle paths. The route crosses the hilly landscape that separates the Leine and Fulda river valleys.
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest lake trail in Göttingen?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest lake trail in Göttingen is Göttingen - Brocken - Bad Harzburg. This trail is estimated to be 107.8 km long.
Which lake 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 lake trails in the area. The next highest ascent for lake trails is From Göttingen to Kassel with 1,300 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult lake trail in Göttingen?
The most popular and difficult lake trail in Göttingen is Göttingen - Brocken - Bad Harzburg with a 4.0-star rating from 1 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