Best wildlife trails in Göttingen

Popular 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: -...

Popular 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: -...

Popular circular hiking trail near Goettingen, Lower Saxony. This route, which is suitable for hiking and running, starts at the wild animal enclosure at Kehr, where you can observe wild boar and fallow deer up close. Then it's a relaxed loop through the Goettingen city forest and the Kerstlingeroeder Feld around the Sauberg. Highlights of the hike: - Wild animal enclosure at Kehr - Sauberg - Nature reserve Stadtwald Goettingen and Kerstlingeroeder Feld

This popular route leads through the local recreation area on the Hainberg, the eastern high plateau above the university city of Göttingen. The trail starts at the traditional excursion destination Am Kehr and opens up the extensive beech forests of Göttingen's city forest. The route runs along a mixture of wide, well-maintained hiking trails, shady forest roads and near-natural paths. A central highlight is the game reserve at Kehr, where visitors can observe fallow deer and wild boar at...

Wonderful 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...

Relaxed 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

Popular 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

Panoramic hike near Göttingen, Lower Saxony. This is a relatively long hike from Schillerwiese to the two highest viewpoints, Mackenröder Spitze and Hünstollen, and from there to the old castle ruins of Plesse. The route begins in Schillerwiese, one of Göttingen's beautiful parks, and leads next to the small Reinsgraben to its source, the Reinsbrunnen. From Kehr, the route leads across the large former army training area Kerstlingeröder Feld back into the forest. The Kerstlingeröder Feld is...

Popular circular hiking trail near Göttingen, Lower Saxony. This beautiful circular trail starts at the game reserve at Kehr, where you can observe wild boar and fallow deer at close quarters. The circular route, marked with a red circle, runs through the forest - well suited for a hike even in summer. There are some nice places for a picnic along the way, such as the forester's hut at Trift, which can be reached via a short detour. Highlights of the hike: - Göttingen city forest nature...