Best forest trails in Helmstedt-Forst
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Explore the most popular forest trails near Helmstedt-Forst 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 (13)·Moderate·7.4 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrFamily-friendly circular hiking trail in the Elm-Lappwald Nature Park, Lower Saxony. The start and finish of this circular walk is the Quellenhof car park. Leaving the Clarabadteich pond and the grave of forester Alers behind you, you soon reach the Mesekenheide. The route closes via the Zigarrenhöhe and the Paradiesweg to form a beautiful circular route. Highlights of the hike: - Clarabadteich pond - Paradise path - Tomb of the forester Alers - Mesekenheide (rest area and stamp point) -...
- 3.6 (9)·Easy·4.8 km·Est. 1–1.5 hrPanoramic circular hiking trail in the Elm-Lappwald Nature Park, Lower Saxony. The circular hiking trail 07 in the Lapp Forest begins at the car park at the 1st Walbecker Warte. This, a relic of the medieval Helmstedt fortifications, is less than half a kilometre away. Highlights of the hike: - 1st Walbecker Warte - Idyllic forest paths - Gloomy Beeke
- 3.4 (18)·Moderate·7.6 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrFamily-friendly circular hiking trail in the Elm-Lappwald Nature Park, Lower Saxony. The circular hiking trail 9 owes its name to the more than 130-year-old triplet pine, Helmstedt's most famous tree. In addition to the striking pine tree and plenty of unspoilt nature, hikers can also look forward to relics of German-German border history in the Lapp Forest. Highlights of the hike: - Triple pine - Idyllic forest paths - Moosbruch refuge - Düsterbeek - Helmstedter Landwehr - 1st Walbecker Warte
- 4.0 (10)·Easy·5.6 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrFamily-friendly circular hiking trail in the Elm-Lappwald Nature Park, Lower Saxony. This is a nice, short loop for the whole family that runs through the Lappwald nature reserve. A short detour leads to the student pond, which served as a meeting place for Helmstedt students between 1576 and 1810. Highlights of the hike: - Idyllic forest paths - Moosbruch refuge - Student pond
- 3.6 (15)·Moderate·9.7 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrPopular circular hiking trail in the Braunschweig region, Lower Saxony. This circular hike starts at the Quellenhof car park and leads through the Lappwald nature reserve. The highlights of the hike include the 2nd Walbecker Warte and the 1st Walbecker Warte. From the 1st Walbecker Warte, you hike along the ridge path to the Zigarrenhöhe and back to the car park. Highlights of the hike: - Zigarrenhöhe - Paradise trail - 1st Walbecker Warte (stamping point of the Elm-Lappwald hiking stamp...
- 3.6 (14)·Moderate·5.3 km·Est. 1–1.5 hrPanoramic circular hiking trail in the Elm-Lappwald Nature Park, Lower Saxony. This entertaining walk explores the picturesque Brunnental valley. The route starts and finishes at the Quellenhof car park. The 5-kilometre hike should also be suitable for children. Highlights of the hike: - idyllic Brunnental valley - Former fish ponds - Burgberg ruins - Paradise spring - Geopark info points - Adam and Eve (stamp point)
- 3.0 (2)·Easy·4.5 km·Est. 1–1.5 hrFamily-friendly circular hiking trail in the Elm-Lappwald Nature Park, Lower Saxony. Circular hiking trail 4 begins near the park grounds of Bad Helmstedt. From here, the trail leads through the Lappwald forest on beautiful forest paths that are only slightly uphill in some places. If you don't want to miss out on culture, you can take a detour to the Burgberg ruins. Great for a walk with the whole family. Highlights of the hike: - Idyllic forest paths - Paradise trail - Former fish ponds -...
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest forest trail in Helmstedt-Forst?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest forest trail in Helmstedt-Forst is Drillingskiefer - Badestelle Walbeck. This trail is estimated to be 15.0 km long.
Which forest trail has the most elevation gain in Helmstedt-Forst?
Helmstedt-Forst: With an ascent of 429 m, Drillingskiefer - Badestelle Walbeck has the most elevation gain of all of the forest trails in the area. The next highest ascent for forest trails is RW09 Triple Pine Loop Trail with 228 m of elevation gain.