Best long trails in Helmstedt
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Explore the most popular long trails near Helmstedt 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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- 4.1 (34)·Easy·21.4 km·Est. 6–6.5 hrVaried cycling excursion in Lower Saxony Depending on your speed, this beautiful circular route, which is categorised as easy and is also ideal for beginners, can be completed in 5 to 6 hours. The Elm-Lappwald Nature Park can be explored along the way. The route initially leads through the centre of Helmstedt, then continues past the Eitzsee lake and a former open-cast mine that has been regenerated. Caution is advised when crossing a main road - the route then returns to the densely...
- 4.4 (5)·Moderate·16.1 km·Est. 4–4.5 hrVersatile nature excursion in Helmstedt, Lower Saxony. It goes into the beautiful Elm-Lapp Forest Nature Park. The start is at the information board in the Lapp Forest. Over the course of this somewhat challenging tour, you will walk or cycle around Bad Helmstedt itself. The wonderful forest air is both relaxing and invigorating. In good weather, you can treat yourself to a refreshing dip in the Clarabadteich lake.
- 3.4 (2)·Moderate·27.8 km·Est. 7.5–8 hrPopular mountain bike tour near Helmstedt This circular route starts in Helmstedt at the railway station. While a large part of the route runs on unpaved ground, there are also small sections that run alongside the motorway and are therefore paved. The route passes through the villages of Süpplingenburg, Barmke and Mariental.
- 3.1 (8)·Moderate·9.7 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrRelaxed loop trail in the Elm-Lappwald Nature Park, Lower Saxony. The starting and finishing point of this loop trail through the Lappwald, which is easy to walk, is the car park at Quellenhof near Bad Helmstedt. You can also stop here for refreshments after the hike (note restaurant hours). The route runs almost continuously through the Lappwald. Some traffic noise is to be expected near the motorway. Highlights of the hike: - idyllic forest trails - Quellenhof - views of Helmstedt