Best short trails in Lower Saxony

Certified, informative premium walking trail in the Harz Mountains, Lower Saxony. On this circular trail, the name says it all: the hike takes you on a varied route around a former, renaturalised quarry. In between, you walk through forests and can enjoy the views from the heights. Highlights of the walk: - Heimberg - Wolfshagen quarry - Wolfshagen panoramic view

Exciting nature experience in the Harz World Forest, Lower Saxony The WeltWald is an impressive collection of over 600 tree species from several continents. The hilly area is worth a visit at any time of year and is particularly beautiful in September and October. Special events are organised from time to time. This route covers a large part of the WeltWald and gives tree lovers plenty to experience. The route starts and ends at car park P1. Highlights : - Discovery tower - special trees...

Family-friendly themed hiking trail in the Harz National Park, Lower Saxony. This child-friendly hike begins in Torfhaus. The WaldWandelWeg on Schubenstein can be reached via the Goetheweg and Torfmoorweg. The approximately 180 m long nature trail uses numerous information boards to convey a lot of interesting information about the natural development of spruce mountain forests and the role of the bark beetle in this cycle. Some of the processes can be observed in a very vivid way directly...

Educational circular trail through the Arboretum Bad Grund- Weltwald Harz, Lower Saxony In addition to native trees, thousands of plants, woods and tree species from other countries around the world grow in the arboretum - all from temperate climate zones. The World Forest is therefore a unique attraction and this route takes you on a short journey through the beauty of the area. Detailed route descriptions and information boards about the plants can be found along the entire...

Popular 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

Popular circular trail in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. The Steinberg with its observation tower built in 1888 is a very popular hiking destination near Goslar. The views extend over the Granetalsperre dam to the Harz foreland. The observation tower is usually closed during the winter months. There is good parking at the "Unter den Eichen" car park, where there is also a playground. Highlights of the hike: - Steinberg - Steinberg observation tower - Quiet forest paths - playground -...

Popular walk near Isernhagen, Lower Saxony. A beautiful circular walk that takes about an hour. The route leads along the shore of Lake Altwarmbüchen and through the Altwarmbüchen moor. Highlights of the hike: - Child-friendly - Lake Altwarmbüchen - Altwarmbüchen moor

Popular theme trail in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. The fully signposted Harz WaterWalkingTrail No. 5 runs around some of the oldest mining ponds in the Upper Harz. The themed hike leads along the ponds, dams and old ditches that were used in times long past to drive the turbines and water wheels needed for mining in the Harz Mountains. Highlights of the route: - Clausthal ponds - Kaiser Wilhelm shaft - Swimming (Clausthaler Waldseebad)

Popular walk in Braunschweig, Lower Saxony. The circular route around the Südsee lake is a real classic in Braunschweig. People jog, walk or simply relax here all year round. There is also a short stretch along the Oker. The start is at the car park next to the "Grundschule Rüningen" bus stop. Highlights: - Südsee lake - Oker - Detour to Noah's Ark Zoo (optional)

Historical fairytale trail in Jesteburg, Lower Saxony. The fairytale book for the trail is available from the Jesteburg tourist information centre and offers both young and old a great experience with lots to discover. The beautiful Kleckerwald forest offers 15 interactive and 5 great climbing and balance stations. Highlights: Stations to take part in, including: - The lost map - Sound station - Water nymphs - The scale of the golden carp - A common theft - A happy village - The snake - The...