Best wildlife trails in Südheide
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Explore the most popular wildlife trails near Südheide with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.
Top trails
- 4.4 (40)·Moderate·7.7 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrThis relaxed circular trail leads through the Südheide Nature Park. Along the way, ten small stations provide information about the history of this ancient cultural landscape as well as the flora and fauna. The circular trail leads along narrow, sandy paths through extensive heathland and beautiful woodland areas.
- 4.3 (16)·Hard·27.4 km·Est. 6.5–7.5 hrThis route is stage 13 of the Heidschnuckenweg, a long-distance trail through Lower Saxony, starting at Dehningshof and ending in the royal city of Celle. The section passes the Severloher Heide, the final large heathland area of the journey, before ascending the Citronenberg and passing the tranquil Wildecker Teiche, a haven for migratory birds. After winding through the dense woodlands of Kohlenbach and Scheuen, the path follows the Aller river meadows directly into the heart of Celle,...
- 4.0 (6)·Moderate·12.9 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrPopular circular hike in the Südheide Nature Park, Lower Saxony. This hiking trail in the Südheide Nature Park leads along narrow, sandy paths through extensive heathland and some woodland areas. You cross the Misselhorn Heath and the Tiefental valley. There is a sheepfold along the way where you can spend hours watching the heather sheep. Highlights of the hike: - Misselhorn Heath - Tiefental valley - Heidschnucken - Sand paths - NSG heathland and nutrient-poor grassland in the Südheide
- 4.3 (4)·Moderate·12.9 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrThis route is stage 12 of the Heidschnuckenweg, a long-distance trail through Lower Saxony. This specific section starts in Weesen and ends at Dehningshof. The path traverses the Misselhorner Heide on sandy trails and opens up to the panoramic Tiefental valley before entering dense pine forests and reaching the Angelbecksteich pond. Hikers pass a memorial for the 1975 forest fires and finish at the inviting Dehningshof forest inn. Overnight stays are available at the Dehningshof hotel or...
- 4.5 (7)·Moderate·17.1 km·Est. 4.5–5 hrPopular circular hike in the Südheide Nature Park, Lower Saxony. Romantic heath villages, fields, meadows, woodland and the little river Örtze, which is crossed several times, make this a very varied hike. If you prefer a shorter hike, you can tackle the short or medium tour of the W15 hiking trail. Highlights of the hike: - Idyllic pine forests - View of the heath river Örtze - Scharnebeck's mill with ponds - Oldenburg
- 4.1 (7)·Moderate·15.9 km·Est. 4–4.5 hrPopular circular hike in the Südheide Nature Park, Lower Saxony. This almost 16-kilometre loop starts in Weesen and runs along the beautiful Weesener Bach, whose lowlands are a nature reserve. Highlights of the hike: - Weesen - Weesener Bach nature reserve - Heath and rough grassland nature reserve in the Südheide
- 4.1 (2)·Moderate·14.5 km·Est. 4–4.5 hrPopular circular hike in the Südheide Nature Park, Lower Saxony. This is the longest of the three variants of the circular hiking trail "Der Urwald im Lüß". The route is a real insider tip for all nature lovers. In the natural forest reserve "Urwald im Lüß", the forest is left to its natural cycle, so that you can find trees of different ages here. Highlights of the hike: - Heath - Tielemann's oak tree natural monument - Primeval forest in the Lüß (natural forest reserve) - Forest adventure...
- 4.0 (5)·Moderate·9.2 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrPopular circular hike in the Südheide Nature Park, Lower Saxony. This almost 10 km circular hike leads from the car park at Dehningshof around the Severloh farm. Most of the walk is in the forest. Highlights of the hike: - Idyllic forest paths - Severloh farm - Side trip to the Bornriethmoor nature reserve (optional)
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest wildlife trail in Südheide?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest wildlife trail in Südheide is Heidschnuckenweg Stage 13: Dehningshof - Residential City of Celle. This trail is estimated to be 27.4 km long.
Which wildlife trail has the most elevation gain in Südheide?
Südheide: With an ascent of 476 m, Heidschnuckenweg Stage 13: Dehningshof - Residential City of Celle has the most elevation gain of all of the wildlife trails in the area. The next highest ascent for wildlife trails is Suedheide 'The primeval forest in Luess' W8l (long tour) with 332 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult wildlife trail in Südheide?
The most popular and difficult wildlife trail in Südheide is Heidschnuckenweg Stage 13: Dehningshof - Residential City of Celle with a 4.3-star rating from 16 reviews.
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Points of interest
- Misselhorner Heide
- Wietzer Berg
- Kutschenteich
- Angelbecksteich
- Lutterbach
- Breitehorn
- Wohnmobilstellplatz Lutterhof Südheide-Hermannsburg
- Bonstorf burial mound field
- Scharnebecks Mühle
- Wildwood Camping Lüneburger Heide
- Lüßberg
- Örtzeteich
- Ponton auf dem Örtzeteich
- Heidschnuckenstall
- Süllkreuzhütte
- Wohnmobilstellplatz in Weesen am Feuerwehrhaus
- Wassertretstelle