Best forest trails in Twist
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Explore the most popular forest trails near Twist 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
- 5.0 (1)·Easy·17.7 km·Est. 3.5–4 hr11th stage of the popular Hünenweg long-distance hiking trail This section of the Hünenweg focuses on the moor and its eventful history. The Bourtanger Moor was once the largest contiguous raised bog area in Central Europe. The vastness of this former wilderness can only be guessed at today, as a large part of this unique habitat has already been destroyed. As part of the largest economic stimulus programme in German post-war history, large parts of the former moor were put to industrial use.
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest forest trail in Twist?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest forest trail in Twist is Hünenweg Etappe 11: abzw. Rühlerfeld abzw. Weiteveen. This trail is estimated to be 17.7 km long.
Which forest trail has the most elevation gain in Twist?
Twist: With an ascent of 133 m, Hünenweg Etappe 11: abzw. Rühlerfeld abzw. Weiteveen has the most elevation gain of all of the forest trails in the area. The next highest ascent for forest trails is Von Moor zu Moor with 132 m of elevation gain.
