Best walking trails in Lower Saxony

Family-friendly circular route in the Lüneburg Heath, Lower Saxony. This walk is perfect for an excursion with the whole family. Mostly on boardwalks, it leads through the picturesque Pietzmoor, one of the most popular attractions in the Lüneburg Heath. For safety reasons and as the hike leads through the Lüneburg Heath nature reserve, it is not permitted to leave the paths and dogs must be kept on a lead. The Pietzmoor is home to rare bird and plant species such as cranes, sundew and the...

Popular circular route in Hanover, Lower Saxony. The circuit around the Maschsee is one of Hanover's most popular routes - joggers, walkers and cyclists flock here, especially when the weather is fine. The circular route starts on the north bank near the "Fackelträger" sculpture ("torch bearer") opposite the Sprengel Museum. There is a sandstone block every 0.5 kilometres and the route can be walked in both directions. It does not initially go along the riverside promenade, but in the...

Family-friendly walk in the Wildeshauser Geest Nature Park, Lower Saxony. From Dötlingen, you walk along the Hunte and on the Huntepadd through the Glaner Heide nature reserve, where you can admire the Glaner Braut I-IV (a megalithic site). Highlights of the hike: - child-friendly - Huntepadd - Glaner Bride - Glaner Heide nature reserve

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

Popular circular hike in Osnabrück, Lower Saxony. The Piesberg is one of the most popular excursion destinations for those seeking relaxation in Osnabrück. Along the circular route around the quarry, you can gain an exciting insight into the industrial history of the Piesberg. Numerous information boards and beautiful views provide variety. Highlights of the hike: - great views - Information boards - Piesberg with quarry - Quarry viewpoint

Popular circular hike in the Wildeshauser Geest Nature Park, Lower Saxony. The Hasbruch is an idyllic primeval forest near Ganderkesee - several mighty oak trees, some of which are protected as natural monuments, lie directly along the path. Highlights of the hike: - Brookbäke observation tower - Friederikeneiche natural monument - Hasbruch primeval forest - Georg Marien Oak

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...

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

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...

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