Best forest trails in Wennigsen
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Explore the most popular forest trails near Wennigsen 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
- 4.6 (21)·Moderate·6.6 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrPopular circular hiking trail near Wennigsen, Lower Saxony. The Eltenweg owes its name to the royal court hunter Eduard C. J. F. Elten, who lost his life in a duel with a game thief in the Deister in 1835. The 6.5 km circular walk starts at the Waldkater car park. The first 2.5 kilometres are slightly but almost continuously uphill. Highlights of the hike: - Blanketeich pond - Coal mining spoil tips at Dorotheenschacht - Beautiful forest paths - information stations - Fechner stone
- 4.7 (16)·Easy·5.1 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrFamily-friendly circular trail through the RuheForst Deister, Lower Saxony. The circular trail leads through the RuheForst Deister with a gentle incline on quiet forest paths. The car park at the forest sports ground at the southern end of Bredenbeck is the starting and finishing point. Highlights: - resting stones - Quiet forest paths
- 4.7 (6)·Moderate·8.2 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrPopular circular hiking trail in the Deister, Lower Saxony. The Wennigsen 2 circular hiking trail promises moderate exertion combined with a wonderful experience of nature. Route W2 leads through the dense mixed forests of the eastern Deister. The starting point is the hiking car park in Waldkater. Highlights of the hike: - Waldkater - Quiet forest paths - great views - sand head
- 3.3 (3)·Moderate·8 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrPopular circular hiking trail in the Calenberger Bergland, Lower Saxony. The Deister is a popular hiking area in the Calenberger Bergland. Circular hiking trail 3 in Wennigsen starts right at the edge of the forest and is accessible all year round. Highlights of the hike: - idyllic forest paths - beautiful views - Wöltje beech memorial stone
- 4.0 (1)·Hard·549.3 km·Est. 24 hr+Varied long-distance cycle route from Hanover to Rügen, Lower Saxony/Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. This more than 500 km long cycle tour has a few highlights in store. The starting point is in or near Hanover. From here, you cycle through the royal seat of Celle and the Südheide Nature Park to Schwerin. Several Hanseatic cities and varied, protected landscapes accompany you on the way to the Baltic Sea. Special natural attractions include the Darß primeval forest and the Western Pomerania...
- 2.2 (9)·Hard·17.5 km·Est. 5.5–6 hrPopular circular hike in the Deister, Lower Saxony. This hike in the Deister leads to the popular "Annaturm" observation tower, next to which there is a restaurant. For a short time, you walk along the ridge path. Highlights of the hike: - beautiful forest paths - Bröhn - Anna tower - Ridgeway of the Deister
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest forest trail in Wennigsen?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest forest trail in Wennigsen is Hanover to Rügen (long-distance cycle path). This trail is estimated to be 549.3 km long.
Which forest trail has the most elevation gain in Wennigsen?
Wennigsen: With an ascent of 7,341 m, Hanover to Rügen (long-distance cycle path) has the most elevation gain of all of the forest trails in the area. The next highest ascent for forest trails is Waldkater to Broehn with 631 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult forest trail in Wennigsen?
The most popular and difficult forest trail in Wennigsen is Hanover to Rügen (long-distance cycle path) with a 4.0-star rating from 1 reviews.
