Best forest trails in Nortorf
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Explore the most popular forest trails near Nortorf with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.
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- Hard·330.4 km·Est. 24 hr+This is the official route of the annual cycle marathon organised by RSG Mittelpunkt Nortorf v. 2005 e.V. This extensive circuit through the heart of Schleswig-Holstein offers a first-class endurance experience for long-distance cyclists and randonneurs. The route leads through a varied landscape of rolling hills, lush marshland and quiet farming villages that are characteristic of northern Germany. Interestingly, the town of Nortorf, which often serves as a hub for these brevets, is home to...
- Hard·205.4 km·Est. 24 hr+One event that has become a tradition in Nortorf is the Fischbrötchen Brevet, which always takes place at the end of March / beginning of April. A brevet is a cycling marathon that is ridden according to a route plan or track. It goes from the centre of the country to the coast. To Husum, to Kappeln, to Schönberg, to Grömitz, to Glückstadt, to Büsum, to Husum, to Kappeln, to ... to eat fish sandwiches! Official route of the cycle marathon. You can find further details directly from the...
- Hard·213.6 km·Est. 24 hr+Official route of the cycling marathon organised by RSG Mittelpunkt Nortorf e.V. This route follows a cycle marathon or brevet route, an extreme endurance event designed for racing bikes. This is a massive endurance test. The route is almost entirely tarmac and goes on a long journey through Schleswig-Holstein, probably along the Stör and the Kiel Canal. This region is famous for its flat land. The main difficulty comes not from the metres in altitude, but from the enormous distance and the...
- Moderate·46.3 km·Est. 10.5–11.5 hr4th section of the historic Ochsenweg-Ostroute cycle route from Nortorf to Brad Bramstedt The famous trade route, which connected northern Germany with Denmark in the 19th century, is one of the most popular cycle routes in northern Germany. It connects Flensburg with the town of Wedel over a distance of approx. 245 kilometres. This 4th section runs from Nortorf with a detour in Neumünster in a southerly direction to Bad Bramstedt. Highlights: - Dosenmoor raised bog with paths and visitor...
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest forest trail in Nortorf?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest forest trail in Nortorf is Cycling marathon: Brevet CIRQUIT 333. This trail is estimated to be 330.4 km long.
Which forest trail has the most elevation gain in Nortorf?
Nortorf: With an ascent of 4,020 m, Cycling marathon: Brevet CIRQUIT 333 has the most elevation gain of all of the forest trails in the area. The next highest ascent for forest trails is Fish Sandwich Brevet Husum 2021 with 1,900 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult forest trail in Nortorf?
The most popular and difficult forest trail in Nortorf is Nortorf - Itzehoe with a 5.0-star rating from 12 reviews.