Best child-friendly trails in Staatsforst Rosengarten

Attractive, varied hike near Hamburg. The "Wulmstorfer Heide" hiking trail leads through natural deciduous forests, over the heathland and offers outstanding views. The hiking tour is located in the Fischbeker Heide nature reserve: Wet biotopes, heathland and sandy grassland can be found here, which makes this route a multifaceted hike. The Wulmstorfer Heide is a former military training area, and traces of military use can still be seen today. This trail can also be combined with the...

Popular circular route to the highest point in Hamburg. The idyllic route leads through the forest landscape of the Harburg mountains. For the rather flat north of Germany, there are some surprisingly steep climbs here. At 116 metres, the Hasselbrack is the highest mountain in the Hanseatic city of Hamburg. As the route to Hasselbrack is not signposted (as this is where the rare boreal owl breeds), we recommend using a smartphone to navigate (or downloading the map in...

Idyllic hike to the Hasselbrack in the Rosengarten state forest in Hamburg. This hike can be reached by bus and train (Waldfrieden bus stop). Parking is available at the starting point for those arriving by car. The route is, therefore, ideal for a trip from Hamburg and the surrounding area. The hiking trail starts in the south of Hamburg's Neugraben-Fischbeck district. It leads southerly through the Rosengarten state forest to the highest natural elevation in Hamburg, the Hasselbrack. It...

Family-friendly circular hike in the south of Hamburg This short and relaxed loop through Hamburg's third largest nature reserve starts at the car park at the beginning of the Heidschnuckenweg trail. Nature lovers of all ages should keep their eyes peeled, as the nature reserve, which is characterised by spring moors, woodland and meadows as well as wet and dry heath, is home to over 2,000 species of small animals, including rare butterflies and magnificent dragonflies. When the heather is...

Popular circular trail in the Rosengarten state forest, Hamburg. The Nordic walking route N1 (Easy Tour Heath) leads hikers, runners and walkers from the Schnuckendrift car park through the Fischbektal valley. From typical heathland landscapes to shady forests and a picturesque pond, the route offers a high density of natural attractions over a short distance. The route runs along partly paved and partly natural sandy paths and is ideal for beginners. Highlights of the hike: - Heath -...