Best wildlife trails in Staatsforst Rosengarten

This route is stage 1 of the Heidschnuckenweg, a long-distance trail through northern Germany, starting in Hamburg-Fischbek and ending in Buchholz in der Nordheide. The segment traverses the scenic Fischbeker Heide, characterized by rolling heather landscapes, pine forests, and glacial valleys. Hikers pass the Fischbeker Segelflugplatz for wide views toward the Elbe before crossing the border into Lower Saxony. The path leads through the dense mixed forests of the Harburg Hills, past the...

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 mountain bike tour in the beech forest nature reserve in Rosengarten, Lower Saxony. A fantastic MTB tour, well signposted and suitable for both beginners and experienced mountain bikers. It leads along forest tracks and some single trails with longer downhill sections. Highlights of the tour: - Varied trails - NSG beech forests in the Rosengarten - Karlstein - Schulenburg oak - Large modder oak - great downhill trails

Varied tour in the south of Hamburg This circular route enchants with a lot of variety and pure nature: It passes the gentle hills of the heathland and natural paths lead through dense forests and to some impressive elevations for the north German plain - and all this right outside the gates of the cosmopolitan city of Hamburg. Some parts of the route suggested here are also very popular with mountain bikers. Highlights of the hike: - Harburg Hills - Hasselbrack (highest point in Hamburg) -...