Best historic site trails in Elm-Lappwald Nature Park
The Elm-Lappwald Nature Park is located between Braunschweig and Magdeburg, in the heart of Germany. Over 600 kilometres of cycling and hiking trails await visitors, with beech forests as far as the eye can see.
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- 3.9 (19)·Easy·6 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrPopular circular route in the Elm-Lappwald nature park, Lower Saxony A beautiful circular route through the extensive forests of the Elm south-east of Braunschweig. The route is well suited for trail running or for a leisurely family walk. The hike is mostly on gravel paths, along which the circular route is marked with a "27". There is a refreshment stop at the starting point of the hike. Highlights of the hike: - beautiful views of the Reitlingstal - Quiet forest trails - Drachen...
- 4.7 (13)·Moderate·7.4 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrFamily-friendly circular hiking trail in the Elm-Lappwald Nature Park, Lower Saxony. The start and finish of this circular walk is the Quellenhof car park. Leaving the Clarabadteich pond and the grave of forester Alers behind you, you soon reach the Mesekenheide. The route closes via the Zigarrenhöhe and the Paradiesweg to form a beautiful circular route. Highlights of the hike: - Clarabadteich pond - Paradise path - Tomb of the forester Alers - Mesekenheide (rest area and stamp point) -...
- 4.1 (34)·Easy·21.4 km·Est. 6–6.5 hrVaried cycling excursion in Lower Saxony Depending on your speed, this beautiful circular route, which is categorised as easy and is also ideal for beginners, can be completed in 5 to 6 hours. The Elm-Lappwald Nature Park can be explored along the way. The route initially leads through the centre of Helmstedt, then continues past the Eitzsee lake and a former open-cast mine that has been regenerated. Caution is advised when crossing a main road - the route then returns to the densely...
- 3.6 (9)·Easy·4.8 km·Est. 1–1.5 hrPanoramic circular hiking trail in the Elm-Lappwald Nature Park, Lower Saxony. The circular hiking trail 07 in the Lapp Forest begins at the car park at the 1st Walbecker Warte. This, a relic of the medieval Helmstedt fortifications, is less than half a kilometre away. Highlights of the hike: - 1st Walbecker Warte - Idyllic forest paths - Gloomy Beeke
- 3.6 (15)·Moderate·9.7 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrPopular circular hiking trail in the Braunschweig region, Lower Saxony. This circular hike starts at the Quellenhof car park and leads through the Lappwald nature reserve. The highlights of the hike include the 2nd Walbecker Warte and the 1st Walbecker Warte. From the 1st Walbecker Warte, you hike along the ridge path to the Zigarrenhöhe and back to the car park. Highlights of the hike: - Zigarrenhöhe - Paradise trail - 1st Walbecker Warte (stamping point of the Elm-Lappwald hiking stamp...
- 3.6 (14)·Moderate·5.3 km·Est. 1–1.5 hrPanoramic circular hiking trail in the Elm-Lappwald Nature Park, Lower Saxony. This entertaining walk explores the picturesque Brunnental valley. The route starts and finishes at the Quellenhof car park. The 5-kilometre hike should also be suitable for children. Highlights of the hike: - idyllic Brunnental valley - Former fish ponds - Burgberg ruins - Paradise spring - Geopark info points - Adam and Eve (stamp point)
- 3.3 (3)·Easy·3.7 km·Est. 1–1.5 hrEntertaining, interesting hike around Königslutter am Elm, Lower Saxony The trail is marked with a "19" and starts at the Königslutter Imperial Cathedral and leads past the cemetery of honour in a southerly direction. Please note: halfway along the route you have to cross a busy road. On the other side of the road, a flight of steps takes you down to the source of the Lutter, the Lutterspring. Continue along the hiking trail along the Lutter past beautiful ponds and parks. This is a...
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the best historic site trail to hike in Elm-Lappwald Nature Park?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best historic site trail to hike in Elm-Lappwald Nature Park is Elm Rundwanderweg 27 (Reitlings-Rundweg), which has a 3.9 star rating from 19 reviews. This trail is 6.0 km long with an elevation gain of 163 m.
What is the longest historic site trail in Elm-Lappwald Nature Park?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest historic site trail in Elm-Lappwald Nature Park is Elmkreisel. This trail is estimated to be 76.4 km long.
How many historic site trails are in Elm-Lappwald Nature Park?
There are 25 historic site trails in Elm-Lappwald Nature Park.These historic site trails have an average 3.5-star ratingfrom 155 AllTrails community reviews.
Which historic site trail has the most elevation gain in Elm-Lappwald Nature Park?
Elmkreisel has the most elevation gain for historic site trails with 1,963 m of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Hötensleben - Lappwaldsee - Räbke, which has 1,087 m of elevation gain.
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Suitability
Points of interest
- Drachenberg
- Clarabadteich
- Quellenhofteich
- Ruine am Burgberg
- Pumpenhaus
- Herzogliches Hoflager
- Begegnungsstätte Kloster St. Ludgerus
- St. Ludger's Abbey
- Rastplatz am Badeholz
- Schierpkebach-Quellhaus
- Klosterkirche St. Maria
- Kaiserdom
- Sender
- Burgruine Langeleben
- Kräutergarten
- Kiefelhorn
- Lappwaldsee
- Magdeburger Warte
- Schafsteich
- Wabe