Best wildlife 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) -...
- 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
- 3.4 (18)·Moderate·7.6 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrFamily-friendly circular hiking trail in the Elm-Lappwald Nature Park, Lower Saxony. The circular hiking trail 9 owes its name to the more than 130-year-old triplet pine, Helmstedt's most famous tree. In addition to the striking pine tree and plenty of unspoilt nature, hikers can also look forward to relics of German-German border history in the Lapp Forest. Highlights of the hike: - Triple pine - Idyllic forest paths - Moosbruch refuge - Düsterbeek - Helmstedter Landwehr - 1st Walbecker Warte
- 4.0 (10)·Easy·5.6 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrFamily-friendly circular hiking trail in the Elm-Lappwald Nature Park, Lower Saxony. This is a nice, short loop for the whole family that runs through the Lappwald nature reserve. A short detour leads to the student pond, which served as a meeting place for Helmstedt students between 1576 and 1810. Highlights of the hike: - Idyllic forest paths - Moosbruch refuge - Student pond
- 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)
- 3.8 (2)·Moderate·5.1 km·Est. 1–1.5 hrBeautiful loop through the forest near Langeleben, Lower Saxony This short, wooded circular route leads from the forest car park near FriedWald Elm to the Königslutter transmitter and back. It is uphill for about 1.5 kilometres to the transmitter and you have a beautiful view of the surrounding countryside. Highlights: - Quiet paths - Königslutter transmitter
- 3.1 (8)·Moderate·9.7 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrRelaxed loop trail in the Elm-Lappwald Nature Park, Lower Saxony. The starting and finishing point of this loop trail through the Lappwald, which is easy to walk, is the car park at Quellenhof near Bad Helmstedt. You can also stop here for refreshments after the hike (note restaurant hours). The route runs almost continuously through the Lappwald. Some traffic noise is to be expected near the motorway. Highlights of the hike: - idyllic forest trails - Quellenhof - views of Helmstedt
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the best wildlife trail to hike in Elm-Lappwald Nature Park?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best wildlife 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 wildlife trail in Elm-Lappwald Nature Park?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest wildlife trail in Elm-Lappwald Nature Park is Elmkreisel. This trail is estimated to be 76.4 km long.
How many wildlife trails are in Elm-Lappwald Nature Park?
There are 14 wildlife trails in Elm-Lappwald Nature Park.These wildlife trails have an average 3.6-star ratingfrom 121 AllTrails community reviews.
Which wildlife trail has the most elevation gain in Elm-Lappwald Nature Park?
Elmkreisel has the most elevation gain for wildlife trails with 1,963 m of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Elz W03 Großer Elz-Rundweg, which has 256 m of elevation gain.
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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