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Best bike touring trails in Lüneburg Heath Nature Park

Best bike touring trails in Lüneburg Heath Nature Park

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The Lüneburg Heath Nature Park is located in northern Lower Saxony and is part of the Lüneburg Heath holiday region. Its ideal location between the three cities of Hamburg, Hanover and Bremen makes it a popular destination for day trips and weekend excursions.

The Lüneburg Heath Nature Park was one of the first nature parks in Germany and is now one of the largest and best-known. It covers 107,000 hectares; at its heart in the Lüneburg Heath nature reserve and around the Wilseder Berg, it comprises the largest contiguous areas of heathland in Central Europe. Hikers can also discover heath streams, moors, old forests and picturesque villages with thatched cottages.

Top sights

Stattberg
Stattberg
Peak
Wilseder Berg
Wilseder Berg
Peak
Brunsberg
Brunsberg
Peak
Feenteiche
Feenteiche
Pond
Pferdekopf
Pferdekopf
Peak
Wilseder Berg
Wilseder Berg
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Top trails

  1. #1 - Bispingen: short heather tour (cycle path 1)

    4.6 (8)·Moderate·25.4 km·Est. 6.5–7 hr
    Popular cycle tour in the Lüneburg Heath nature reserve, Lower Saxony. During this cycle tour, you will visit many of the most popular places in the Lüneburg Heath. Most of the paths are well-maintained, but there are some sandy sections. Mountain bikes or touring bikes are recommended. Highlights of the cycle tour: - Brunausee lake - Totengrund - Heath village of Wilsede - Heath museum "Dat ole Huus" - Barrows - Tithe barn in Hörpel

  2. #2 - Wilsede loop trail W1

    3.9 (5)·Easy·3.9 km·Est. 1–1.5 hr
    Family-friendly circular hike in the Lüneburg Heath, Lower Saxony. The Wilsede W1 circular hiking trail starts in Wilsede and leads to the highest elevation on Lüneburg Heath. You can stop off in Wilsede after the hike. Highlights of the hike: - Heath village of Wilsede - Wilsede mountain - Heath landscapes

  3. #3 - Naturist Path Underloh

    4.5 (14)·Moderate·10.1 km·Est. 2.5–3 hr
    (Almost) unique nude hiking trail in the Lüneburg Heath, Lower Saxony. As the name already suggests, you can enjoy naked hiking and cycling in the Lüneburg Heath on this route. The naturist trail Underloh is one of two official nude hiking trails in Germany (the second is the Harzer Naturistenstieg). The start and end point of this circular route is at the car park south-west of Wesel in the direction of Wehlen. From there the hike can be started with or without clothing. The well-marked...

  4. #4 - Cycle route 23 from Hanstedt

    3.5 (5)·Moderate·35.2 km·Est. 8.5–9.5 hr
    Popular cycle tour in the Lüneburg Heath nature reserve, Lower Saxony. This cycle tour starts opposite St Jakobi Church in Hanstedt. You cycle through the Hanstedt mountains, pretty heathland villages such as Undeloh and over the Wilseder Berg, the highest elevation in the Lüneburg Heath at 169 metres above sea level. Highlights of the route: - Heath village of Wilsede - Wilseder Berg - Heath landscapes - Undeloh
  5. Landwehr Tour

    #5 - Landwehr Tour

    4.7 (5)·Moderate·9.3 km·Est. 2–2.5 hr

  6. #6 - Niederhaverbeck - Tuetsberg - Osterheide

    4.7 (2)·Moderate·26.7 km·Est. 6.5–7 hr
    Popular circular walk or cycle tour in the Lüneburg Heath nature reserve, Lower Saxony. Schneverdingen is one of the most popular holiday resorts in the Lüneburg Heath region. The extensive heaths, surrounding moors and beautiful forests make the town an excellent base for excursions. The route suggested here leads in a large loop through the Lüneburg Heath nature reserve and can be completed either on foot or by bike. Highlights of the route: - Heath - Schneverdingen - Niederhaverbeck and...

  7. #7 - Heide-Route Reitweg

    5.0 (2)·Moderate·29.1 km·Est. 7.5–8 hr

  8. #8 - Heide Region Radweg 17

    3.8 (3)·Moderate·31.5 km·Est. 7.5–8.5 hr

  9. #9 - Durch die Heide von Schneverdingen

    4.2 (9)·Moderate·7.6 km·Est. 1.5–2 hr
    Family-friendly circular tour through Schneverdingen and the heath of Schneverdingen, Lower Saxony. This extended walk starts at Schneverdingen railway station and offers a wonderful excursion out of the town. The route runs along the edge of the town into the green areas of the surrounding heathland. All paths are easy to walk on and offer wonderful views of the greenery and romantic flowerbeds in the heath garden. The way back is a stroll through the town. There are several places to stop...

  10. #10 - Zum Silvestersee und Pietzmoor

    3.3 (4)·Easy·26.6 km·Est. 6.5–7 hr
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Frequently asked questions

Where is the best trail for bike touring in Lüneburg Heath Nature Park?

According to users from AllTrails.com, the best trail for bike touring in Lüneburg Heath Nature Park is Bispingen: short heather tour (cycle path 1), which has a 4.6 star rating from 8 reviews. This trail is 25.4 km long with an elevation gain of 474 m.

What is the longest bike touring trail in Lüneburg Heath Nature Park?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest bike touring trail in Lüneburg Heath Nature Park is Team Rynkeby Lund: Lübeck to Verden. This trail is estimated to be 214.4 km long.

How many bike touring trails are in Lüneburg Heath Nature Park?

There are 39 bike touring trails in Lüneburg Heath Nature Park.These bike touring trails have an average 3.6-star ratingfrom 78 AllTrails community reviews.

Which bike touring trail has the most elevation gain in Lüneburg Heath Nature Park?

Team Rynkeby Lund: Lübeck to Verden has the most elevation gain for bike touring trails with 3,350 m of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Lübeck to Walsrode World Bird Park, which has 2,812 m of elevation gain.

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