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Best horse riding trails in Lüneburg Heath Nature Park

Best horse riding trails in Lüneburg Heath Nature Park

3.8(37 reviews)

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Lower Saxony
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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
Viewpoint

Top trails

  1. #1 - Marxen am Berge Circular Route

    4.3 (22)·Easy·8.9 km·Est. 2–2.5 hr
    Family-friendly circular route in the Lüneburg Heath Nature Park, Lower Saxony. This route starts at the car park on Drögennindorfer Straße. Shortly after the start, the path leads directly to Marxener Paradies, a small and unusually shaped valley depression with a picnic area. From here a fantastic view of the Kerbtal valley can be enjoyed. Highlights of the hike: - Marxener Paradies - Optional circular route Marxener Paradies - Juniper heath

  2. #2 - Bienen-Route Reitweg

    3.8 (5)·Hard·31.5 km·Est. 8–9 hr

  3. #3 - Heide-Route Reitweg

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

  4. #4 - Riding trail: Schnucken route

    4.0 (1)·Moderate·27.2 km
    Popular bridleway in the Lüneburg Heath Nature Park, Lower Saxony. 27 kilometres of riding fun in the car-free Lüneburg Heath nature reserve. Exception: in Behringen you have to ride along a busy road for a moment. Highlights of the route: - Sandy paths - Tütsberg - Heath landscapes - Heath village of Wilsede

  5. #5 - Schafstallroute Reitweg

    3.4 (2)·Moderate·28.3 km

  6. #6 - Eichenroute Reitweg

    3.5 (2)·Moderate·34.3 km

  7. #7 - Schäferpfad (Reitweg)

    5.0 (1)·Moderate·27.5 km
    Popular bridleway in the Lüneburg Heath Nature Park, Lower Saxony This is a varied bridleway around Egestorf. Car parks and loading areas along the trail can be found in Döhle, Schätzendorf, at the Sahrendorf showground and at Hotel Sudermühlen. Highlights of the route: - Quiet paths - heath landscapes - sandy paths

  8. #8 - Heidekronen Reitweg

    3.0 (1)·Moderate·25.6 km·Est. 6–7 hr

  9. #9 - Hügelgräberpfad Reitweg

    Moderate·28.6 km·Est. 7.5–8 hr

  10. #10 - Mühlenroute Reitweg

    2.0 (1)·Moderate·31.4 km
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Frequently asked questions

Where is the best trail for horse riding in Lüneburg Heath Nature Park?

According to users from AllTrails.com, the best trail for horse riding in Lüneburg Heath Nature Park is Marxen am Berge Circular Route, which has a 4.3 star rating from 22 reviews. This trail is 8.9 km long with an elevation gain of 183 m.

What is the longest horse riding trail in Lüneburg Heath Nature Park?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest horse riding trail in Lüneburg Heath Nature Park is Eichenroute Reitweg. This trail is estimated to be 34.3 km long.

How many horse riding trails are in Lüneburg Heath Nature Park?

There are 13 horse riding trails in Lüneburg Heath Nature Park.These horse riding trails have an average 3.8-star ratingfrom 37 AllTrails community reviews.

Which horse riding trail has the most elevation gain in Lüneburg Heath Nature Park?

Eichenroute Reitweg has the most elevation gain for horse riding trails with 735 m of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Bienen-Route Reitweg, which has 676 m of elevation gain.

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