Best short trails in Lüneburg Heath Nature Park
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.
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- 4.6 (28)·Easy·2.9 km·Est. 0.5–1 hrHistorical fairytale trail in Jesteburg, Lower Saxony. The fairytale book for the trail is available from the Jesteburg tourist information centre and offers both young and old a great experience with lots to discover. The beautiful Kleckerwald forest offers 15 interactive and 5 great climbing and balance stations. Highlights: Stations to take part in, including: - The lost map - Sound station - Water nymphs - The scale of the golden carp - A common theft - A happy village - The snake - The...
- 3.9 (5)·Easy·3.9 km·Est. 1–1.5 hrFamily-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
- 4.0 (2)·Easy·3.9 km·Est. 0.5–1 hrFamily-friendly loop trail in the Lueneburg Heath nature reserve, Lower Saxony. It doesn't get much quieter and more natural than the Wilseder loop trail 2: The route runs through the heart of the car-free Lueneburg Heath nature reserve. The Einblicke in Abgruende ("views into gorges") route owes its name to the Totengrund and Steingrund, which are characterised by heathland and steep slopes. You often hike directly along the slopes of the two valleys. Attention: The heath town of Wilsede...
- 4.3 (9)·Moderate·2.7 km·Est. 0.5–1 hrFamily-friendly circular trail in the Lüneburg Heath nature reserve, Lower Saxony. The Weseler Heide is a real insider tip for a relaxed hike in the Lüneburg Heath. Significantly less crowded than the heathlands near Undeloh and around the Wilseder Berg, the Weseler Heide is in no way inferior to the better-known hiking regions in the Lüneburg Heath. The broom heather usually blooms here between August and September - the circular route is of course particularly beautiful at this...
- 4.6 (7)·Easy·3.1 km·Est. 0.5–1 hrFamily-friendly walk in the Lüneburg Heath Nature Park, Lower Saxony. The Lüneburg Heath Wildlife Park invites you to go on exciting discovery tours with the whole family. In addition to many wild animals, playgrounds, refreshment stops and well-maintained paths make for a great experience. Highlights of the hike: - child-friendly - Many different wild animals - playground
- 4.4 (4)·Easy·3.4 km·Est. 0.5–1 hrBarrier-free loop trail in the Lueneburg Heath nature reserve, Lower Saxony. This is the longer version of the "Im Tal der Haverbeek" loop trail, which is suitable for prams and wheelchairs. The route runs through landscapes that are very typical of the Lueneburg Heath - heathland, an idyllic river valley and lush green meadows. There are benches every 200 m, so you can take breaks along the way and enjoy the view of the heathland. Refreshments and barrier-free toilets are available at...
- 4.1 (4)·Easy·3.1 km·Est. 0.5–1 hrA beautiful circular hiking trail through the Lüneburg Heath nature reserve. Under old oak trees, through cool forests and across open heathland up to the Wilseder Berg. It starts at the heath museum "Dat ole Huus" in Wilsede. At 169.2 metres, the Wilseder Berg is the highest point on the North German Plain. In good weather, you have a fantastic view into the distance.
- 4.2 (8)·Easy·4.2 km·Est. 1–1.5 hrFamily-friendly circular hike in the Lüneburg Heath Nature Park, Lower Saxony. This is a lovely short hike in the Lüneburg Heath. The route starts at Südergellersen sports ground and runs through fields and forest. Highlights of the hike: - child-friendly - Hambörn observation tower - Südergellersen village nature trail
- 5.0 (1)·Easy·1.4 km·Est. 0.5–1 hrBarrier-free loop trail in the Lueneburg Heath nature reserve, Lower Saxony. This is the shorter version of the "Im Tal der Haverbeeke" ("In the Haverbeeke Valley") loop trail, which is suitable for prams and wheelchairs. The loop trail is made of compacted dirt and the gradient is 6 % or less if you do the loop clockwise as suggested. Rest areas, which can be found every 200 m along the way, invite you to take a break and enjoy the view of the heathland and meadows around the Haverbeeke....
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