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Best forest trails in Steinhuder Meer Nature Park

Best forest trails in Steinhuder Meer Nature Park

3.8(199 reviews)

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Lower Saxony
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#5 of 14 nature parks

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The Steinhuder Meer Nature Park covers around 420 square kilometres. The core zone of the area is the lake "Steinhuder Meer". It also includes many protected areas, which in turn provide habitats for flora and fauna. The extensive moorland areas, floating meadows, dunes, mountains and shady forests of the glacial moraine landscape are home to white-tailed eagles, water buffalo and moor frogs.

Top trails

  1. #1 - Lake Steinhude Circular Route

    4.5 (93)·Moderate·30.4 km·Est. 7–8 hr
    The signposted route runs around Lower Saxony’s largest lake – the Steinhuder Meer. Covering an area of around 30 km², the lake is a popular local leisure destination in the Hanover region and is renowned for its excellent water quality. The lakeside path can be explored on foot or by bike. Campsites offer the option of splitting the route into several day stages. There are several places to stop for refreshments along the way. The tour can be started from various points and undertaken in...

  2. #2 - S1 Ufer-Moorwiesenweg (Steinhuder loop)

    4.1 (15)·Easy·6.8 km·Est. 1.5–2 hr
    Family-friendly circular hiking trail in the Steinhuder Meer Nature Park, Lower Saxony. This scenic walk along the Steinhuder Meer leads directly along the shore for long stretches. Most of the path is also suitable for wheelchairs. Highlights of the walk: - child-friendly - Shore path on the Steinhuder Meer - Wilhelmsstein - beautiful views

  3. #3 - Erlebnisweg Totes Moor

    3.5 (20)·Moderate·10.5 km·Est. 2.5–3 hr
    Popular moor adventure trail in the Steinhuder Meer Nature Park, Lower Saxony. The Totes Moor adventure trail leads along a beautiful route through the Totes Moor nature reserve, which is located in the Steinhuder Meer nature park. The trail starts at "Car Park 11 Alte Moorhütte". The path is part of the Steinhuder Meer circular route and leads to the Grossenheidorn Tower. Several experience stations show the typical animal and plant world, the use of the moors and what the current measures...

  4. #4 - From Wunstorf to the Steinhuder Meer

    4.8 (18)·Moderate·38.8 km·Est. 9–10 hr
    Popular cycle tour in the Steinhuder Meer Nature Park, Lower Saxony. This 40 km cycle tour from Wunstorf takes you around the Steinhuder Meer. If required, you can stay overnight, for example at the Mardorf campsite Highlights of the tour: - Steinhuder Meer - Meerbruchswiesen nature reserve - Eastern shore of the Steinhuder Meer nature reserve - Steinhude
  5. Through the Rehburg mountains

    #5 - Through the Rehburg mountains

    3.6 (7)·Moderate·5.8 km·Est. 1.5–2 hr

  6. #6 - Marienseer Klostertannen from Mariensee

    4.2 (3)·Easy·5.8 km·Est. 1.5–2 hr

  7. #7 - Radwanderrundweg Rehburg-Loccum D - Dino-Tour

    3.9 (5)·Easy·24.5 km·Est. 5.5–6 hr

  8. #8 - Wanderroute rund um Wölpinghausen

    4.1 (5)·Moderate·10.9 km·Est. 2.5–3 hr
    Beautiful circular route from Wölpinghausen, Lower Saxony This circular route leads from Wölpinghausen to Wiedenbrügge and back via Bad Rehburg. The landscape between the villages consists of forest and farmland. The paths are mostly well-maintained forest tracks or country lanes that are easy to walk on. Shortly before the end, the route climbs a little to the 136 metre high Wölpinghausener Berg, from where you can enjoy the far-reaching views. Highlights: - Varied route - Wölpinghausen Hill

  9. #9 - Wunstorf zum Steinhuder Meer

    4.5 (3)·Easy·16.9 km·Est. 4–4.5 hr

  10. #10 - Hermann-Löns-Wanderweg um Brokeloh

    4.0 (1)·Moderate·10 km·Est. 2.5–3 hr
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At the three information centres Naturparkhaus Mardorf, Steinhude and Insel Wilhelmstein, visitors can find lots of details about the natural features of the region. Admission to the nature park centre is free. It is open from Tue - Fri from 11am - 5pm and at weekends from 11am - 6pm.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the best forest trail to hike in Steinhuder Meer Nature Park?

According to users from AllTrails.com, the best forest trail to hike in Steinhuder Meer Nature Park is Lake Steinhude Circular Route, which has a 4.5 star rating from 93 reviews. This trail is 30.4 km long with an elevation gain of 451 m.

What is the longest forest trail in Steinhuder Meer Nature Park?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest forest trail in Steinhuder Meer Nature Park is RTF RSC-Nienburg - 124 Route. This trail is estimated to be 125.5 km long.

How many forest trails are in Steinhuder Meer Nature Park?

There are 30 forest trails in Steinhuder Meer Nature Park.These forest trails have an average 3.8-star ratingfrom 199 AllTrails community reviews.

Which forest trail has the most elevation gain in Steinhuder Meer Nature Park?

RTF RSC-Nienburg - 124 Route has the most elevation gain for forest trails with 2,057 m of total ascent. The park's runner-up is RTF RSC-Nienburg - 91er Strecke, which has 1,596 m of elevation gain.

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