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Best trail running trails in Steinhuder Meer Nature Park

Best trail running trails in Steinhuder Meer Nature Park

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Lower Saxony
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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 - 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
  2. Through the Rehburg mountains

    #2 - Through the Rehburg mountains

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

  3. #3 - Northern Steinhuder Sea and NSG Totes Moor

    4.9 (3)·Moderate·20.8 km·Est. 5–5.5 hr
    Beautiful round in Lower Saxony. The loop leads around the former Wunstorf Moor nature reserve. Here you can discover the special flora and fauna of the moor, which was once partially drained and utilised. There is an inn near the starting point (follow Alte Hubertusstraße a short distance to the west and then turn left into Alte Moorhütte) where you can stop for a bite to eat. You can arrive by car or take the bus, which stops at the Mardorf Vogeldamm bus stop.
  4. Totes Moor nature reserve from Neustadt am Rübenberge

    #4 - Totes Moor nature reserve from Neustadt am Rübenberge

    4.9 (3)·Moderate·16.7 km·Est. 4–4.5 hr
  5. Grinderwald from Hagen

    #5 - Grinderwald from Hagen

    4.6 (3)·Moderate·12.7 km·Est. 3.5–4 hr
  6. Husum - Heye Glas Lake

    #6 - Husum - Heye Glas Lake

    4.2 (2)·Easy·3.5 km·Est. 0.5–1 hr
    Relaxed walk in Lower Saxony. From Husum we head to the idyllic Heye Glas See. It was created from an old gravel pit belonging to the Heye company. Diving and swimming are possible here today. There is a bus stop and a café in Husum to stop for refreshments after the excursion. The lake is a private property of the company and parking is not permitted here. Highlights: - idyllic lake

  7. #7 - Leinetal from Neustadt am Ruebenberge

    2.8 (7)·Moderate·14.6 km·Est. 3.5–4 hr
    Relaxed circular hiking trail in the Steinhuder Meer Nature Park, Lower Saxony. This is a very scenic circular walk through the Leine valley. The start and finish is in Neustadt am Rübenberge; travelling by public transport is easy. Landestrost Castle, a building in the Weser Renaissance style, is located in the immediate vicinity of the starting point of the hike. The Leine is crossed at the Scharnhorst Bridge near Bordenau, so that the return route runs west of the river. Some stretches...

  8. #8 - Mardorf M4 - Moor trail

    2.3 (3)·Easy·3.7 km·Est. 0.5–1 hr
    Family-friendly circular hiking trail in the Steinhuder Meer Nature Park, Lower Saxony. The Mardorf circular hiking trail M4 can be started at the car park at the Alte Moorhütte, for example. From here, you walk through an idyllic forest to the high moor. In addition to great views of the dead moor and the swamp forest, there is also a moor adventure trail with numerous exciting information boards. Back on the shores of the Steinhuder Meer, you can stop by the Neue Moorhütte observation...

  9. #9 - Teilweg and Plasttenweg loop

    2.0 (1)·Easy·4.8 km·Est. 1–1.5 hr
    Family-friendly circular hike in the Steinhuder Meer Nature Park, Lower Saxony. This relaxed circular route leads along fields and the edge of the forest. Well suited for a walk with children or a round with dogs. Highlights of the hike: - child-friendly - Forest and field paths - beautiful views
  10. Through the northern Grinder forest

    #10 - Through the northern Grinder forest

    2.0 (1)·Moderate·8.9 km·Est. 2–2.5 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 hiking trail for running in Steinhuder Meer Nature Park?

According to users from AllTrails.com, the best hiking trail for running in Steinhuder Meer Nature Park is S1 Ufer-Moorwiesenweg (Steinhuder loop), which has a 4.1 star rating from 15 reviews. This trail is 6.8 km long with an elevation gain of 82 m.

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

According to AllTrails.com, the longest running trail in Steinhuder Meer Nature Park is Northern Steinhuder Sea and NSG Totes Moor. This trail is estimated to be 20.8 km long.

How many running trails are in Steinhuder Meer Nature Park?

There are 11 running trails in Steinhuder Meer Nature Park.These running trails have an average 3.5-star ratingfrom 45 AllTrails community reviews.

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

Grinderwald from Hagen has the most elevation gain for running trails with 297 m of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Totes Moor nature reserve from Neustadt am Rübenberge, which has 267 m of elevation gain.

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