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Best trails near Lichtemeer

4.2(64 reviews)

Lichtemeer: This area is best seen from the trail. Good news: 13 trails will get you there, including hiking trails. Plan your trip with hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you. Lichtemeer: Explore this area from one of 2 easy hiking routes or discover child friendly routes for your next family trip. Lichtemeer: Looking for a challenge? Choose from 11 more difficult routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Lichtemeer are perfect for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts.

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  1. #1 - Goettingen Forest Circular Route

    4.5 (12)·Hard·17.4 km·Est. 4.5–5 hr
    Popular circular route in Göttingen city forest, Lower Saxony. This beautiful hike leads through Göttingen's city forest from the lower end of the Schillerwiese on the edge of the city to the Bismarckstein ("elephant toilet"). The route leads along the edge of the forest to the Sengerfeld - an orchard planted with the help of the Lions Club. After a loop around the Kerstlingeröder field, the route leads back to the Schillerwiese via the Jägerhof am Kehr. Highlights of the hike: -...

  2. #2 - Kerstlingeroeder field loop

    4.6 (11)·Moderate·6.1 km·Est. 1.5–2 hr
    Popular circular hiking trail near Goettingen, Lower Saxony. This route, which is suitable for hiking and running, starts at the wild animal enclosure at Kehr, where you can observe wild boar and fallow deer up close. Then it's a relaxed loop through the Goettingen city forest and the Kerstlingeroeder Feld around the Sauberg. Highlights of the hike: - Wild animal enclosure at Kehr - Sauberg - Nature reserve Stadtwald Goettingen and Kerstlingeroeder Feld

  3. #3 - Rundwanderweg Rohns - Tour lila Kreis

    5.0 (4)·Moderate·7.1 km·Est. 2–2.5 hr

  4. #4 - Göttingen City Forest at Kehr

    4.2 (8)·Easy·2.1 km·Est. 0.5–1 hr
    This popular route leads through the local recreation area on the Hainberg, the eastern high plateau above the university city of Göttingen. The trail starts at the traditional excursion destination Am Kehr and opens up the extensive beech forests of Göttingen's city forest. The route runs along a mixture of wide, well-maintained hiking trails, shady forest roads and near-natural paths. A central highlight is the game reserve at Kehr, where visitors can observe fallow deer and wild boar at...

  5. #5 - Göttingen City Forest: Fallow Deer Enclosure - Bismarck Tower

    4.2 (5)·Moderate·6.6 km·Est. 2–2.5 hr
    Wonderful circular hike in the city forest of Göttingen, Lower Saxony. A great loop through Göttingen's city forest, where there is always something to discover - and in pleasant peace and quiet under the canopy of leaves. There is a small refreshment stop and an ice cream parlour at the fallow deer enclosure. From the Bismarck Tower, you can enjoy the view of Göttingen and the Leine Valley at weekends and on public holidays between April and October. There is also a public toilet here. The...

  6. #6 - Geschichtliche Wanderung durch den Göttinger Wald

    4.7 (7)·Moderate·12.9 km·Est. 3.5–4 hr
    Varied circular trail through the Göttinger Wald forest near Göttingen in Lower Saxony. This beautiful and varied route leads along lovely forest and meadow paths to the ruins of the Kerstlingeröderfeld estate. Around 1300, a large area of forest was cleared in Göttingen Forest to make way for farmland. A settlement was built in the centre of this cleared area. Today, only the ruins of a large estate and the former stables and storehouses remain. Today, this area is a nature...

  7. #7 - Göttingen Kehr - Wenekopf - Sauberg

    4.4 (4)·Moderate·8.4 km·Est. 2.5–3 hr

  8. #8 - DAV Tour 2 Alte Kulturlandschaften

    4.1 (5)·Moderate·13.5 km·Est. 4–4.5 hr
    Popular circular hike near Göttingen, Lower Saxony. A beautiful circular hike near Göttingen with many great views. A highlight is the Bismarck Tower on the Kleperberg. The route is also suitable for mountain biking. Highlights of the hike: - Fallow deer enclosure - Kleperberg - Bismarck Tower Göttingen

  9. #9 - Schillerwiese - Plesse Castle Ruins

    4.5 (2)·Hard·26.6 km·Est. 7–8 hr
    Panoramic hike near Göttingen, Lower Saxony. This is a relatively long hike from Schillerwiese to the two highest viewpoints, Mackenröder Spitze and Hünstollen, and from there to the old castle ruins of Plesse. The route begins in Schillerwiese, one of Göttingen's beautiful parks, and leads next to the small Reinsgraben to its source, the Reinsbrunnen. From Kehr, the route leads across the large former army training area Kerstlingeröder Feld back into the forest. The Kerstlingeröder Feld is...

  10. #10 - Drachenberg and Menzelberg from Goettingen

    3.5 (2)·Hard·19.6 km·Est. 5.5–6 hr
    Popular circular route in Göttingen city forest, Lower Saxony. This is a beautiful trail through the green countryside surrounding Göttingen, taking in the villages of Herberhausen, Roringen and Nikolausberg. The hike mainly runs along the edges of the forest, with the exception of the detour to the Kehr due to the better roads and paths. The Bratental valley is full of birds that are not often seen in other areas of Göttingen. It is also home to rare orchids and other plants that can only...
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Frequently asked questions

What are the different types of hiking trails near Lichtemeer?

There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Lichtemeer. On AllTrails.com/en-gb/, you'll find 12 hiking trails, and more.

Where is the best place to hike near Lichtemeer?

According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Lichtemeer is Goettingen Forest Circular Route, which has a 4.5 star rating from 12 reviews. This trail is 17.4 km long with an elevation gain of 423 m.

What is the longest trail near Lichtemeer?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Lichtemeer is Schillerwiese - Plesse Castle Ruins. This trail is estimated to be 26.6 km long.

Which trail has the most elevation gain near Lichtemeer?

Lichtemeer: With an ascent of 628 m, Schillerwiese - Plesse Castle Ruins has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Drachenberg and Menzelberg from Goettingen with 569 m of elevation gain.

What is the most popular and difficult trail near Lichtemeer?

The most popular and difficult trail near Lichtemeer is Goettingen Forest Circular Route with a 4.5-star rating from 12 reviews.

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