Harburg Hills
38.9kmLength
1,042mElevation gain
10.5–12hrEstimated time
Circular
Varied tour in the south of Hamburg
This circular route enchants with a lot of variety and pure nature: It passes the gentle hills of the heathland and natural paths lead through dense forests and to some impressive elevations for the north German plain - and all this right outside the gates of the cosmopolitan city of Hamburg. Some parts of the route suggested here are also very popular with mountain bikers.
Highlights of the hike:
- Harburg Hills
- Hasselbrack (highest point in Hamburg)
- Nature reserve beech forests in the Rosengarten
- Open-air museum on the Kiekeberg
- Black mountains
- Outdoor Church
- Detour to the Black Mountains wildlife park (optional)
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Top sights
Hasselbrack
Peak
Fistelberge
Peak
Bredenberg
Peak
Gipfelbuch
Attraction
Lustberg
Peak
Reiherberg
Peak
Kaiserstuhl
Peak
Langer Stein
Peak
Gannaberg
Peak
Wulmsberg
Peak
Haidberge
Peak
Hülsenberg
Peak
Lüneburger Landgarten
Attraction
Opferberg
Peak
Falkenberg
Peak
Scheinberg
Peak
Schanzenberg
Peak
Vogelhüttenberg
Peak
Kiekeberg
Peak
Schäfer Ast-Garten
Attraction
Dampfmaschine
Attraction
Pilzkiosk
Attraction
Pilzkiosk (K7)
Attraction
Landwirtschaftlicher Entdeckergarten
Garden
Obst- und Gartenbau
Attraction
Top sights
Hasselbrack
Peak
Fistelberge
Peak
Bredenberg
Peak
Gipfelbuch
Attraction
Lustberg
Peak
Reiherberg
Peak
Kaiserstuhl
Peak
Langer Stein
Peak
Gannaberg
Peak
Wulmsberg
Peak
Haidberge
Peak
Hülsenberg
Peak
Lüneburger Landgarten
Attraction
Opferberg
Peak
Falkenberg
Peak
Scheinberg
Peak
Schanzenberg
Peak
Vogelhüttenberg
Peak
Kiekeberg
Peak
Schäfer Ast-Garten
Attraction
Dampfmaschine
Attraction
Pilzkiosk
Attraction
Pilzkiosk (K7)
Attraction
Landwirtschaftlicher Entdeckergarten
Garden
Obst- und Gartenbau
Attraction
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Frequently asked questions
What’s helpful to know about this trail?
Try this 38.9-km circular trail near Hamburg, Hamburg. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 10 h 29 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking and mountain biking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day.
What is the expected weather this week for Harburg Hills?
Expected weather for Harburg Hills for the next 5 days is:
- Sun 20 September - 16.4 degrees/drizzle
- Mon 21 September - 16.6 degrees/clear
- Tue 22 September - 18.6 degrees/drizzle
- Wed 23 September - 15.9 degrees/showers
- Thu 24 September - 16.5 degrees/clear
Where is Harburg Hills located?
Harburg Hills is a trail located in Staatsforst Rosengarten.
How hard is Harburg Hills?
Harburg Hills is considered a hard hike that covers 38.9 km, with an elevation gain of 1,042 m. It takes about 10.5–12 hr to complete. Hard trails usually cover longer distances, and may have long or steep climbs or more difficult obstacles.
What is the elevation gain for Harburg Hills?
Harburg Hills is considered a hard hike that covers 38.9 km, with an elevation gain of 1,042 m. It takes about 10.5–12 hr to complete. Hard trails usually cover longer distances, and may have long or steep climbs or more difficult obstacles.
Is Harburg Hills a circular?
Harburg Hills is a circular trail that covers 38.9 km, with an elevation gain of 1,042 m. It takes about 10.5–12 hr to complete. Circular trails have the same starting point and endpoint. You'll follow a single route without retracing your steps.
How long is Harburg Hills?
Harburg Hills is a circular trail that covers 38.9 km, with an elevation gain of 1,042 m. It takes about 10.5–12 hr to complete. Circular trails have the same starting point and endpoint. You'll follow a single route without retracing your steps.
Are dogs allowed on Harburg Hills?
Dogs may be allowed on Harburg Hills. Be sure to check regulations before heading out.
Is mountain biking allowed at Harburg Hills?
Mountain biking is allowed on Harburg Hills in Staatsforst Rosengarten. Double check if the trail is mixed use or MTB-only.
Are there forests at Harburg Hills?
Yes, Harburg Hills is a forest trail in Staatsforst Rosengarten.
Are there wildflowers at Harburg Hills?
Yes, trailgoers have reported a variety of wildflower types on Harburg Hills, though the specific types can vary from month to month.
Is there wildlife at Harburg Hills?
Yes, many trailgoers have spotted wildlife at Harburg Hills in Staatsforst Rosengarten. Always observe wildlife from a safe distance.
Last updated on 18 September 2026 at 03:20 GMT+0