Best backpacking trails in Hamburg

The Heidschnuckenweg is a premier long-distance hiking trail stretching 223 km (138 miles) from Hamburg-Fischbek to Celle, typically completed in 13 stages. This scenic route traverses the Lüneburg Heath, showcasing a mosaic of purple-flowering heathlands, ancient juniper groves, and shaded woodland paths. Hikers encounter the rolling hills of the Wilseder Berg and the serene valley of the Seeve river while passing through traditional half-timbered villages. Accommodations are plentiful along...

Picturesque Freudenthalweg long-distance hiking trail through the Lüneburg Heath. Depending on the fitness of the hiker, the Freudenthalweg long-distance hiking trail can be covered in 5 to 7 stages. The entire route leads over 151 km from Harburg to Verden and has very few vertical meters that have to be overcome. This makes the route ideal for inexperienced hikers. The landscape of the route leads through peaceful heathland, so that you can enjoy the silence of the region and listen to...

Demanding, promising route in Hamburg. On this route you hike along the north-eastern edge of Hamburg. There are several S-Bahn and U-Bahn stations along the way, so you also have the option of shortening the tour. The path leads from Ohlstedt to Bergedorf. Highlights of the hike: - Wohldorf Forest - Heidkupplungmoor and surroundings - Summer swimming pool in Volksdorf - Meienthun - Öjendorfer See - Ellerholz - Bergedorf

Stage D of the long-distance cycle route "Elberadweg", Lower Saxony. This section of the route is characterized by the left Elbe marsh and the right Elbe steep slopes, as well as the old shipping town of Lauenburg. The Hohe Elbufer with its magnificent views of the Elbmarsch is an unmistakable invitation here to continue your journey from Geesthacht. The centuries-old rural culture offers variety through villages and buildings between the towns. This route runs along the left side of the...

10th stage of the official long-distance cycle route D-Route 1 along the North Sea coast of Germany The D-Route D1 leads from the Dutch border along the North Sea coast to the Danish border. The route is usually on paved roads with little traffic. The long-distance cycle path is partially signposted with the D1 logo (half a wheel and "1" on a red background). Along the route there are numerous rest stops and opportunities to shorten the tour by bus and train. Highlights: - idyllic cycling...

Picturesque Freudenthalweg long-distance hiking trail through the Lüneburg Heath. This is the first stage of the Freudenthalweg long-distance hiking trail, which leads from Harburg to Steppenden. Immediately accessible by bus from Harburg S-Bahn station, the Freudenthalweg begins at the loop at the end of the line 144. From there it goes along the Eißendorfer forest and through the forest area "Im Stuck". Highlights: -Eißendorfer Forest -Siebenhügelweg - Neolithic tomb -Olen Försterhus

Popular bike tour in the Rosengarten state forest, Hamburg/Lower Saxony. The Schwarze Berge bike tour (Tour R3) leads through the slightly hilly forest areas and heathland of the Schwarze Berge ("Black Mountains"). The half-day tour can easily be extended to a full-day tour by visiting some of the attractions near the route. A visit to the open-air museum on the Kiekeberg, the Schwarze Berge wildlife park or the Fuerstendenkmal is well worth it. The consistently signposted R3 tour mainly...

Popular bike tour ride in Hamburg. This beautiful RTF of the cycling community runs from Rothenburgsort Hamburg v. 1893 eV along the Doven Elbe to the Krapphofschleuse. From here you continue in the direction of Geesthacht before you cycle back to Hamburg following the Elbe. Highlights of the tour: - Holzhafen nature reserve - Eichbaumsee - Dove Elbe water park

4th partial stage of the official long-distance cycle route pilgrims route (D-Route 7) from Flensburg to Aachen This long-distance cycle route is part of the EuroVelo route EV3, which runs as a trans-European pilgrimage route from Trondheim in Norway to Santiago de Compostela in Spain and thus through Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Germany, Belgium, France and Spain. Almost all of the route is signposted with the D7 logo (half wheel with number 7 on a red background). Highlights: - Exciting...