Best forest trails in Aurich
3.5(135 reviews)
Explore the most popular forest trails near Aurich with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.
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- 4.2 (20)·Easy·6.4 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrPopular hiking event in East Frisia, Lower Saxony. The start of the 10 km route of the East Frisian Freedom March is in Aurich. More information, including about the other routes of the East Frisian Freedom March, is available from the organizer: https://ostfriesischer-freheitsmarsch.de/die-strecken. Highlights of the hike: - familyfriendly - Aurich
- 4.3 (5)·Easy·10 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrA varied and easy hike that can also be incorporated into a cycle tour. The route leads through forest and along a few lakes. The starting point is a small parking lot at the edge of the forest. Follow the forest path and walk parallel to the first lake on the route. However, there is no direct access to the lake via official paths. A short time later, you leave the forest and the trail leads past a second lake on paved paths, although this is on private land. The third and fourth lakes are...
- 3.8 (7)·Moderate·10.1 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrPopular loop trail in East Friesland, Lower Saxony. This 16 km long hike starts at the train station in Aurich and leads from here via Kirchdorf and Westerende-Kirchloog. You walk along the Jade-Ems Canal over a distance of 4 km. Highlights of the hike: - Aurich - Ems Jade Canal - beautiful views
- 5.0 (5)·Moderate·14.6 mi·Est. 5–5.5 hrPopular hiking event in East Friesland, Lower Saxony. This circular tour starts in Aurich and leads through the Ihlower forest on field and forest paths. All current information about the event and the individual routes can be found at the organizer: https://ostfriesischer-freiheitsmarsch.de/die-tracks. Highlights of the hike: - Ihlow Forest - Your sea - Ems Jade Canal
- 4.8 (8)·Hard·26.3 mi·Est. 8.5–9.5 hrDemanding hiking event in East Frisia, Lower Saxony. The start of the 42 km route of the East Frisian Freedom March is in Aurich. More information, including about the other routes of the East Frisian Freedom March, is available from the organizer: https://ostfriesischer-freheitsmarsch.de/die-strecken. Highlights of the hike: - Aurich - Ihlower Forst - Ems-Jade Canal
- 4.0 (3)·Moderate·8.3 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrThere is a small parking lot at the Goldensteinbrücke, but parking is also possible along the street. Parts of the path can also be used for riding with and on horses. It initially goes over a wide sandy path and then through the forest. Many of the byways are rarely used and the grass and plants are tall. (Risk of ticks) At the end of the forest you come to a small bridge that you have to cross to get to the adjacent moorland. Most of the paths here are either paved (in poor condition and...
- 4.3 (4)·Easy·8.9 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrPopular loop trail in East Frisia, Lower Saxony. This beautiful hiking trail in East Frisia leads mostly through extensive fields. During the summer months you can take a dip in the cool water at the bathing lake in Tannenhausen. Highlights of the hike: - Ewiges Meer ("Eternal sea") - Tannenhausen bathing lake
- 3.7 (3)·Moderate·5.2 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrIdyllic hiking trail in Aurich, Lower Saxony. This charming round tour leads from Rahe to Westerende-Kirchloog. There you also have the opportunity for a break and to stop. It goes along the Ems-Jade Canal and then brings you back to the starting point. Highlights of the hike: - Lock Rahe - Lock Kukelorum - Pond Rahe - Ems Jade Canal
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest forest trail in Aurich?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest forest trail in Aurich is Aurich nach Vantaa. This trail is estimated to be 73.3 mi long.
Which forest trail has the most elevation gain in Aurich?
Aurich: With an ascent of 1,781 ft, Aurich nach Vantaa has the most elevation gain of all of the forest trails in the area. The next highest ascent for forest trails is Cycle Tour: Aurich - Radbodsberg - Plaggenburg with 1,033 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult forest trail in Aurich?
The most popular and difficult forest trail in Aurich is Ostfriesischer Freiheitsmarsch: 42km with a 4.8-star rating from 8 reviews.