Best lake trails in Aurich
3.6(63 reviews)
Explore the most popular lake 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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- 4.3 (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...
- 4.5 (4)·Easy·1.7 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hrFamily-friendly hiking excursion in Lower Saxony. Tannenhausen is the northwestern district of Aurich. Here is the well-developed, well-kept bathing lake, which is very popular with the local residents. You will find a classic sandy beach, on the edge of which there is a fenced beach for dogs. But there is also a lot of greenery to see, water sports facilities and plenty of opportunities to satisfy culinary needs. Accessible by bus and train. There are places to stop for refreshments in the...
- 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
- 4.0 (1)·Easy·21.6 mi·Est. 7–7.5 hrPopular bike tour near Aurich, Lower Saxony. A bike tour through the former moor landscape of the Eternal Sea, which is Germany's largest raised bog lake with around 90 hectares. There are several restaurants along the landscape adventure route. Highlights of the route: - information boards - Ewiges Meer ("Eternal sea") - Berumerfehner Moor - Tannenhausen bathing lake
- 3.9 (2)·Moderate·22.6 mi·Est. 7–8 hrRelaxed bike tour in East Friesland, Lower Saxony. This 36 km long bike tour leads from Aurich through the Fehnland. The flat landscape is repeatedly criss-crossed by canals and is made for a very leisurely bike ride. Highlights of the tour: - Aurich - Ihlow Forest - Krummes Tief - Ems Jade Canal
- 4.0 (1)·Easy·22.7 mi·Est. 7–8 hrAurich as the starting point for a bike tour with a piece along the Ems-Jade Canal and continuing on small branch routes without much car traffic to Westgroßefehn. It is worth visiting the Eiland tea room and the nature reserve, which can be reached via a footpath from the tea room's beer garden. It continues on an old field path through a high moor landscape to the east, then follows the small paths to Holtrop and on to the Ems-Jade Canal. Here you can decide either to drive along the canal...
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest lake trail in Aurich?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest lake trail in Aurich is Von Aurich über Greetsiel zum Leuchtturm Pilsum. This trail is estimated to be 51.6 mi long.
Which lake trail has the most elevation gain in Aurich?
Aurich: With an ascent of 1,033 ft, Cycle Tour: Aurich - Radbodsberg - Plaggenburg has the most elevation gain of all of the lake trails in the area. The next highest ascent for lake trails is Von Aurich über Greetsiel zum Leuchtturm Pilsum with 915 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult lake trail in Aurich?
The most popular and difficult lake trail in Aurich is Ostfriesischer Freiheitsmarsch: 42km with a 4.8-star rating from 8 reviews.