Best cave trails in Lower Saxony

Popular circular hike in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. A great hike to the largest visitor cave in the west of the Harz Mountains. The unicorn cave got its name from bone and tooth finds that were attributed to unicorns in the 16th century. However, later excavations unearthed numerous bear and other large mammal bones and no more unicorn bones. However, the cave still bears its name today and the unicorn drawing by Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz is its symbol. The hike leads around the...

Varied loop trail in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. Short hike from Walkenried towards Sachsenstein and to the Helbing hut with a stamp of the Harz hiking pin. There are some short but steep climbs. Highlights of the hike: - Sachsenstein Castle - Spatenbornwiese - Andreasteich - Hoellenteich ("Hellpond") - beautiful forest paths

Panoramic mountain bike tour in the Harz Mountains, Lower Saxony More variety than on this mountain bike tour through the beautiful low mountain range is hardly possible. You start in the Kaiserpfalz Goslar, ride through the dense forests of the northern Harz, pass a picturesque dam and a cave and have the opportunity to take a break in beautiful villages such as Hahnenklee (refreshment stops). In particular, up to Schalke it is sometimes quite steep uphill, which is why a good basic level...

Highlight-packed circular hike around Walkenried in the Harz Mountains, Lower Saxony. Many idyllic ponds, a striking rock massif, a castle ruin and great views in great nature - the circular route from Walkenried in the Vorharz has all this to offer. The route meanders up and down from Walkenried via Bad Sachsa to Neuhof and back through forest and open terrain. Highlights: - Forest outdoor pool Prior Teich - Sachsenstein castle ruins - Sachsenstein cliff - Lower Crane Pond - Estrus pond -...

Panoramic loop trail in the Weserbergland Nature Park, Lower Saxony. Several historical castles or castle stables can be found on this beautiful hike over the ridge of the Weser Mountains. There is also no lack of great views and nice places to stop for refreshements. Highlights of the hike: - beautiful views - Schaumburg Castle - Paschenburg - Osterburg - Nature reserve crest of the Weser Mountains

Popular loop trail in the Weserbergland Nature Park, Lower Saxony. The Springsteine ("spring stones") are a protected rock formation in the Weserbergland Nature Park. In addition to the natural monument, cultural and historical attractions await the hikers; Both Paschenburg and Schaumburg Castle are along the way. Highlights of the hike: - Spring stones (rock formation) - Paschenburg - Schaumburg Castle - Ridge of the Weser Mountains

Certified, cultural and historical quality hiking trail near Rinteln, Lower Saxony. On this dream tour you can visit three very different castles over a distance of 13 kilometers. You hike on forest roads and natural paths, again and again with great views of the Westeral and the lake district. Highlights of the hike: - Osterburg - Natural monument spring stones - Paschenburg with refreshment stops - Schaumburg Castle

Popular mountain bike tour in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. This beautiful MTB half-day tour is characterized by some ascents and descents as well as idyllic waters. The highest point of the route is the summit of the Schalke, from whose lookout tower there are great views of the Harz mountains. Another highlight is the mighty Okertalsperre - one of the few reservoirs in the Harz Mountains where swimming is allowed. Highlights of the tour: - UNESCO World Heritage Upper Harz Water...

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