Best dog-friendly trails in Lower Saxony

Panoramic loop around Harzburg Castle, Saxony. The ruins of Harzburg Castle are located on the Großer Burgberg, above the town of Bad Harzburg in Saxony. The starting point on the castle grounds can be reached by cable car or a steep footpath. There are great views of the Harz Mountains from the mountain. Restored parts of the castle include the castle fountain, the remains of a tower, parts of the castle walls and the gate system. A restaurant also invites to linger. From there, the trail...

This route is the first stage of the Harzer Hexen-Stieg, a long-distance hiking trail that crosses the Harz Mountains from Osterode am Harz to Buntenbock. The trail leads steadily uphill from the historic town of Osterode along the Upper Harz Water System, a UNESCO World Heritage Site consisting of historic dams and canals. Hikers pass through dense spruce forests and idyllic ponds, which are typical of the southern Harz landscape. Overnight stays are available in hotels and traditional...

Popular loop trail n the Wildeshauser Geest Nature Park, Lower Saxony. The Hasbruch is an idyllic primeval forest near Ganderkesee - several mighty oaks, some of which are protected as natural monuments, lie directly along the path. Highlights of the hike: - Brookbaeke observation tower - Natural monument Friederikeneiche - Hasbruch jungle - Georg-Marien-oak

This route is stage 2 of the Harz Witches’ Trail, a long-distance route crossing the Harz Mountains from Buntenbock to Torfhaus. The path leads through the heart of the Upper Harz, following the UNESCO World Heritage Upper Harz Water Management System. Hikers pass scenic mountain meadows and the ascent at the Steile Wand before reaching Torfhaus, which offers views of the Brocken. Stays occur in guesthouses and hotels in Buntenbock or Torfhaus, as wild camping is strictly prohibited in the...

Great loop on the Buntenbocker mountain meadows, Lower Saxony. The route leads along the ditches and reservoirs of the Upper Harz Water Management UNESCO World Heritage Site. These are mining ponds between mountain meadows and forests near Clausthal. This themed trail, whose theme deals with the uses and connections of the ditches and ponds with the former Rosenhof mining district west of Clausthal, is provided with numerous information boards from the Harzwasserwerke. The hike to see the...

Popular loop trail in the Wildeshauser Geest Nature Park, Lower Saxony. The Hasbruch is ideal for hiking, walking and jogging. There are wide, long forest paths as well as fairytale-like winding paths. You pass two beautiful ponds and several striking trees. Highlights of the hike: - idyllic forest paths - Peterteich - Friederiken oak - information boards - Dicke Eiche ("Thick oak") - Klingenberg pond

Varied loop trail near Bad Bentheimer. A nice loop from Bad Bentheimer Kurpark. As the name of the hike suggests, there is a Hute forest on the way, which, in keeping with the centuries-old tradition, is still grazed by Galloway cattle and Dutch country goats. Highlights of the hike: - Bad Bentheim spa gardens - beautiful forest paths - Hutewald - Forest adventure trail

Panoramic hike in the Harz Mountains, Lower Saxony. Starting a little north of the health resort Bad Lauterberg, this forest and panoramic hike leads to the Großer Knollen. There is an observation tower here, from which one has an excellent all-round view of the southern Harz. There are two stamping points for the Harz hiking pin along this route. Highlights of the hike: - Grosser Knollen - lookout tower - beautiful views over the Harz Mountains

Leisurely walk near Garbsen, Lower Saxony. A nice walk in the varied north German landscape west of Langenhagen Airport near Hanover. The tour starts in a parking lot. The paths are weatherproof and easily accessible at any time of the year. Ideal for a short walk or a Nordic walking tour. Highlights of the hike: - nice views - open field landscape

Popular walk near Ihlow, Lower Saxony. A nice little loop that is a real pleasure in every season. The starting point is the parking lot or the Kirchloog bus stop. This loop is great for hikers with dogs and/or children. Highlights of the hike: - child-friendly - Ems-Jade Canal - Ringkanal