Best river trails in Gifhorn
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Explore the most popular river trails near Gifhorn 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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- 4.5 (17)·Moderate·6.8 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrPopular loop trail in the valley of the Aller, Lower Saxony. Pine forests, dunes overgrown with heather, moorland, the picturesque valley of the Aller - it never gets boring on this hike near Gifhorn. Most of the time you move through the nature reserves Fahle Heide and Gifhorner Heide. A special gem is the Heidesee, which used to be open to tourists with a restaurant and pedal boat rentals, but is now rather quiet. Highlights of the hike: - Gifhorner Heider nature reserve - Fahle Heide...
- 4.7 (11)·Easy·3.2 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrPopular loop near Gifhorn, Lower Saxony. Next to Gifhorn Castle is the Schlosssee, which is circumnavigated once on this route. Whatever the weather, the lakes and valleys of the Allertal invite everyone to take leisurely walks or jogs. In the magnificent Welfen Castle there is a historical museum worth seeing. There is parking, benches to rest and several places to eat or drink coffee. Highlights of the hike: - child friendly - Gifhorn Castle - Castle Lake - Detour to the International...
- 4.5 (3)·Easy·8.2 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrPopular bike tour in the Ostheide nature reserve, Lower Saxony. This trail runs for approximately 4 km directly along the Elbe Lateral Canal. On the way there are several restaurants not far from the route. In summer, the beach at Bernsteinsee also invites you to relax. Highlights of the bike tour: - Amber Lake - Kiebitz Busch (forest) - Cycle path along the Elbe Lateral Canal
- 3.0 (1)·Moderate·30.9 mi·Est. 11.5–12.5 hrThis route follows the third stage of the Aller Bike Path and connects Gifhorn with Celle in Germany. Starting in Gifhorn—home to the International Mill Museum and the Welf Castle—the bike path follows the Aller River through the Südheide region, passing through Müden and Langlingen. The route passes the historic Cistercian monastery in Wienhausen and runs along the banks of the Aller through Altencelle to the half-timbered town of Celle. Wild camping is strictly prohibited along the route;...
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest river trail in Gifhorn?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest river trail in Gifhorn is Aller-Radweg Etappe 3: Gifhorn - Celle. This trail is estimated to be 30.9 mi long.
Which river trail has the most elevation gain in Gifhorn?
Gifhorn: With an ascent of 2,181 ft, Aller-Radweg Etappe 3: Gifhorn - Celle has the most elevation gain of all of the river trails in the area. The next highest ascent for river trails is Tour 1 Rund um Gifhorn with 1,213 ft of elevation gain.
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- Ise
- Schloß Gifhorn
- Rotaller
- Kesselberg
- Campingplatz Im Wiesengrund
- Gifhorner Cardenap-Mühle
- Glocken-Palast - Europäisches Handwerker-Institut
- Europäische Freiheitsglocke
- Dorfplatz
- Feuerlöschteich
- Ise
- Sonnenuhr
- "Waldbushaltestelle"
- Langer Jammer
- Laubberg
- Katzenberg
- Wohnmobilstellplatz Allerwelle Gifhorn
- Kavalierhaus
- Große Napoleonsbrücke
- Glockenspiel beim Ceka Brunnen