Best kid-friendly trails in Göttingen

Popular city walk in Göttingen, Lower Saxony. The historic city wall, which is now beautifully planted throughout, is a popular way to walk around Göttingen's old town. Of course, there is much of the city to discover along the way. Gardens and green spaces such as the Old Botanical Gardens, the Albani Cemetery and Cheltenham Park are connected along the avenue. The walk starts at Schacke-Wall and Goethe-Allee. Highlights: - Old Botanical Gardens - Albani Cemetery - Cheltenham Park

Popular walk in Goettingen, Lower Saxony. Loop trail around the 15 hectare Goettinger Kiessee, which is located on the south-western outskirts of the city. With a great playground for children and many sports facilities for adults too. There is also a restaurant and boat rentals along the way. Highlights of the hike: - child-friendly - Kiessee - boat rental

Popular loop in Ischenröder Switzerland, Lower Saxony. The Reinhäuser Forest is not only an idyllic hiking area, but also an important climbing area with its sandstone rocks (Ischenröder Switzerland). This route leads on mostly well-developed, wide forest paths to the well-known rock formation "Jägersteine". The hike should also be manageable for families with slightly older children. There is a refreshment stop near the start and finish point. Highlights of the hike: - familyfriendly -...

This popular route leads through the local recreation area on the Hainberg, the eastern high plateau overlooking the university city of Göttingen. The path starts at the traditional excursion destination Am Kehr and explores the extensive beech forests of the Göttingen City Forest. The course follows a mixture of broad, well-maintained hiking trails, shaded forestry roads, and natural paths. A central highlight is the wildlife enclosure at Kehr, where visitors can observe fallow deer and wild...

Relaxed hike near Goettingen, Lower Saxony. This beautiful hike leads through the Schaperberg natural forest. Often you hike on natural paths (sturdy shoes are recommended). The route starts at the hikers' car park on Hollandsgrund. Highlights of the hike: - natural forest - Geschwisterbuche ("Sibling beech") - Hollandsberg - Petrified seabed

Varied circular route from Nikolausberg, Lower Saxony The fairly easy circular route begins at the "Am Schlehdorn" bus stop in Nikolausberg. The place is embedded in agriculturally used green and arable land and forest area. The path initially ascends in a northerly direction through the forest. The second half runs mostly on paved paths through Nikolausberg back to the starting point. Highlights: - varying landscape - Bratental

Family-friendly loop trail near Goettingen, Lower Saxony. The loop trail "Schwarzer Kreis" leads on a 5 km long route around the Menzelberg and the wooded area "Die Grosse Hartebreite". The starting point in Roringen can be reached by bus from Goettingen. Alternatively, the loop can be started from Nikolausberg. Highlights of the hike: - panoramic forest edges - Bratental nature reserve - Roringen

Whether to take a short break from the city or watch the swans, Levinpark also offers a great playground for the little ones.

Child-friendly loop trail near Goettingen, Lower Saxony. This loop trail, marked with a light blue triangle, begins in Herberhausen. Right at the beginning of the walk there is a small ascent to the Hainberg. After that, however, the route is very relaxed. In the Goettingen city forest, a visit to the game reserve is a must. Highlights of the route: - Papenpfuhl - Game reserve in the Goettingen city forest - Herberhausen - Hainberg