Best wildlife trails in Göttingen

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 -...

Popular loop in Göttingen city forest, Lower Saxony. This beautiful hike leads through Göttingen's city forest from the lower end of the Schillerwiese meadow on the edge of the city to the Bismarckstein ("elephant toilet"). The route leads along the edge of the forest to the Sengerfeld - an orchard planted with the help of the Lions Club. After a loop around the Kerstlingeröder field, the route leads back to the Schillerwiese via the Jägerhof am Kehr. Highlights of the hike: -...

Popular loop trail near Goettingen, Lower Saxony. This route, which is suitable for hiking and running, starts at the wild animal enclosure at Kehr, where you can observe wild boar and fallow deer up close. Then it's a relaxed loop through the Goettingen city forest and the Kerstlingeroeder Feld around the Sauberg. Highlights of the hike: - Wild animal enclosure at Kehr - Sauberg - Nature reserve Stadtwald Goettingen and Kerstlingeroeder Feld

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...

Wonderful circular hike in the city forest of Göttingen, Lower Saxony. A great loop through Göttingen's city forest, where there is always something to discover - and in pleasant peace and quiet under the canopy of leaves. There is a small refreshment stop and an ice cream parlor at the fallow deer enclosure. From the Bismarck Tower, you can enjoy the view of Göttingen and the Leine Valley at weekends and on public holidays between April and October. There is also a public toilet here. The...

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

Popular hike near Goettingen, Lower Saxony. A beautiful hike near Goettingen, which impresses with many great views. A highlight is the Bismarck Tower on the Kleperberg. The route is also suitable for mountain bikes. Highlights of the hike: - Fallow deer game reserve - Kleperberg - Bismarck Tower Goettingen

Panoramic hike near Göttingen, Lower Saxony. This is a relatively long hike from Schillerwiese to the two highest viewpoints, Mackenröder Spitze and Hünstollen, and from there to the old castle ruins of Plesse. The route begins in Schillerwiese, one of Göttingen's beautiful parks, and leads next to the small Reinsgraben to its source, the Reinsbrunnen. From Kehr, the route leads across the large former army training area Kerstlingeröder Feld back into the forest. The Kerstlingeröder Feld is...

Popular loop in Göttingen city forest, Lower Saxony. This is a beautiful trail through the green surroundings of Göttingen, taking in the villages of Herberhausen, Roringen, and Nikolausberg. The hike mainly runs along the edges of the forest, except the detour to the Kehr due to the better roads and paths. The Bratental valley is an entire of birds not often seen in other areas of Göttingen. It is also home to rare orchids and other plants that can only be seen here (two species can only...