Best forest trails in Helmstedt-Forst
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Explore the most popular forest trails near Helmstedt-Forst with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.
Top trails
- 4.7 (13)·Moderate·4.6 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrFamily-friendly loop trail in the Elm-Lappwald Nature Park, Lower Saxony. The start and finish of this hike is the Quellenhof car park. Leaving behind the Clarabadteich and the grave of the forest manager Alers, you soon reach the Mesekenheide. Via the Zigarrenhoehe and the Paradiesweg you hike back to the car. Highlights of the hike: - Clarabad pond - Paradise trail - Tomb of the forester Alers - Mesekenheide (rest area and stamp office) - Detour to the Burgberg ruins (optional)
- 3.6 (9)·Easy·3 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrPanoramic loop trail in the Elm-Lappwald nature park, Lower Saxony. Loop trail 07 in the Lappwald begins at the hiking car park at the 1st Walbecker Warte. You reach the Walbecker Warte, a relic of the medieval Helmstedt Landwehr, after less than half a kilometer. Highlights of the hike: - 1. Walbecker Warte - idyllic forest trails - Duester Beeke
- 3.4 (18)·Moderate·4.7 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrFamily-friendly loop trail in the Elm-Lappwald Nature Park, Lower Saxony. Loop trail 9 owes its name to the more than 130-year-old triplet pine, Helmstedt's most famous tree. In addition to the striking pine tree and a lot of untouched nature, hikers can also look forward to relics of the German-German border history in the Lappwald. Highlights of the hike: - triplet pine ("Drillingskiefer") - idyllic forest trails - Moosbruch refuge - Duesterbeek - Helmstedt Landwehr - 1. Walbecker Warte
- 4.0 (10)·Easy·3.5 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrFamily-friendly loop trail in the Elm-Lappwald Nature Park, Lower Saxony. This is a nice, short loop for the whole family that leads through the Lappwald nature reserve. A small detour leads to the student pond, which served as a meeting place for Helmstedt students between 1576 and 1810. Highlights of the hike: - idyllic forest trails - Moosbruch refuge - Student pond
- 3.6 (15)·Moderate·6 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrPopular loop trail in Braunschweiger Land, Lower Saxony. This loop trail starting at the Quellenhof car park leads through the Lappwald nature reserve. The highlights of the hike include the 2nd Walbecker lookout point and the 1st Walbecker lookout point. From the 1st Walbecker lookout point, you walk along the ridge path to the Zigarrenhoehe and back to the car park. Highlights of the hike: - Zigarrenhoehe - Paradise Trail - 1. Walbecker Warte (stamping point of the Elm-Lappwald hiking...
- 3.6 (14)·Moderate·3.3 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrPanoramic loop trail in the Elm-Lappwald nature park, Lower Saxony. This varied walk explores the picturesque Brunnental. The start and finish of the route is the Quellenhof car park. The 5 km long hike should also be manageable for children. Highlights of the hike: - idyllic Brunnental - former fishponds - Castle hill ruins - Paradise Spring - Geopark info points - Adam and Eve (stamping point)
- 3.0 (2)·Easy·2.8 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrFamily-friendly loop trail in the Elm-Lappwald Nature Park, Lower Saxony. Loop trail 4 begins near the Bad Helmstedt park. From here you hike on beautiful forest paths through the Lappwald, only slightly uphill in some places. If you don't want to do without culture, you can take a detour to the Burgberg ruins. Great for a walk with the whole family. Highlights of the hike: - idyllic forest paths - Paradise Walk - former fishponds - Detour to the Burgberg ruins (optional)
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest forest trail in Helmstedt-Forst?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest forest trail in Helmstedt-Forst is Drillingskiefer - Badestelle Walbeck. This trail is estimated to be 9.3 mi long.
Which forest trail has the most elevation gain in Helmstedt-Forst?
Helmstedt-Forst: With an ascent of 1,407 ft, Drillingskiefer - Badestelle Walbeck has the most elevation gain of all of the forest trails in the area. The next highest ascent for forest trails is RW09 Triple Pine Loop Trail with 748 ft of elevation gain.