Best walking trails in Helmstedt-Forst
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Explore the most popular walking 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
- 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
- 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 (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 walking trail in Helmstedt-Forst?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest walking trail in Helmstedt-Forst is RW08 Butterberg loop. This trail is estimated to be 3.5 mi long.
Which walking trail has the most elevation gain in Helmstedt-Forst?
Helmstedt-Forst: With an ascent of 577 ft, RW08 Butterberg loop has the most elevation gain of all of the walking trails in the area. The next highest ascent for walking trails is RW07 Walbecker Warte loop with 446 ft of elevation gain.