Best lake trails in Helmstedt
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Explore the most popular lake trails near Helmstedt 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
- 4.1 (34)·Easy·13.3 mi·Est. 6–6.5 hrVaried bike excursion in Lower Saxony Depending on your speed, this beautiful circular route, which is classified as easy and is also ideal for novice drivers, can be completed in 5 to 6 hours. The Elm-Lappwald Nature Park can be explored "by the way". The route initially leads through the city center of Helmstedt, further past not far from the Eitzsee and a former opencast mine that has been regenerated. Caution is advised when crossing a main road - it then goes back to densely populated...
- 4.4 (5)·Moderate·10 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrDiverse nature excursion in Helmstedt, Lower Saxony. It goes into the beautiful Elm-Lapp-Wald nature park. The start is at the information board in Lappwald. In the course of this somewhat demanding tour, Bad Helmstedt itself is extensively hiked around or bypassed. The wonderful forest air has a relaxing and invigorating effect at the same time. When the weather is good, you can treat yourself to a refreshment in the Clarabadteich lake.
- 3.1 (8)·Moderate·6 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrRelaxed loop trail in the Elm-Lappwald Nature Park, Lower Saxony. The starting and finishing point of this loop trail through the Lappwald, which is easy to walk, is the car park at Quellenhof near Bad Helmstedt. You can also stop here for refreshments after the hike (note restaurant hours). The route runs almost continuously through the Lappwald. Some traffic noise is to be expected near the motorway. Highlights of the hike: - idyllic forest trails - Quellenhof - views of Helmstedt
- 3.0 (1)·Easy·2.3 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrFamily-friendly loop trail in the Elm-Lappwald Nature Park, Lower Saxony. The Waldwinkel loop trail (loop trail 6) invites you to take a walk in the woods with the whole family. The route leads past the idyllically situated Birkerteich and the Birkerteich forest pool, as well as along the ridge of the Lappwald. Highlights of the hike: - Birker pond - Quiet forest trails - Rest at the hut "Grosser Wald"
- 2.5 (8)·Moderate·5.3 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrBeautiful lake hike in Lower Saxony. It's about the Lappwaldsee near Helmstedt. Start is in the parking lot south of the Invitel office complex. When circumnavigating the lake, you have a view worth seeing from all sides and can roughly imagine what the lake will look like in some time when all planned measures have been implemented. It is planned to develop the body of water into a tourism and recreation area for water-oriented leisure use. This will create beach areas for bathing, as well...
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest lake trail in Helmstedt?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest lake trail in Helmstedt is Mountainbiketour Helmstedt - Lappwaldsee. This trail is estimated to be 22.4 mi long.
Which lake trail has the most elevation gain in Helmstedt?
Helmstedt: With an ascent of 2,982 ft, Mountainbiketour Helmstedt - Lappwaldsee has the most elevation gain of all of the lake trails in the area. The next highest ascent for lake trails is Fahrradtour im Lappwald with 2,027 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult lake trail in Helmstedt?
The most popular and difficult lake trail in Helmstedt is Mountainbiketour Helmstedt - Lappwaldsee with a 2.3-star rating from 2 reviews.