Best paved trails in Lower Saxony
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Explore the most popular paved trails in Lower Saxony with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.
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- 3.9 (48)·Moderate·8 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hrPopular hike in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. Amid the idyllic Harz landscape lies the Okertalsperre near Schulenburg, one of the most popular destinations in the Harz region. 46.85 million m³ of water can be stored behind the 260 m long and 67 m high dam wall. This route leads from the parking lot at the Vorsperre around the eastern arm of the largest dam in Lower Saxony and offers a lot of variety with great views, idyllic forest, and lovely places to stop for refreshments. Hikers...
- 4.5 (34)·Easy·2.5 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrPopular walk near Isernhagen, Lower Saxony. A nice loop that takes about an hour. The route leads along the shores of the Altwarmbuechener See and through the Altwarmbuechener Moor. Highlights of the hike: - child-friendly - Altwarmbuechener See - Altwarmbuechener Moor
- 4.4 (29)·Moderate·4.7 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrPopular loop in the nature and geopark TERRA.vita, Lower Saxony. The Alfsee holiday and adventure park in the Osnabrück region invites you to go for walks, hikes and many other leisure activities. The starting and ending point of this route is the car park on the north side of the Alfsee. From here it goes through the green avenues of the park and along the beautiful waterfront. There are camping and rest stops along the route. Highlights of the hike: - Alfsee - Waterfront Promenade -...
- 4.7 (24)·Easy·15.1 mi·Est. 6–6.5 hrPopular bike tour around Hanover, Lower Saxony. Marked cycle path close to the city through Hanover's greenery. Almost all of Hanover's most popular recreational areas such as the Maschsee and the Eilenriede, but also the Herrenhausen Gardens, are along the route. Highlights of the route: - Maschsee - Eilenriede - Herrenhausen Gardens - Bike path along the Leine
- 4.8 (13)·Easy·1.8 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hrPopular circular hike in Wolfsburg, Lower Saxony. The Allersee, located in the middle of the well-known Allerpark recreation area, is a popular destination for walking, jogging, walking and cycling. There are some places to stop for refreshments right in the Allerpark. The Volkswagen Arena, Badeland Wolfsburg and the EisArena Wolfsburg are in close proximity to the lake. Highlights of the hike: - familyfriendly - Allersee - Bathing facilities
- 4.4 (24)·Easy·5.1 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrPopular walk or bike ride in Cuxhaven, Lower Saxony. This beautiful route in Cuxhaven always leads along the coast. Doable both by bike and on foot. On the way there are not only beautiful views but also a few restaurants. Highlights of the hike: - Detour to the Kugelbake (optional) - Alte Liebe ("Old love") - Sea views - promenade
- 4.5 (22)·Moderate·3.5 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrPopular loop trail in Salzgitter, Lower Saxony. The Salzgittersee in Lebenstedt is known nationwide as a popular water sports area - here you can row, paddle, surf, dive and swim in areas monitored by the DLRG. If the loop around the lake is not long enough for you, you should take a short detour via the picturesque island in the lake. There are refreshment stops along the riverside path. Highlights of the hike: - Salzgittersee - beautiful views - Swimming area - Detour to the island in...
- 4.6 (22)·Easy·5.8 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrPanoramic hike near Cuxhaven, Lower Saxony. This beautiful coastal walk past the famous Cuxhavener Kugelbake can be shortened or extended as desired, for example by hiking back to the starting point from Duhnen. Highlights of the hike: - Views of the sea - Kugelbake - Grimmershoern Bay
- 4.2 (17)·Easy·3.6 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrPopular MTB circuit around the Geester reservoir near Lingen, Lower Saxony. It starts at the parking lot of the sailing club storage lake Emsland. The route leads on varied and technically not too demanding paths around the Geeste reservoir. Highlights: - Local flora and fauna - Diverse natural landscapes
- 3.8 (13)·Easy·3.7 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrCharming, family-friendly route in Wittmund, Lower Saxony. From the parking lot in Carolinensiel it goes along the Harle to the beautiful Harlesieler Watt. There are also places to stop for refreshments along the route. Highlights of the tour: - Harlesieler Watt - Bathing beach - Fantastic views
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Frequently asked questions
What national parks in Lower Saxony have paved trails?
Hikers on AllTrails.com recommend several popular national parks in Lower Saxony. Lower Saxon Wadden Sea National Park is home to 7 paved trails with an average 4.4 star rating from 56 community reviews.
What is the longest paved trail in Lower Saxony?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest paved trail in Lower Saxony is ARA Emsland Brevet (400 km). This trail is estimated to be 254.0 mi long.
Which paved trail has the most elevation gain in Lower Saxony?
Lower Saxony: With an ascent of 24,944 ft, ARA Emsland Brevet (400 km) has the most elevation gain of all of the paved trails in the area. The next highest ascent for paved trails is Große Weserrunde - 300 km with 19,166 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult paved trail in Lower Saxony?
The most popular and difficult paved trail in Lower Saxony is Große Weserrunde - 300 km with a 5.0-star rating from 1 reviews.
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