Best short trails in Lower Saxony
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- 4.5 (59)·Easy·2.5 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrCertified, informative premium walking trail in the Harz Mountains, Lower Saxony. The name says it all on this circular route: the hike is varied and leads around a former, renatured quarry. In between, you hike through forests and enjoy the views from above. Highlights of the walk: - Heimberg - Wolfshagen quarry - Wolfshagen panorama
- 4.6 (788)·Moderate·2.4 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrExciting nature experience in the World Forest Harz, Lower Saxony The World Forest is an impressive collection of over 600 tree species from several continents. The hilly area is worth a visit at any time of the year and is particularly beautiful in September and October. From time to time special events take place. This route covers a large part of the World Forest and has a lot to offer for tree lovers. The route begins and ends at parking lot P1. Highlight : - Discovery Tower - special...
- 4.5 (18)·Easy·2.3 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hrFamily-friendly themed hiking trail in the Harz National Park, Lower Saxony. This child-friendly hike begins in Torfhaus. The WaldWandelWeg on Schubenstein can be reached via the Goetheweg and Torfmoorweg. The approximately 180 m long nature trail uses numerous information boards to convey a lot of interesting information about the natural development of spruce mountain forests and the role of the bark beetle in this cycle. Some of the processes can be observed in a very vivid way directly...
- 4.2 (63)·Easy·2.2 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrInstructive circular route through the Arboretum Bad Grund- Weltwald Harz, Lower Saxony In addition to native trees, thousands of plants, woods and tree species from other countries in the world grow in the arboretum - all from temperate climate zones. The worldforest is a unique attraction and this route takes a short route through the beauty of the area. Detailed directions and information boards about the plants can be found along the entire trail. Highlights: - thousands of plants from...
- 4.7 (40)·Easy·2 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hrPopular city walk in Göttingen, Lower Saxony. The historic city wall, which is now beautifully planted throughout, is a popular way to walk around Göttingen's old town. Of course, there is much of the city to discover along the way. Gardens and green spaces such as the Old Botanical Gardens, the Albani Cemetery and Cheltenham Park are connected along the avenue. The walk starts at Schacke-Wall and Goethe-Allee. Highlights: - Old Botanical Gardens - Albani Cemetery - Cheltenham Park
- 3.8 (26)·Moderate·2.7 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrPopular circular route in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. The Steinberg with its observation tower built in 1888 is a very popular hiking destination near Goslar. The views extend over the Granetalsperre to the Harz foreland. The observation tower is usually closed during the winter months. You can easily park at the "Unter den Eichen" car park, where there is also a playground. Highlights of the hike: - Steinberg - Steinberg observation tower - Quiet forest trails - playground - Views...
- 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
- 4.5 (28)·Easy·2.7 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrPopular theme trail in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. The consistently signposted Harzer WasserWanderWeg No. 5 runs around some of the oldest mining ponds in the Upper Harz. The themed hike leads along the ponds, dams and old ditches that were used in the past to drive the turbines and water wheels needed for mining in the Harz Mountains. Highlights of the route: - Clausthal ponds - Kaiser Wilhelm shaft - Swimming (Clausthaler Waldseebad)
- 4.6 (27)·Easy·1.8 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hrHistorical fairy tale hiking trail in Jesteburg, Lower Saxony. The fairy tale book for the path is available from the Jesteburg tourist information and offers both young and old a great experience with a lot to discover. The beautiful Kleckerwald offers 15 interactive and 5 great climbing and balancing stations. Highlights: Stations to join in including: - The missing map - sound station - water nymphs - The scale of the golden carp - A common theft - A happy village - The snake - The...
- 4.0 (48)·Easy·2.5 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrPopular walk in Braunschweig, Lower Saxony. The circular route around the Südsee lake is a real classic in Braunschweig. People jog, walk or simply relax here all year round. There is also a short stretch along the Oker. The start is at the car park next to the "Grundschule Rüningen" bus stop. Highlights: - Südsee lake - Oker - Detour to Noah's Ark Zoo (optional)
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