Best forest trails in Springe
3.8(31 reviews)
Explore the most popular forest trails near Springe 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 (10)·Hard·13.2 mi·Est. 6.5–7 hrScenic ridge hike in the Weserbergland, Lower Saxony. This route begins in Springe and leads along the ridge path on the Deister ridge to Bantorf. Wonderful views over the Weserbergland can be enjoyed at the observation towers "Annaturm" and "Nordmannsturm". The path also leads over the summit of the Hohe Warte and over the Teufelsbrücke. Both the starting point and the destination can be reached by bus and train. Highlights of the hike: - observation towers - Hohe Warte - Devil's Bridge
- 4.5 (5)·Moderate·7.4 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrPanoramic loop trail in the Weserbergland, Lower Saxony. This beautiful loop leads through the Saupark nature reserve to the Wilhelmsblick viewpoint. As is usual in nature reserves, dogs must be kept on a leash and the paths must not be left. Highlights of the hike: - Wilhelmsblick viewpoint - beautiful forest paths - NSG Saupark
- 4.4 (11)·Moderate·6.3 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrPopular loop in the Weserbergland Nature Park, Lower Saxony. From Holzmühle, the route leads through the Osterwald to the Sennhütte. A large part of the path follows the rippling of the Gehlenbach. You can stop off at the start or finish point as well as at the Sennhütte. Highlights of the hike: - beautiful forest trails - Holzmühle - Sennhütte - great views
- 4.0 (1)·Easy·14.8 mi·Est. 6.5–7 hrPopular bike tour near Springe, Lower Saxony. This is the official route of the 24 km long CTF "Around the Annaturm" from 2019. Further details can be found directly on the website of the organizer: https://radsportgemeinschaft-hannover.de/. Highlights of the route: - Springe - Lauseberg
- Hard·39.6 mi·Est. 17.5–19 hrThe entrance to the Walterbachtrail near Nienstedt is not that easy to find. If you come out of the forest in front of the village of Nienstedt, after approx. 150m you will pass a house on the left. After the house it goes downhill a bit and pastures / meadows to the left and right before it goes uphill again into the village. Practically in the depression you keep to the left. You can see lattice gates to the left and right, which belong to pastures and to the right to a fish pond (you...
- Moderate·5.3 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrThe scenic loop travels through the shaded ridges of the Deister hills toward the historic Nordmannsturm observation tower. Shaded paths guide hikers past mature beech trees toward notable stopping points, including the mystical stone formation known as the Alte Taufe and the peaceful forest cemetery near Nienstedt. Clearings along the forest edge offer sweeping views across the Deister, extending toward Hannover in the north and across the Weser Valley. Soft woodland trails and gentle slopes...
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest forest trail in Springe?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest forest trail in Springe is MTB-Tour: Deister-Runde ab Springe. This trail is estimated to be 39.6 mi long.
Which forest trail has the most elevation gain in Springe?
Springe: With an ascent of 5,574 ft, CTF (2019) Rund um den Annaturm – 57er Strecke has the most elevation gain of all of the forest trails in the area. The next highest ascent for forest trails is MTB-Tour: Deister-Runde ab Springe with 5,488 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult forest trail in Springe?
The most popular and difficult forest trail in Springe is Springe - Bantorf via Deister-Ridge with a 4.1-star rating from 10 reviews.