Best walking trails in Lower Saxony

Family-friendly loop in the Lüneburg Heath, Lower Saxony. This walk is perfect for an excursion with the whole family. Mostly on boardwalks, it leads through the picturesque Pietzmoor, one of the most popular attractions in the Lüneburg Heath. For safety reasons and as the hike leads through the Lüneburg Heath nature reserve, it is not permitted to leave the paths and dogs must be kept on a lead. The Pietzmoor is home to rare bird and plant species such as cranes, sundew and the yellow bog...

Popular loop in Hanover, Lower Saxony. The loop around the Maschsee is one of Hanover's most popular routes - joggers, walkers and cyclists flock here, especially when the weather is nice. The loop starts on the north bank near the "Fackelträger" sculpture ("torch bearer") opposite the Sprengel Museum. The loop is marked with a sandstone block every 0.5 km and can be walked in both directions. It does not initially go along the riverside promenade, but in the direction of the stadium on the...

Family-friendly walk in the Wildeshauser Geest Nature Park, Lower Saxony. From Doetlingen you hike along the Hunte and on the Huntepadd through the Glaner Heide nature reserve, where the Glaner Braut I-IV (a megalithic complex) can be admired. Highlights of the hike: - child-friendly - Huntepadd - Glaner bride - Glaner Heide nature reserve

Certified, 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

Popular loop trail in Osnabrück, Lower Saxony. The Piesberg is one of the most popular destinations for those looking for relaxation in Osnabrück. Along the loop around the quarry you get an exciting insight into the industrial history of the Piesberg. Numerous information boards and beautiful views provide variety. Highlights of the hike: - great views - information boards - Piesberg with quarry - Quarry lookout point

Popular loop trail n the Wildeshauser Geest Nature Park, Lower Saxony. The Hasbruch is an idyllic primeval forest near Ganderkesee - several mighty oaks, some of which are protected as natural monuments, lie directly along the path. Highlights of the hike: - Brookbaeke observation tower - Natural monument Friederikeneiche - Hasbruch jungle - Georg-Marien-oak

Exciting 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...

Family-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...

Popular 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

Popular 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