Best trails in Wingst
3.9(36 reviews)
Looking for the best hiking trails in Wingst? Whether you're getting ready to hike, bike, trail run, or explore other outdoor activities, AllTrails has 6 scenic trails in the Wingst area. Enjoy hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you.
Explore one of 2 easy hiking trails in Wingst or discover kid-friendly routes for your next family trip. Check out some trails with historic sights or adventure through the nature areas surrounding Wingst that are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts at any skill level.
Top trails
- 3.8 (5)·Moderate·6.8 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrThe 11 km circular trail leads from the zoo parking lot via the forest playground to the Silberberg and in a wide arc around the Kreienberg past the Kaisereiche. From there it goes to a prehistoric stone grave and past a modern resting forest back to the starting point. With the exception of the Kurpark/forest playground area, the route runs along forest paths and there are major inclines. Hiking boots are advisable. Signposting/parking The route is marked throughout with a purple...
- 4.4 (11)·Easy·4 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrThe almost 7 km short circuit leads from the play park / swimming pool car park along a hiking trail with a view of the summer toboggan run in the play park into the forest past the waterworks fountain. From there it goes to Olympus and the zoo and then past the forest museum back to the parking lot of the play park. Signage / starting point The route is continuously marked with a yellow directional arrow on a white background. The free parking spaces at the Wingst play park and the zoo car...
- 4.2 (6)·Moderate·8.5 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrThe 14 km long circular hiking trail starts at the Wingst Tourist Office and leads over the open Kraienholt into the Wingster Forest to the Kaisereiche and the Silberberg or Gretenberg. From there it goes to the German Olympus through the spa gardens at the zoo to the forest playground and past the stone grave. Signage / parking The route is continuously marked with the identifier W4 - Kraienholt and a green arrow on a white background. The free parking spaces at the zoo in Wingst and the...
- 4.4 (10)·Easy·1.9 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hrChild-friendly nature trail near Wingst, Lower Saxony. A three-kilometer forest adventure trail with a total of ten information and experience stations, a popular observation tower and the opportunity to visit the zoo after the hike. Highlights of the hike: - familyfriendly - 10 information boards - beautiful forest trails - Zoo in the Wingst - forest playground - German Olympus lookout tower
- 4.0 (1)·Moderate·18.4 mi·Est. 7–7.5 hrVaried circular hiking trail near Wingst. This long circular hiking trail opens up the Wingst in all its scenic diversity with forest, moor and geest and the hedgerows that characterize the eastern part of the Wingst. From the German Olympus it leads on beautiful forest paths through the Wingster Forest past the stone grave and the royal oak to the Silberberg and into the Balksee and Randmoore nature reserve. Via the nature reserve Altkehdinger Forst it goes along numerous wall hedges into...
- 3.2 (2)·Moderate·12.5 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hrIdyllic and varied circular hike through moor, forest and the Geest near Wingst in Lower Saxony. This beautiful circular hike starts at the Zoo in Wingst and leads across the German Olympus with the observation tower of the same name from east to west through the Wingster Forest via the Heidkamp and Schwedenfeldbahn to Westerhamm. You return to the starting point of the tour via the Balksee nature reserve and the surrounding marginal moors. The hike mostly follows forest and moor paths. Good...
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails in Wingst?
There are plenty of things to do on Wingst's hiking trails. On AllTrails.com, you'll find 5 hiking trails, and more.
What is the longest trail in Wingst?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail in Wingst is Wingst - Wanderweg Wingispfad. This trail is estimated to be 18.4 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain in Wingst?
Wingst: With an ascent of 1,509 ft, Wingst - Wanderweg Wingispfad has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is W5 - Balksee with 872 ft of elevation gain.
Are there camping trails available in Wingst?
According to AllTrails.com, there is 1 camping trail in Wingst which is W2 - Höden with an average 4.4 star rating from 11 community reviews.
Are there running trails available in Wingst?
According to AllTrails.com, there are 2 running trails in Wingst and the most popular is W3 - Dobrock with an average 3.8 star rating from 5 community reviews.
Are there any trails with scenic mountain peak views in Wingst?
Yes, there are 6 trails with scenic mountain peak views in Wingst, including W3 - Dobrock, W2 - Höden, W4 - Kraienholt, Wingst family adventure trail, and Wingst - Wanderweg Wingispfad.
Are there any trails with beaches in Wingst?
Yes, there is one trail with a beach in Wingst: W2 - Höden.
Are there any trails with archaeological sites in Wingst?
Yes, there is one trail with an archaeological site in Wingst: W5 - Balksee.