Best forest trails in Ahrensburg

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#1 - Ahrensburger Lümmellauf (19 km)
4.5 (10)·Moderate·6 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hr
Running route of the Lümmellauf 2012/19 km, Schleswig-Holstein. The annual route of the Lümmellauf 19km leads over the Stellmoor-Ahrensburg tunnel valley and the Hagen forest. It also leads through a swampy area that can be crossed with the help of a long wooden walkway. You will also pass the remains of Arnesfelde Castle, the history of which goes back to the 13th century. Highlights: - Blenker See - Arnesfelde Castle
#2 - Stellmoor-Ahrensburger Tunneltal - Hoeltigbaum
4.6 (13)·Moderate·9.3 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hr
Varied loop near Ahrensburg, Schleswig-Holstein. This beautiful loop leads from Ahrensburg Ost railroad station through the Stellmoor-Ahrensburger Tunneltal nature reserve. In the area of the former Höltigbaum military training area, which is now a designated nature reserve, the route leads through almost steppe-like landscapes. Highlights of the hike: - Höltigbaum - tunnel valley - Hagen forest
#3 - Loop in the Stellmoor-Ahrensburg tunnel valley
3.9 (12)·Moderate·3.6 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hr
Popular loop trail in the Stellmoor-Ahrensburger Tunneltal nature reserve, Schleswig-Holstein. The nature reserve Stellmoor-Ahrensburger Tunneltal is one of the most beautiful local recreation areas near Ahrensburg. Not only known for its varied flora and fauna, but also as an archaeological site, the area, which is characterized by wetlands and forest, offers the best conditions for a great hike. The route suggested here explores both the nature reserve and the adjacent Forst...
#4 - Bredenbeker Pond Loop
4.6 (22)·Easy·3.6 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hr
Varied loop in Schleswig-Holstein. This family-friendly loop starts at the parking lot at the "Anlage Wulfdorfer Weg". The loop can also be started from Ahrensburg West station and can be reached by public transport. From there it goes counter-clockwise around Bredenbeker Teich past the Hamburg-Ahrensburg Golf Club and the campsite. HIghlights: - Bredenbeker pond - family-friendly
#5 - Loop to the Tannenhöft Arboretum
4.1 (5)·Moderate·6.5 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hr
#6 - Ahrensburger Lümmellauf (5 km)
5.0 (2)·Easy·3.3 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hr
Accessible by bus and train.
#7 - Tunneltal Ahrensfelde
4.0 (1)·Moderate·1.5 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hr
#8 - NSG Heidkoppelmoor via Bocksberg von Wulfsdorfer Weg
4.7 (9)·Easy·4.6 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hr
This path leads through the Heidkoppelmoor nature reserve and the surrounding area along the Bocksberg.
#9 - Volksdorf Runde
4.2 (14)·Easy·4.3 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hr
Relaxed circular hike in the Volksdorfer Teichwiesen nature reserve. A beautiful round through the forest of the Volksdorfer Teichwiesen nature reserve. It goes to the natural monument Timmermoor - a pond that was formed around twenty thousand years ago during the last ice age and is home to rare mosses, endangered dragonflies and amphibian species. Highlights: - Timmermoor natural monument
#10 - Großhansdorf - Großensee
4.1 (5)·Hard·16.5 mi·Est. 7–7.5 hr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the longest forest trail in Ahrensburg?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest forest trail in Ahrensburg is Team Rynkeby Stage 4. This trail is estimated to be 101.3 mi long.

Which forest trail has the most elevation gain in Ahrensburg?

Ahrensburg: With an ascent of 8,353 ft, Team Rynkeby Stage 4 has the most elevation gain of all of the forest trails in the area. The next highest ascent for forest trails is MTB Tour: To Stegen Castle with 2,106 ft of elevation gain.