Best wildlife trails in Salem
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Explore the most popular wildlife trails near Salem 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
- 4.7 (17)·Moderate·7.5 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrPopular loop in Schleswig-Holstein. This easy loop leads through the Salem Moor - a partially peat-covered raised bog that formed after the last ice age. It was regenerated after partial cultivation and is now once again a refuge for specialized organisms. You can find peat mosses, bog bilberries, cotton grasses and heaths. Cranes have also made the area their home since the 1970s. There are two bathing spots. Highlights: - Schwarzhof archaeological monument - Plötscher Lake - Lake Garren
- 4.0 (7)·Moderate·6.2 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrPopular loop trail in the Lauenburg Lakes Nature Park, Schleswig-Holstein. The Salemer Moor nature reserve, one of the oldest nature reserves in Schleswig-Holstein, is the perfect backdrop for a relaxing hike surrounded by picturesque nature. The formerly industrially used high moor with its surrounding pretty lakes and forests offers a habitat for numerous species, including endangered species such as adders and kingfishers. With a bit of luck you will discover them on the hike around the...
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest wildlife trail in Salem?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest wildlife trail in Salem is Loop in the Salem forests. This trail is estimated to be 8.5 mi long.
Which wildlife trail has the most elevation gain in Salem?
Salem: With an ascent of 859 ft, Loop in the Salem forests has the most elevation gain of all of the wildlife trails in the area. The next highest ascent for wildlife trails is Salem Moor Loop with 790 ft of elevation gain.
