Best kid-friendly trails in Elm-Lappwald Nature Park
The Elm-Lappwald Nature Park is located between Braunschweig and Magdeburg, in the heart of Germany. Over 600 km of cycling and hiking trails await visitors, with beech forests as far as the eye can see.
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- 3.9 (19)·Easy·3.7 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrPopular loop in the Elm-Lappwald nature park, Lower Saxony A beautiful loop through the extensive forests of the Elm south-east of Braunschweig. The route is well suited for trail running or for a leisurely family walk. The hike is mostly on gravel paths, along which the loop is marked with a "27". There is a refreshment stop at the starting point of the hike. Highlights of the hike: - beautiful views of the Reitlingstal - Quiet forest trails - Drachen Mountain - Site of the former...
- 4.7 (13)·Moderate·4.6 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrFamily-friendly loop trail in the Elm-Lappwald Nature Park, Lower Saxony. The start and finish of this hike is the Quellenhof car park. Leaving behind the Clarabadteich and the grave of the forest manager Alers, you soon reach the Mesekenheide. Via the Zigarrenhoehe and the Paradiesweg you hike back to the car. Highlights of the hike: - Clarabad pond - Paradise trail - Tomb of the forester Alers - Mesekenheide (rest area and stamp office) - Detour to the Burgberg ruins (optional)
- 3.8 (12)·Moderate·3.4 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrNatural loop trail in the Elm-Lappwald nature park, Lower Saxony. With a distance of only around 5.5 km, the Tetzelstein loop is well suited for a walk with the whole family. Sturdy shoes are an advantage: About 60% of the Elm loop no. 15 is on gravel paths and 40% on natural trails. Highlights of the hike: - Natural paths - Tetzelstein - dense forest
- 3.7 (4)·Easy·2.1 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hrFamily-friendly walk in the Elm-Lappwald Nature Park, Lower Saxony. A beautiful and with less than 4 km also very easy little loop near Koenigslutter am Elm. There are several parking spaces along the way. Highlights of the hike: - child-friendly - Wabe - Reitlingstal nature reserve - idyllic forest edges
- 3.6 (9)·Easy·3 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrPanoramic loop trail in the Elm-Lappwald nature park, Lower Saxony. Loop trail 07 in the Lappwald begins at the hiking car park at the 1st Walbecker Warte. You reach the Walbecker Warte, a relic of the medieval Helmstedt Landwehr, after less than half a kilometer. Highlights of the hike: - 1. Walbecker Warte - idyllic forest trails - Duester Beeke
- 3.4 (18)·Moderate·4.7 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrFamily-friendly loop trail in the Elm-Lappwald Nature Park, Lower Saxony. Loop trail 9 owes its name to the more than 130-year-old triplet pine, Helmstedt's most famous tree. In addition to the striking pine tree and a lot of untouched nature, hikers can also look forward to relics of the German-German border history in the Lappwald. Highlights of the hike: - triplet pine ("Drillingskiefer") - idyllic forest trails - Moosbruch refuge - Duesterbeek - Helmstedt Landwehr - 1. Walbecker Warte
- 4.0 (10)·Easy·3.5 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrFamily-friendly loop trail in the Elm-Lappwald Nature Park, Lower Saxony. This is a nice, short loop for the whole family that leads through the Lappwald nature reserve. A small detour leads to the student pond, which served as a meeting place for Helmstedt students between 1576 and 1810. Highlights of the hike: - idyllic forest trails - Moosbruch refuge - Student pond
- 3.6 (14)·Moderate·3.3 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrPanoramic loop trail in the Elm-Lappwald nature park, Lower Saxony. This varied walk explores the picturesque Brunnental. The start and finish of the route is the Quellenhof car park. The 5 km long hike should also be manageable for children. Highlights of the hike: - idyllic Brunnental - former fishponds - Castle hill ruins - Paradise Spring - Geopark info points - Adam and Eve (stamping point)
- 3.5 (3)·Easy·3.1 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrFamily-friendly loop trail in the Elm-Lappwald Nature Park, Lower Saxony. Dense forest and wonderful views of Koenigslutter, Wolfsburg and Braunschweig go hand in hand on this short hike. The starting point of the route is the Diana Ruh hiking car park. The RW24 (loop trail 24) in the Elm is ideal for a hike with the whole family. Highlights of the hike: - Kreuzquelle - Hundertdahlerslok - Views over the Braunschweiger Land
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Where is the best kid-friendly trail to hike in Elm-Lappwald Nature Park?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best kid-friendly trail to hike in Elm-Lappwald Nature Park is Elm Rundwanderweg 27 (Reitlings-Rundweg), which has a 3.9 star rating from 19 reviews. This trail is 3.7 mi long with an elevation gain of 534 ft.
What is the longest kid-friendly trail in Elm-Lappwald Nature Park?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest kid-friendly trail in Elm-Lappwald Nature Park is Elz W03 Großer Elz-Rundweg. This trail is estimated to be 6.5 mi long.
How many kid-friendly trails are in Elm-Lappwald Nature Park?
There are 18 kid-friendly trails in Elm-Lappwald Nature Park.These kid-friendly trails have an average 3.6-star ratingfrom 124 AllTrails community reviews.
Which kid friendly trail has the most elevation gain in Elm-Lappwald Nature Park?
Elz W03 Großer Elz-Rundweg has the most elevation gain for kid-friendly trails with 839 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is RW09 Triple Pine Loop Trail, which has 748 ft of elevation gain.
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Points of interest
- Drachenberg
- Clarabadteich
- Quellenhofteich
- Ruine am Burgberg
- Pumpenhaus
- Herzogliches Hoflager
- Begegnungsstätte Kloster St. Ludgerus
- St. Ludger's Abbey
- Rastplatz am Badeholz
- Schierpkebach-Quellhaus
- Klosterkirche St. Maria
- Kaiserdom
- Sender
- Burgruine Langeleben
- Kräutergarten
- Kiefelhorn
- Lappwaldsee
- Magdeburger Warte
- Schafsteich
- Wabe