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The Lüneburg Heath Nature Park is located in northern Lower Saxony and is part of the Lüneburg Heath vacation region. Its ideal location between the three cities of Hamburg, Hanover and Bremen makes it a popular destination for day trips and weekend excursions.
The Lüneburg Heath Nature Park was one of the first nature parks in Germany and is now one of the largest and best-known. It covers 107,000 hectares; at its heart in the Lüneburg Heath nature reserve and around the Wilseder Berg, it comprises the largest contiguous areas of heathland in Central Europe. Hikers can also discover heath streams, moors, old forests and picturesque villages with thatched cottages.
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- 4.5 (110)·Moderate·5.7 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrPopular loop trail in the Lüneburg Heath, Lower Saxony. A relaxed tour through the vastness of the Lüneburg Heath. From Undeloh you hike over the Wilseder Berg and through the idyllic heath village of Wilsede. Since this area is one of the most popular regions of the Lueneburg Heath, it can get a little crowded here, especially when the heather is in bloom. There are places to stop for refreshments and only a few inclines, so the route should also be manageable for families with...
- 4.5 (113)·Easy·2.9 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrFamily-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...
- 4.8 (39)·Moderate·8.5 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrPopular loop in the Lüneburg Heath, Lower Saxony. This route starts at the car park at Hotel Hof Sudermühlen in Egestorf. It follows the sandy paths typical of the Lüneburg Heath through idyllic landscapes to the heath village of Wilsede. It is possible to take a break here and to stop for a bite to eat. Sturdy footwear is recommended, as the route leads through the heath not only on paved but also on natural paths. Highlights of the hike: - Heath museum "Dat ole Hus" - Döhler Fuhren -...
- 4.6 (32)·Moderate·16.1 mi·Est. 6.5–7 hrPopular loop in the Lüneburg Heath, Lower Saxony. This route leads into the largest heath landscape in Europe and at the same time into the heart of the Lüneburg Heath. It starts in Oberhaverbeck at the paid parking lot, it first goes north through the car-free area around Wilsede. The well-known Wilseder Berg mountain is reached via a long sandy path, past magnificent heathland - especially when it is in bloom. This mountain is the highest peak in the Lüneburg Heath! From here wonderful...
- 4.6 (14)·Moderate·10.3 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrPopular loop trail in the Lueneburg Heath nature reserve, Lower Saxony. This hike is a real pleasure, especially when the heather is in bloom (mid-August to mid-September). With the Schneverdinger Heidegarten and the Osterheide, two of the most famous heathland landscapes and parks lie along the route. Highlights of the hike: - picturesque heathland - sand paths - Silvestersee - Heidegarten Schneverdingen - Osterheide
- 4.4 (6)·Moderate·5 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrPopular hike in the Lueneburg Heath nature reserve, Lower Saxony. The start and finish of the route is the Volkwardingen car park. There is also a stop for the Heide shuttle here, so that you can travel there by public transport. One passes, among other things, the Sellhorn Forestry Office with its beautiful buildings. Highlights of the hike: - quiet forest paths - Sellhorn - Totengrund
- 4.7 (9)·Moderate·11.9 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hrEventful day hike with a visit to the Heide open-air museum "Dat ole Huus" near Egestorf, Lower Saxony This beautiful circular hike starts in Egestorf and follows the "Kulturfindlinge" hiking trail to the Sudermühlen farm with its water mill. Through the romantic heathland above the small river Radenbach to Wilsede along the Leine-Heide-Weg. Then you follow the "Pastor Bode Weg" with its wonderful views over the wide landscape back to Egestorf. Highlights: - Beautiful views - Varied natural...
- 5.0 (5)·Hard·33.6 mi·Est. 13.5–15 hrA varied loop in the Lüneburg Heath Nature Park, Lower Saxony. This wonderful loop, which is a real pleasure both on foot and by mountain bike, leads through many of the most beautiful areas of the Lüneburg Heath. For example, it goes over the Wilseder Berg and through the Osterheide. The entire route lies in the car-free Lüneburg Heath nature reserve (with the exception of a few access roads). There are places to stay overnight and stop for refreshments, so that the loop can easily be...
- 4.2 (9)·Moderate·4.7 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrFamily-friendly round trip through Schneverdingen and the heath of Schneverdingen, Lower Saxony. This extended walk starts at Schneverdingen train station and offers a wonderful trip out of the city. The route runs along the outskirts of the city into the green areas of the surrounding heath. All paths are easy to walk on and provide wonderful views of the countryside and the romantic flower beds in the Heidegarten. Back it goes strolling through the city. There are several places to stop...
- 3.3 (5)·Moderate·16.5 mi·Est. 6.5–7.5 hrPopular loop trail in the Lueneburg Heath, Lower Saxony. The route leads a short distance along the Schmalen Aue, past the Geitzenberg and over the Holzberg. In Einem there is the opportunity to stop before it goes around the Einemer Sand and along the Radenbach back to Doehle. When the heather is in bloom (beginning of August - mid-September) it can get a bit crowded here, as everywhere in the Lueneburg Heath. Highlights of the hike: - Heathlands - Totengrund - Steingund - View of the...
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