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Best horseback riding trails in Lüneburg Heath Nature Park

Best horseback riding trails in Lüneburg Heath Nature Park

3.8(37 reviews)

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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.

Top sights

Stattberg
Stattberg
Peak
Wilseder Berg
Wilseder Berg
Peak
Brunsberg
Brunsberg
Peak
Feenteiche
Feenteiche
Pond
Pferdekopf
Pferdekopf
Peak
Wilseder Berg
Wilseder Berg
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Top trails

  1. #1 - Marxen am Berge Loop

    4.3 (22)·Easy·5.5 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hr
    Family-friendly loop in the Lüneburg Heath Nature Park, Lower Saxony. This route starts at the car park on Drögennindorfer Straße. Shortly after the start, the path leads directly to Marxener Paradies, a small and unusually shaped valley depression with a picnic area. From here a fantastic view of the Kerbtal valley can be enjoyed. Highlights of the hike: - Marxener Paradies - Optional circular route Marxener Paradies - Juniper heath

  2. #2 - Bienen-Route Reitweg

    3.8 (5)·Hard·19.6 mi·Est. 8–9 hr

  3. #3 - Heide-Route Reitweg

    5.0 (2)·Moderate·18.1 mi·Est. 7.5–8 hr

  4. #4 - Riding trail: Schnucken route

    4.0 (1)·Moderate·16.9 mi
    Popular horseback riding trail in the Lueneburg Heath Nature Park, Lower Saxony. 27 km of riding fun in the car-free Lueneburg Heath nature reserve. Exception: In Behringen you have to ride along a busy street for a moment. Highlights of the route: - sandy paths - Tuetsberg - Heathlands - Heideort Wilsede

  5. #5 - Schafstallroute Reitweg

    3.4 (2)·Moderate·17.6 mi

  6. #6 - Eichenroute Reitweg

    3.5 (2)·Moderate·21.3 mi

  7. #7 - Schäferpfad (Reitweg)

    5.0 (1)·Moderate·17.1 mi
    Popular horseback riding trail in the Lueneburg Heath Nature Park, Lower Saxony This is a varied horseback riding path around Egestorf. There are parking and loading areas along the way in Döhle, Schätzendorf, at the Sahrendorf tournament area and at the Hotel Sudermühlen. Highlights of the loop: - quiet paths and roads - Heathlands - sand paths

  8. #8 - Heidekronen Reitweg

    3.0 (1)·Moderate·15.9 mi·Est. 6–7 hr

  9. #9 - Hügelgräberpfad Reitweg

    Moderate·17.8 mi·Est. 7.5–8 hr

  10. #10 - Mühlenroute Reitweg

    2.0 (1)·Moderate·19.5 mi
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Where is the best trail for horseback riding in Lüneburg Heath Nature Park?

According to users from AllTrails.com, the best trail for horseback riding in Lüneburg Heath Nature Park is Marxen am Berge Loop, which has a 4.3 star rating from 22 reviews. This trail is 5.5 mi long with an elevation gain of 600 ft.

What is the longest horseback riding trail in Lüneburg Heath Nature Park?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest horseback riding trail in Lüneburg Heath Nature Park is Eichenroute Reitweg. This trail is estimated to be 21.3 mi long.

How many horseback riding trails are in Lüneburg Heath Nature Park?

There are 13 horseback riding trails in Lüneburg Heath Nature Park.These horseback riding trails have an average 3.8-star ratingfrom 37 AllTrails community reviews.

Which horseback riding trail has the most elevation gain in Lüneburg Heath Nature Park?

Eichenroute Reitweg has the most elevation gain for horseback riding trails with 2,411 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Bienen-Route Reitweg, which has 2,217 ft of elevation gain.

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