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Best long trails in Lüneburg Heath Nature Park

Best long trails in Lüneburg Heath Nature Park

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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
Viewpoint

Top trails

  1. #1 - Niederhaverbeck - Wilseder Berg

    4.7 (109)·Moderate·7.2 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hr
    Popular loop in the Lüneburg Heath nature reserve, Lower Saxony. The Wilseder Berg is the highest elevation in the Lüneburg Heath - this is where this hike goes, starting in Niederhaverbeck. The parking lot at the starting point is subject to a charge. From there, the route leads via Steingrund to Totengrund and up to Wilseder Berg, from where there is a great view over the forest and heathland. The route continues to Wilsede and back via Oberhaverbecker Holz. When the heather is in bloom...

  2. #2 - Heidschnuckenweg Stage 2: Buchholz in der Nordheide - Handeloh

    4.4 (76)·Moderate·9 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hr
    This route is stage 2 of the Heidschnuckenweg, a long-distance trail through Northern Germany, starting in Buchholz i.d. Nordheide and ending in Handeloh. The path leads through the Höllenschlucht, a deep dry valley, before ascending the Brunsberg for panoramic views of blooming heather and birch trees. Hikers then traverse the Büsenbachtal, crossing the clear Büsenbach stream and climbing the Pferdekopf hill before finishing through dense evergreen forests. Lodging is available in the...

  3. #3 - Zur Heideblüte von Undeloh nach Wilsede

    4.6 (40)·Moderate·8.7 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hr
    A varied circular hike in the Lüneburg Heath from Undeloh to Wilsede. Duration: approx. 4 hours Highlights of the hike: - Unique landscape of the Lüneburg Heath with juniper trees, streams, mixed forests and small moor areas - Pink-violet sea of flowers during the heather bloom in August and September - View from the Wilseder Berg

  4. #4 - Heidschnuckenweg Stage 4: Undeloh - Niederhaverbeck

    4.3 (41)·Moderate·8.4 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hr
    This route is stage 4 of the Heidschnuckenweg, a long-distance trail through Lower Saxony. This specific segment starts in Undeloh and ends in Niederhaverbeck. The path leads through the Radenbach Valley, where hikers can spot wild horses and "Wilseder Rote" cattle among the bell heather. Following the historic Pastor-Bode-Weg, the route traverses beech forests to reach the car-free village of Wilsede and the Wilseder Berg, the highest point in the North German Plain. Overnight stays are...

  5. #5 - Unterhaverbeck - Wilsede - Wilseder Berg

    4.7 (37)·Moderate·5.9 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hr
    Panoramic hike in the Lüneburg Heath, Lower Saxony. From Unterhaverbeck it goes on almost unvisited paths to Wilseder Berg via Wilsede. On the way back from Wilseder Berg to the Unterhaverbeck car park, you always have the heath in view. This is of course particularly beautiful in full bloom of the common heather in late summer. Highlights of the hike: - Undisturbed paths on the way there - View of the Lüneburger from Wilseder Berg

  6. #6 - Undeloh Loop

    4.5 (42)·Moderate·12.2 mi·Est. 5–5.5 hr
    Varied circular route in the Lüneburg Heath nature reserve, Lower Saxony. This wonderful circular route runs through the heart of the Lüneburg Heath. Through picturesque heathland, it goes to the Wilseder Berg, the highest point in the north German lowlands. Part of the route leads along the famous Pastor-Bode-Weg, which is named after the well-known Egestorf Heath pastor and nature conservationist Wilhelm Bode. The hike is particularly beautiful, but also very popular, of course, between...

  7. #7 - Lüneburger Heide

    4.6 (24)·Moderate·15.1 mi·Est. 6–7 hr
    Promising day hike in the Lüneburg Heath from Undeloh to Wilsede. Duration: approx. 7 hours Highlights of the hike: - Heide-ErlebnisZentrum in Undeloh - Radenbachtal with old juniper population - Heidschnuckenweg with wonderful views - Historic heath village Wilsede - Dead Ground - Wilseder Berg

  8. #8 - Egestorf - Voßmoor - Wilsede

    4.8 (38)·Moderate·8.5 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hr
    Popular 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 -...

  9. #9 - Hoellenschlucht - Brunsberg -Buesenbachtal

    4.4 (23)·Moderate·6.6 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hr
    Popular loop in the Lüneburg Heath Nature Park, Lower Saxony. The beautiful heathland of the Büsenbachtal valley and the Brunsberg nature reserve (the second highest mountain in Lüneburg Heath) are among the highlights of this loop. The starting point is at Holm-Seppensen railway station, which makes the journey easy. Highlights of the hike: - Hell's Gorge - Brunsberg nature reserve - Büsenbach valley - Heath

  10. #10 - Heidschnuckenweg Stage 3: Handeloh - Undeloh

    4.2 (42)·Moderate·10.3 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hr
    This route is stage 3 of the Heidschnuckenweg, a long-distance hiking trail through Lower Saxony that begins in Handeloh and ends in Undeloh. The trail winds its way through the marshy Seevetal, where a forest of moss-covered oaks and beeches, almost primeval in character, lines the meandering River Seeve. After passing through the traditional heathland village of Wehlen, the section crosses the vast Weseler Heide with views of the historic Pastorenteiche ponds and gentle, juniper-covered...
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