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Best mountain biking trails in Lüneburg Heath Nature Park

Best mountain biking 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 - Wilseder Berg

    4.6 (32)·Moderate·16.1 mi·Est. 6.5–7 hr
    Popular 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...

  2. #2 - Schneverdingen - Sellhorn - Egestorf

    4.8 (7)·Moderate·31.4 mi·Est. 12.5–14 hr
    Beautiful bike route through the Lüneburg Heath, Lower Saxony. Cycling through the Lüneburg Heath is a great, varied experience of nature. You drive 50 kilometers from Schneverdingen via Niederhaverbeck and Wilsede to Egerstorf through the Döhler Fuhren. On the way you can combine breaks with wonderful views, for example to the Wilseder Berg, and let the surroundings of the nature reserve work their magic on you. The tour is accessible by bus and train. Highlights: - varying landscape -...

  3. #3 - Pastor-Bode-Weg - Uhlenstieg -Herrmann Röhrig Weg

    5.0 (5)·Hard·33.6 mi·Est. 13.5–15 hr
    A 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. #4 - Egestorf - Undeloh - Wilseder

    4.2 (7)·Moderate·12.5 mi·Est. 5–5.5 hr
    Popular loop in the Lüneburg Heath, Lower Saxony. This is an eventful day hike through the wonderful heathland of the Lüneburg Heath nature reserve. The nature reserve itself is a car-free zone, which is why this loop trail is particularly idyllic. The hike is particularly beautiful between mid-August and September, when the heather is in full bloom. There are places to stop for refreshments. Highlights of the hike: - Egestorf barefoot park - St. Magdalene Church - Philosophical rock...

  5. #5 - Hermannsburg - Soltau - Bispingen (MTB)

    4.0 (1)·Hard·38.1 mi·Est. 15.5–17 hr
    Popular mountain bike tour in the Suedheide Nature Park, Lower Saxony. The route suggested here leads through the southern heathland from Hermannsburg to Bispingen. The MTB tour can be shortened by ending the ride at the Soltau train station, for example. In addition to paved paths, there are also some sand paths typical of the heath. Highlights of the tour: - Hermansburg - Heath - Bispingen - Wietzendorf - Natural monument "200 year old spruce" - Soltau - Bohemian Forest - Lueneburg Heath...

  6. #6 - Wesel - Hützel - Wilsede

    2.8 (4)·Hard·38.8 mi·Est. 15–16.5 hr
    A varied bike tour in the Lueneburg Heath nature reserve, Lower Saxony. This beautiful bike tour through the car-free Lueneburg Heath nature reserve starts in Wesel and can easily be ridden in one piece or in two day stages with an overnight stay. On the way you pass, among other things, the highest mountain of the Lueneburg Heath and many nice heather villages. Highlights of the bike tour: - heathland - sand paths - Wilseder Berg (highest mountain in the Lueneburg Heath) - Heideort...

  7. #7 - CTF Lüneburg Marathonschleife - 27 km ab Lopausee

    Moderate·17.1 mi·Est. 7.5–8 hr
    Official route of the CTF of VfL Lüneburg. You can find further details directly from the organizer: http://www.radsport-lueneburg.de/
  8. CTF Marxener Paradies – 78er Route

    #8 - CTF Marxener Paradies – 78er Route

    Moderate·47.4 mi·Est. 18.5–20.5 hr
    Official route of the CTF of the VfL Lüneburg, Lower Saxony. This is the official route of the Country Touring Tour (CTF). The annual event for cyclists and hobby cyclists is organized by the sports club VfL Lüneburg. GPS-guided in small groups, O-CTFs lead over field and forest paths and are best completed on mountain bikes and cross bikes. Drinks and refreshments are offered at checkpoints. There are various route lengths, with this one being approx. 78 km long and a circular route. Of...
  9. Rund um Wesseloh

    #9 - Rund um Wesseloh

    Moderate·5.3 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hr
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Frequently asked questions

Where is the best trail for mountain biking in Lüneburg Heath Nature Park?

According to users from AllTrails.com, the best trail for mountain biking in Lüneburg Heath Nature Park is Wilseder Berg, which has a 4.6 star rating from 32 reviews. This trail is 16.1 mi long with an elevation gain of 1,473 ft.

What is the longest mountain biking trail in Lüneburg Heath Nature Park?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest mountain biking trail in Lüneburg Heath Nature Park is CTF Marxener Paradies – 78er Route. This trail is estimated to be 47.4 mi long.

How many mountain biking trails are in Lüneburg Heath Nature Park?

There are 9 mountain biking trails in Lüneburg Heath Nature Park.These mountain biking trails have an average 4.2-star ratingfrom 56 AllTrails community reviews.

Which mountain biking trail has the most elevation gain in Lüneburg Heath Nature Park?

CTF Marxener Paradies – 78er Route has the most elevation gain for mountain biking trails with 4,557 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Hermannsburg - Soltau - Bispingen (MTB), which has 4,022 ft of elevation gain.

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