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Best short trails in Lüneburg Heath Nature Park

Best short 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 - Märchenwanderweg Jesteburg

    4.6 (27)·Easy·1.8 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hr
    Historical fairy tale hiking trail in Jesteburg, Lower Saxony. The fairy tale book for the path is available from the Jesteburg tourist information and offers both young and old a great experience with a lot to discover. The beautiful Kleckerwald offers 15 interactive and 5 great climbing and balancing stations. Highlights: Stations to join in including: - The missing map - sound station - water nymphs - The scale of the golden carp - A common theft - A happy village - The snake - The...

  2. #2 - Wilsede loop trail W1

    3.9 (5)·Easy·2.4 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hr
    Family-friendly circular hike in the Lüneburg Heath, Lower Saxony. The Wilsede W1 circular hiking trail starts in Wilsede and leads to the highest elevation of the Lüneburg Heath. After the hike, you can stop off in Wilsede. Highlights of the hike: - Heideort Wilsede - Wilseder Berg - Heathlands

  3. #3 - Loop Trail W2: Einblicke in Abgruende

    4.0 (2)·Easy·2.4 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hr
    Family-friendly loop trail in the Lueneburg Heath nature reserve, Lower Saxony. It doesn't get much quieter and more natural than the Wilseder loop trail 2: The route runs through the heart of the car-free Lueneburg Heath nature reserve. The Einblicke in Abgruende ("views into gorges") route owes its name to the Totengrund and Steingrund, which are characterized by heathland and steep slopes. You often hike directly along the slopes of the two valleys. Attention: The heath town of Wilsede...

  4. #4 - Through the Lüneburg Heath Wildlife Park

    4.6 (7)·Easy·1.9 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hr
    Family-friendly walk in the Lueneburg Heath Nature Park, Lower Saxony. The Lueneburg Heath Wildlife Park invites you to go on exciting discovery tours with the whole family. In addition to many wild animals, playgrounds, restaurants, and well-developed paths ensure a great experience. Highlights of the hike: - child-friendly - lots of different wildlife - playground

  5. #5 - In the Weseler Heide

    4.3 (9)·Moderate·1.7 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hr
    Family-friendly loop trail in the Lueneburg Heath nature reserve, Lower Saxony. The Weseler Heide is a real insider tip for a relaxed hike in the Lueneburg Heath. Significantly less crowded than the heath landscapes near Undeloh and around the Wilseder Berg, the Weseler Heide is in no way inferior to the well-known hiking regions in the Lueneburg Heath. The common heather usually blooms here between August and September - the route is of course particularly beautiful at this...

  6. #6 - Wheelchair Trail: In the Haverbeeke Valley (Long Tour)

    4.4 (4)·Easy·2.1 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hr
    Barrier-free loop trail in the Lueneburg Heath nature reserve, Lower Saxony. This is the longer version of the "Im Tal der Haverbeek" loop trail, which is suitable for prams and wheelchairs. The route runs through landscapes that are very typical of the Lueneburg Heath - heathland, an idyllic river valley and lush green meadows. There are benches every 650 ft, so you can take breaks along the way and enjoy the view of the heathland. Refreshments and barrier-free toilets are available at...

  7. #7 - Wilsede W1

    4.1 (4)·Easy·1.9 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hr
    A beautiful circular hiking trail through the Lüneburg Heath nature reserve. Under old oaks, through cool forests and over open heath, it goes up to the Wilseder Berg. It starts at the Heidemuseum "Dat ole Huus" in Wilsede. At 169.2 m, the Wilseder Berg is the highest point on the North German Plain. From there you have a fantastic view into the distance in good weather.

  8. #8 - Small loop in Suedergellersen

    4.2 (8)·Easy·2.6 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hr
    Family-friendly hike in the Lueneburg Heath Nature Park, Lower Saxony. This is a nice little hike in the Lueneburg Heath. The route starts at the Suedergellersen sports field and runs through fields and forest. Highlights of the hike: - child-friendly - Hamboern observation tower - Suedergellersen village educational trail

  9. #9 - Wheelchair Tail: In the Haverbeeke Valley (Short Tour)

    5.0 (1)·Easy·0.9 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hr
    Barrier-free loop trail in the Lueneburg Heath nature reserve, Lower Saxony. This is the shorter version of the "Im Tal der Haverbeeke" ("In the Haverbeeke Valley") loop trail, which is suitable for prams and wheelchairs. The loop trail is made of compacted dirt and the gradient is 6 % or less if you do the loop clockwise as suggested. Rest areas, which can be found every 200 m along the way, invite you to take a break and enjoy the view of the heathland and meadows around the Haverbeeke....
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