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Best forest trails in Steinhuder Meer Nature Park

Best forest trails in Steinhuder Meer Nature Park

3.8(199 reviews)

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Lower Saxony
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#5 of 14 nature parks

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The Steinhuder Meer Nature Park covers around 420 square kilometers. The core zone of the area is the lake "Steinhuder Meer". It also includes many protected areas, which in turn provide habitats for flora and fauna. The extensive moorland areas, floating meadows, dunes, mountains and shady forests of the glacial moraine landscape are home to white-tailed eagles, water buffalo and moor frogs.

Top trails

  1. #1 - Lake Steinhude Loop

    4.5 (93)·Moderate·18.9 mi·Est. 7–8 hr
    The signposted route circles Lower Saxony’s largest lake—the Steinhuder Meer. Covering an area of about 30 km², the lake is a popular recreational destination in the Hanover region and is known for its excellent water quality. The lakeside path can be explored on foot or by bike. Campgrounds offer the option to break the route up into several day-long segments. There are several places to stop for refreshments along the way. The tour can be started from various points and undertaken in...

  2. #2 - S1 Ufer-Moorwiesenweg (Steinhuder loop)

    4.1 (15)·Easy·4.2 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hr
    Family-friendly hiking trail in the Steinhuder Meer nature park, Lower Saxony. This panoramic walk on the Steinhuder Meer leads over large parts directly along the shore. Most of the path is also suitable for wheelchairs. Highlights of the hike: - child-friendly - Shore path on the Steinhuder Meer - Wilhelmsstein - beautiful views

  3. #3 - Erlebnisweg Totes Moor

    3.5 (20)·Moderate·6.5 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hr
    Popular moor adventure trail in the Steinhuder Meer Nature Park, Lower Saxony. The Totes Moor adventure trail leads along a beautiful route through the Totes Moor nature reserve, which is located in the Steinhuder Meer nature park. The trail starts at "Car Park 11 Alte Moorhütte". The path is part of the Steinhuder Meer loop and leads to the Grossenheidorn Tower. Several experience stations show the typical animal and plant world, the use of the moors and what the current measures to protect...

  4. #4 - From Wunstorf to the Steinhuder Meer

    4.8 (18)·Moderate·24.1 mi·Est. 9–10 hr
    Popular bike tour in the Steinhuder Meer nature park, Lower Saxony. This 40 km long bike tour from Wunstorf leads around the Steinhuder Meer. If necessary, you can stay overnight, for example at the Mardorf campground. Highlights of the tour: - Steinhuder sea - Meerbruchswiesen nature reserve - Ostufer Steinhuder Meer nature reserve - Steinhude
  5. Through the Rehburg mountains

    #5 - Through the Rehburg mountains

    3.6 (7)·Moderate·3.6 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hr

  6. #6 - Marienseer Klostertannen from Mariensee

    4.2 (3)·Easy·3.6 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hr

  7. #7 - Radwanderrundweg Rehburg-Loccum D - Dino-Tour

    3.9 (5)·Easy·15.2 mi·Est. 5.5–6 hr

  8. #8 - Wanderroute rund um Wölpinghausen

    4.1 (5)·Moderate·6.8 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hr
    Beautiful circular route from Wölpinghausen, Lower Saxony This circular route leads back from Wölpinghausen to Wiedenbrügge and via Bad Rehburg. The landscape between the towns is made up of forest and agriculturally used fields and fields. The paths are mostly well-developed forest paths or dirt roads that are easy to walk on. Shortly before the end, it's still a bit uphill to the 136m high Wölpinghausener Berg, from which you can enjoy the foresight. Highlights: - varied route -...

  9. #9 - Wunstorf zum Steinhuder Meer

    4.5 (3)·Easy·10.5 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hr

  10. #10 - Hermann-Löns-Wanderweg um Brokeloh

    4.0 (1)·Moderate·6.2 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hr
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At the three information centers Naturparkhaus Mardorf, Steinhude and Insel Wilhelmstein, visitors will find many details about the natural features of the region. Admission to the Nature Park House is free. It is open from Tue - Fri from 11 am - 5 pm and at weekends from 11 am - 6 pm.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is the best forest trail to hike in Steinhuder Meer Nature Park?

According to users from AllTrails.com, the best forest trail to hike in Steinhuder Meer Nature Park is Lake Steinhude Loop, which has a 4.5 star rating from 93 reviews. This trail is 18.9 mi long with an elevation gain of 1,479 ft.

What is the longest forest trail in Steinhuder Meer Nature Park?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest forest trail in Steinhuder Meer Nature Park is RTF RSC-Nienburg - 124 Route. This trail is estimated to be 78.0 mi long.

How many forest trails are in Steinhuder Meer Nature Park?

There are 30 forest trails in Steinhuder Meer Nature Park.These forest trails have an average 3.8-star ratingfrom 199 AllTrails community reviews.

Which forest trail has the most elevation gain in Steinhuder Meer Nature Park?

RTF RSC-Nienburg - 124 Route has the most elevation gain for forest trails with 6,748 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is RTF RSC-Nienburg - 91er Strecke, which has 5,236 ft of elevation gain.

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