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Best partially-paved trails in Steinhuder Meer Nature Park

Best partially-paved trails in Steinhuder Meer Nature Park

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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 (94)·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 (13)·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 - 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

  4. #4 - Radwanderrundweg Rehburg-Loccum D - Dino-Tour

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

  5. #5 - Wunstorf zum Steinhuder Meer

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

  6. #6 - Hermann-Löns-Wanderweg um Brokeloh

    4.0 (1)·Moderate·6.2 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hr

  7. #7 - Northern Steinhuder Meer and NSG Totes Moor

    4.9 (3)·Moderate·12.9 mi·Est. 5–5.5 hr
    Beautiful round in Lower Saxony. The round leads around the former nature reserve Wunstorfer Moor. Here you can discover the special flora and fauna of the moor, which was partially drained and used in the past. Near the starting point (follow Alte Hubertusstraße a little bit to the west and then turn left into Alte Moorhütte) there is an inn where you can stop for a bite to eat. You can arrive by car or use the bus, which stops at Mardorf Vogeldamm.
  8. Totes Moor nature reserve from Neustadt am Rübenberge

    #8 - Totes Moor nature reserve from Neustadt am Rübenberge

    4.9 (3)·Moderate·10.4 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hr
  9. Grinderwald from Hagen

    #9 - Grinderwald from Hagen

    4.6 (3)·Moderate·7.9 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hr

  10. #10 - Rund um den Fliegerhorst Wunstorf

    3.4 (2)·Moderate·11.7 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hr
    Interesting round tour around the air base Wunstdorf, Lower Saxony. With a bit of luck, you can see heavy military aircraft take off and land from time to time on the tour around the Wunstrof air base. The air transport squadron 62 is stationed here. From the forest path at the state forest, it goes from Grossenheidorn to Wunstorf and finally back via Poggenhagen and along the state forest. The paths are walkable. Highlights: - Airbase - State forest
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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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Where is the best partially-paved trail to hike in Steinhuder Meer Nature Park?

According to users from AllTrails.com, the best partially-paved 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 partially-paved trail in Steinhuder Meer Nature Park?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest partially-paved trail in Steinhuder Meer Nature Park is RTF RSC-Nienburg - 56er Strecke. This trail is estimated to be 34.5 mi long.

How many partially paved trails are in Steinhuder Meer Nature Park?

There are 18 partially paved trails in Steinhuder Meer Nature Park.These partially paved trails have an average 4.1-star ratingfrom 158 AllTrails community reviews.

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

CTF Nienburg Heka Cup - 46er Strecke has the most elevation gain for partially paved trails with 3,083 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is RTF RSC-Nienburg - 56er Strecke, which has 2,959 ft of elevation gain.

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