Best walking trails in Steinhuder Meer Nature Park
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
- 4.2 (2)·Easy·2.2 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hrRelaxed walk in Lower Saxony. From Husum we head to the idyllic Heye Glas See. It was created from an old gravel pit belonging to the Heye company. Diving and swimming are possible here today. There is a bus stop and a café in Husum to stop for refreshments after the excursion. The lake is a private property of the company and parking is not permitted here. Highlights: - idyllic lake
- 2.3 (3)·Easy·2.3 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hrFamily-friendly loop trail in the Steinhuder Meer Nature Park, Lower Saxony. The Mardorf loop trail M4, for example, can be started at the parking lot at the old moor hut. From here you walk through an idyllic forest to the high moor. In addition to great views of the Dead Moor and the Bruchwald, there is also a moor adventure trail with numerous exciting information boards. Back on the shore of the Steinhuder Meer, you can stop by the Neue Moorhuette lookout tower before heading back to the...
- 2.0 (1)·Easy·3 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrFamily-friendly loop trail in the Steinhuder Meer nature park, Lower Saxony. This relaxed loop leads along fields and the edge of the forest. Well suited for a walk with children or a loop with dogs. Highlights of the hike: - child-friendly - Forest and field paths - beautiful views
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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 trail for walking in Steinhuder Meer Nature Park?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best trail for walking in Steinhuder Meer Nature Park is Husum - Heye Glas Lake, which has a 4.2 star rating from 2 reviews. This trail is 2.2 mi long with an elevation gain of 167 ft.
What is the longest walking trail in Steinhuder Meer Nature Park?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest walking trail in Steinhuder Meer Nature Park is Teilweg and Plasttenweg loop. This trail is estimated to be 3.0 mi long.
How many walking trails are in Steinhuder Meer Nature Park?
There are 3 walking trails in Steinhuder Meer Nature Park.These walking trails have an average 2.8-star ratingfrom 6 AllTrails community reviews.
Which walking trail has the most elevation gain in Steinhuder Meer Nature Park?
Teilweg and Plasttenweg loop has the most elevation gain for walking trails with 206 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Mardorf M4 - Moor trail, which has 180 ft of elevation gain.
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