Best river trails in Suedheide Nature Park
The soils, geology and relief of the Südheide Nature Park are of glacial origin. For a long time, the entire area was covered by ice masses from the Saale Ice Age. When the ice melted, masses of sand, debris and boulders were left behind and the typical ground, edge and terminal moraine landscapes were formed.
The nature park is home to many animal species, some of which are endangered. The Lutter heath stream alone is home to over 160 endangered animal and plant species! Otters, sea eagles and kingfishers can also be found here. Numerous animals and plants can also be found in the large forest areas with pine and spruce trees.
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- 3.9 (23)·Moderate·5.6 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrPopular loop trail in the Suedheide Nature Park, Lower Saxony. The river-forest adventure trail W3 in the Suedheide nature park can be hiked over several distances. This is the 9 km long variant of the loop (medium tour). The section around the Heidesee is barrier-free and therefore suitable for wheelchairs and prams. Highlights of the hike: - Hands-on stations and information boards - old watermill in Mueden - Heide river Oertze - Heidesee in Mueden - Rieselwiesen
- 4.2 (13)·Moderate·5.8 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrPopular loop trail in the Suedheide Nature Park, Lower Saxony. This is the medium-length variant of the loop trail "Where kingfishers and otters say good night" (W15m). Alternatively, the almost 4 km long W15k (short tour) or the 17 km long W15l (long tour) can also be hiked. From the car park in Eversen, you hike on partly narrow trails through the forests and fields of the Öertze lowlands. At Hof Beutzen, the Heide river is finally crossed and the way back is started on the opposite side...
- 4.3 (11)·Moderate·8.2 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrThis route is stage 8 of the Heidschnuckenweg, a long-distance trail through Lower Saxony. This specific section starts in Wietzendorf and ends in Müden (Örtze). The path leads over the Häteler Berg and through mixed pine forests to the Wietzer Berg, where the Lönsstein monument honors the heath poet Hermann Löns. Hikers traverse classic heathland before reaching the romantic half-timbered village of Müden at the confluence of the Wietze and Örtze rivers. Overnight stays are available in...
- 4.2 (15)·Hard·17 mi·Est. 6.5–7.5 hrThis route is stage 13 of the Heidschnuckenweg, a long-distance trail through Lower Saxony, starting at Dehningshof and ending in the royal city of Celle. The section passes the Severloher Heide, the final large heathland area of the journey, before ascending the Citronenberg and passing the tranquil Wildecker Teiche, a haven for migratory birds. After winding through the dense woodlands of Kohlenbach and Scheuen, the path follows the Aller river meadows directly into the heart of Celle,...
- 4.7 (11)·Moderate·8.3 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrPopular loop trail in the Suedheide Nature Park, Lower Saxony. You always walk through the beautiful Oerztetal on this 13 km long loop in the Suedheide nature park. Halfway through the route you can stop by a restaurant in Hermannsburg or you can wait until you get back to Mueden. Highlights of the hike: - Valley of the Oertze - Mueden - Hermannsburg - Mueden Wildlife Park - Meesener Bach nature reserve - Lake Oertzesee
- 3.8 (9)·Easy·1.4 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hrBarrier-free loop trail in the Südheide Nature Park, Lower Saxony. This is the barrier-free section of the river-forest adventure trail (W3). On paved paths there is once around the Heidesee in Mueden. Well suited for both wheelchairs and prams. Highlights of the hike: - barrier-free - information boards - historical water mill Mueden - Oertze - Heidesee
- 4.4 (8)·Easy·4.5 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrPopular hike in the Südheide Nature Park, Lower Saxony. The hiking trail "Wacholderwald in der Teufelsheide" is available in 4.4 km, 7.1 km and 12.1 km versions. This is the medium length tour. Highlights of the hike: - Dübelsheide ("Teufelsheide") - Schlichternheide - the largest juniper forest in Lower Saxony - Heidehöfe in Schmarbeck and Niederohe
- 4.1 (7)·Moderate·4.6 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrThis route is the 9th stage of the Heidschnuckenweg, a long-distance hiking trail through Lower Saxony. This specific section begins in Müden (Örtze) and ends in Faßberg. The trail leads past the historic watermill on Lake Heidesee into a pristine riparian forest along the Örtze River. Hikers follow narrow paths along steep sandy banks that provide habitat for kingfishers and otters before the route reaches the air force town of Faßberg with its spacious green spaces. Overnight stays are...
- 3.3 (11)·Moderate·4.7 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrPopular loop trail in the Südheide Nature Park, Lower Saxony. The name says it all on this hike: You hike along the pretty heather river Oertze and on ice-age sand dunes, which are now surrounded by pine forest. Highlights of the hike: - sand dunes - View of the Heide River Oertze - Wolthausen with an old water mill - Black moor
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Where is the best river trail to hike in Suedheide Nature Park?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best river trail to hike in Suedheide Nature Park is River forest adventure trail in the Suedheide (medium tour), which has a 3.9 star rating from 23 reviews. This trail is 5.6 mi long with an elevation gain of 748 ft.
What is the longest river trail in Suedheide Nature Park?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest river trail in Suedheide Nature Park is Heidschnuckenweg. This trail is estimated to be 137.6 mi long.
How many river trails are in Suedheide Nature Park?
There are 27 river trails in Suedheide Nature Park.These river trails have an average 3.9-star ratingfrom 167 AllTrails community reviews.
Which river trail has the most elevation gain in Suedheide Nature Park?
Heidschnuckenweg has the most elevation gain for river trails with 14,333 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Unterluess - Suedheide Nature Park Loop, which has 5,265 ft of elevation gain.
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Points of interest
- Misselhorner Heide
- Löns-Stein
- Heidesee
- Wietzer Berg
- Kutschenteich
- Angelbecksteich
- Lutterbach
- Historischer Garten
- Breitehorn
- Wohnmobilstellplatz Lutterhof Südheide-Hermannsburg
- Wacholder Park
- Grabhügelfeld von Bonstorf
- Schutzhütte am Gaußstein Hausselberg
- Scharnebecks Mühle
- Wildwood Camping Lüneburger Heide
- Lüßberg
- Parkplatz Wildpark
- Mühlenteich
- Örtzeteich
- Faßberg