Best wildlife trails in Naturschutzgebiet Lüneburger Heide

Popular loop trail in the Lüneburg Heath, Lower Saxony. A relaxed tour through the vastness of the Lüneburg Heath. From Undeloh you hike over the Wilseder Berg and through the idyllic heath village of Wilsede. Since this area is one of the most popular regions of the Lueneburg Heath, it can get a little crowded here, especially when the heather is in bloom. There are places to stop for refreshments and only a few inclines, so the route should also be manageable for families with...

Family-friendly loop in the Lüneburg Heath, Lower Saxony. This walk is perfect for an excursion with the whole family. Mostly on boardwalks, it leads through the picturesque Pietzmoor, one of the most popular attractions in the Lüneburg Heath. For safety reasons and as the hike leads through the Lüneburg Heath nature reserve, it is not permitted to leave the paths and dogs must be kept on a lead. The Pietzmoor is home to rare bird and plant species such as cranes, sundew and the yellow bog...

This route is stage 4 of the Heidschnuckenweg, a long-distance trail through Lower Saxony. This specific segment starts in Undeloh and ends in Niederhaverbeck. The path leads through the Radenbach Valley, where hikers can spot wild horses and "Wilseder Rote" cattle among the bell heather. Following the historic Pastor-Bode-Weg, the route traverses beech forests to reach the car-free village of Wilsede and the Wilseder Berg, the highest point in the North German Plain. Overnight stays are...

A varied circular hike in the Lüneburg Heath from Undeloh to Wilsede. Duration: approx. 4 hours Highlights of the hike: - Unique landscape of the Lüneburg Heath with juniper trees, streams, mixed forests and small moor areas - Pink-violet sea of flowers during the heather bloom in August and September - View from the Wilseder Berg

This route is stage 3 of the Heidschnuckenweg, a long-distance hiking trail through Lower Saxony that begins in Handeloh and ends in Undeloh. The trail winds its way through the marshy Seevetal, where a forest of moss-covered oaks and beeches, almost primeval in character, lines the meandering River Seeve. After passing through the traditional heathland village of Wehlen, the section crosses the vast Weseler Heide with views of the historic Pastorenteiche ponds and gentle, juniper-covered...

Popular loop in the Lüneburg Heath, Lower Saxony. This route leads into the largest heath landscape in Europe and at the same time into the heart of the Lüneburg Heath. It starts in Oberhaverbeck at the paid parking lot, it first goes north through the car-free area around Wilsede. The well-known Wilseder Berg mountain is reached via a long sandy path, past magnificent heathland - especially when it is in bloom. This mountain is the highest peak in the Lüneburg Heath! From here wonderful...

Popular hike in the Lueneburg Heath nature reserve, Lower Saxony. The hike O2 leads for a good nine kilometers through the idyllic Oberhaverbecker Holz and several extensive heather areas, which show themselves in all their glory during the flowering period between the beginning of August and the beginning of September. Highlights of the hike: - Heathlands - Steingrund - Oberhaverbecker forest

Popular loop in the Lüneburg Heath nature reserve, Lower Saxony. This marvellous hike begins in Oberhaverbeck. From here, it leads to three prominent elevations in the Lüneburg Heath: the Suhorn, the Wümmeberg and the Tütsberg. This loop is particularly beautiful between the beginning of August and mid-September, when the heath is in bloom. At this time of year, it can get very crowded here, especially at weekends. The start is at the Oberhaverbeck car park, which is subject to a charge. A...

Popular loop in the Lüneburg Heath, Lower Saxony. This wonderful loop leads through the "Einemer Sand" dune area. The tour can be started at the car park in the small village of Einem or Niederhaverbeck in the middle of the Lüneburg Heath nature reserve. The route follows idyllic sandy paths through hilly heathland, which is particularly beautiful to look at during the flowering season in August/September. It is best to bring sturdy shoes and avoid open-toed shoes or white trainers. There...

Popular loop trail in the Lueneburg Heath, Lower Saxony. A nice, little loop that leads past the Toepferblick, among other things. The popular view point is named after Dr. Alfred Carl Toepfer, who was known for his work against the military use of the Lueneburg Heath - until the 1990s, today's core zone of the Lueneburg Heath Nature Park was used by British troops as a training area. In spring you can watch birds such as the woodlark and the curlew from the potter's view and in autumn the...