[R3] Schwarze Berge Bike Tour
22.1miLength
2,043ftElevation gain
8.5–9.5hrEstimated time
Loop
Popular bike tour in the Rosengarten state forest, Hamburg/Lower Saxony.
The Schwarze Berge bike tour (Tour R3) leads through the slightly hilly forest areas and heathland of the Schwarze Berge ("Black Mountains"). The half-day tour can easily be extended to a full-day tour by visiting some of the attractions near the route. A visit to the open-air museum on the Kiekeberg, the Schwarze Berge wildlife park or the Fuerstendenkmal is well worth it.
The consistently signposted R3 tour mainly runs on paved paths, but also briefly on sand and cobblestone paths. There are also a few hills to overcome.
Highlights of the tour:
- Nature Conservation Information Center "Schafstall"
- Wildpark Schwarze Berge
- Open-air museum on the Kiekeberg
- Heath and forest landscapes
- Detour to the Finfdlingslehrpfad "Großmodde oak"
- Nature reserve beech forests in the Rosengarten
- Fischbeck Heath
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Top sights
Karlstein
Attraction
Eichelhäher und Silberfasan
Attraction
Schafstall (H15)
Hut
Schneeeule
Attraction
Kolkrabe und Elster
Attraction
Wisent
Attraction
Uhu
Attraction
Marderlandschaft
Attraction
Küstenvögel
Attraction
Muffelwild
Attraction
Steinböcke
Attraction
Schaufütterung
Attraction
Lüneburger Landgarten
Attraction
Wasserspielplatz
River
Tiere auf dem Land
Attraction
Schulteich Vahrendorf
Pond
Sottorfer Dorfteich
Pond
Eschenberg
Peak
Dorfteich Vahrendörp
Pond
Wolf
Attraction
Schäfer Ast-Garten
Attraction
Wildkatze
Attraction
Habichtskauz
Attraction
Zwergotter
Attraction
Ententeich
Attraction
Stinktier
Attraction
Hängebauchschweine
Attraction
Wildpark-Bahn
Attraction
Rotwild
Attraction
Burgmauer
Castle
Hangwasserbrunnen (H13)
Attraction
Wolfs Hochsitz
Viewpoint
Nicolai Berg
Viewpoint
Dampfmaschine
Attraction
Pilzkiosk
Attraction
Pilzkiosk (K7)
Attraction
Landwirtschaftlicher Entdeckergarten
Garden
Einfriedungen
Attraction
Bauerngarten
Attraction
Obst- und Gartenbau
Attraction
Wildpark-Camping
Caravan site
Bienenzaun (H12)
Attraction
Ziehbrunnen
Attraction
Grüne Bude
Hut
Leinenspeicher (H5)
Hut
HoneyHeroes
Garden
Ehemalige Schmiede - erbaut 1911
Building
Schulgarten Vahrndörp
Garden
Gemüsegarten Baedoerp
Garden
Soodhof
Attraction
Top sights
Karlstein
Attraction
Eichelhäher und Silberfasan
Attraction
Schafstall (H15)
Hut
Schneeeule
Attraction
Kolkrabe und Elster
Attraction
Wisent
Attraction
Uhu
Attraction
Marderlandschaft
Attraction
Küstenvögel
Attraction
Muffelwild
Attraction
Steinböcke
Attraction
Schaufütterung
Attraction
Lüneburger Landgarten
Attraction
Wasserspielplatz
River
Tiere auf dem Land
Attraction
Schulteich Vahrendorf
Pond
Sottorfer Dorfteich
Pond
Eschenberg
Peak
Dorfteich Vahrendörp
Pond
Wolf
Attraction
Schäfer Ast-Garten
Attraction
Wildkatze
Attraction
Habichtskauz
Attraction
Zwergotter
Attraction
Ententeich
Attraction
Stinktier
Attraction
Hängebauchschweine
Attraction
Wildpark-Bahn
Attraction
Rotwild
Attraction
Burgmauer
Castle
Hangwasserbrunnen (H13)
Attraction
Wolfs Hochsitz
Viewpoint
Nicolai Berg
Viewpoint
Dampfmaschine
Attraction
Pilzkiosk
Attraction
Pilzkiosk (K7)
Attraction
Landwirtschaftlicher Entdeckergarten
Garden
Einfriedungen
Attraction
Bauerngarten
Attraction
Obst- und Gartenbau
Attraction
Wildpark-Camping
Caravan site
Bienenzaun (H12)
Attraction
Ziehbrunnen
Attraction
Grüne Bude
Hut
Leinenspeicher (H5)
Hut
HoneyHeroes
Garden
Ehemalige Schmiede - erbaut 1911
Building
Schulgarten Vahrndörp
Garden
Gemüsegarten Baedoerp
Garden
Soodhof
Attraction
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Frequently asked questions
What’s helpful to know about this trail?
Try this 22.1-mile loop trail near Hamburg, Hamburg. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 8 h 25 min to complete. This is a very popular area for backpacking and bike touring, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime.
What is the expected weather this week for [R3] Schwarze Berge Bike Tour?
Expected weather for [R3] Schwarze Berge Bike Tour for the next 5 days is:
- Sun, September 20 - 62 degrees/showers
- Mon, September 21 - 62 degrees/clear
- Tue, September 22 - 65 degrees/foggy
- Wed, September 23 - 62 degrees/showers
- Thu, September 24 - 61 degrees/foggy
Where is [R3] Schwarze Berge Bike Tour located?
[R3] Schwarze Berge Bike Tour is a trail located in Staatsforst Rosengarten.
How hard is [R3] Schwarze Berge Bike Tour?
[R3] Schwarze Berge Bike Tour is considered a moderate hike that covers 22.1 mi, with an elevation gain of 2,043 ft. It takes about 8.5–9.5 hr to complete. Moderate trails often feature gradual climbs or obstacles like rocks or roots.
What is the elevation gain for [R3] Schwarze Berge Bike Tour?
[R3] Schwarze Berge Bike Tour is considered a moderate hike that covers 22.1 mi, with an elevation gain of 2,043 ft. It takes about 8.5–9.5 hr to complete. Moderate trails often feature gradual climbs or obstacles like rocks or roots.
Is [R3] Schwarze Berge Bike Tour a loop?
[R3] Schwarze Berge Bike Tour is a loop trail that covers 22.1 mi, with an elevation gain of 2,043 ft. It takes about 8.5–9.5 hr to complete. Loop trails have the same starting point and endpoint. You'll follow a single route without retracing your steps.
How long is [R3] Schwarze Berge Bike Tour?
[R3] Schwarze Berge Bike Tour is a loop trail that covers 22.1 mi, with an elevation gain of 2,043 ft. It takes about 8.5–9.5 hr to complete. Loop trails have the same starting point and endpoint. You'll follow a single route without retracing your steps.
Are dogs allowed on [R3] Schwarze Berge Bike Tour?
Dogs may be allowed on [R3] Schwarze Berge Bike Tour. Be sure to check regulations before heading out.
When is the best time of year to hike [R3] Schwarze Berge Bike Tour?
[R3] Schwarze Berge Bike Tour is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime.
How busy is [R3] Schwarze Berge Bike Tour?
According to trailgoers, [R3] Schwarze Berge Bike Tour is usually busy. [R3] Schwarze Berge Bike Tour is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime.
Are there rivers at [R3] Schwarze Berge Bike Tour?
Yes, [R3] Schwarze Berge Bike Tour is near Wasserspielplatz.
Are there scenic views at [R3] Schwarze Berge Bike Tour?
Yes, according to trailgoers, [R3] Schwarze Berge Bike Tour features multiple scenic viewpoints. Some of the viewpoints include Wolfs Hochsitz and Nicolai Berg.
Is backpacking allowed at [R3] Schwarze Berge Bike Tour?
Backpacking is allowed on [R3] Schwarze Berge Bike Tour. Backpacking trails are typically longer and are often point-to-point trails. Camping accommodations vary, and can include campsites, dispersed camping, huts, or in-town accommodations. You should always double check if a permit is required.
Is [R3] Schwarze Berge Bike Tour paved?
Yes, according to trailgoers, [R3] Schwarze Berge Bike Tour is partially paved.
Are there forests at [R3] Schwarze Berge Bike Tour?
Yes, [R3] Schwarze Berge Bike Tour is a forest trail in Staatsforst Rosengarten.
Are there wildflowers at [R3] Schwarze Berge Bike Tour?
Yes, trailgoers have reported a variety of wildflower types on [R3] Schwarze Berge Bike Tour, though the specific types can vary from month to month.
Last updated on September 20, 2026 at 3:32 am GMT+0