01 Apr Hiking in the Lüneburg Heath
Buchholz, December 2020 – Whether spring, summer, autumn or winter, the Lüneburg Heath can be admired at any time of the year! When the heather is in bloom in late summer, thousands of hikers are drawn to the beautiful heather every year to experience the lilac, glowing natural spectacle for themselves
Buchholz, December 2020 – Whether spring, summer, autumn or winter, the Lüneburg Heath can be admired at any time of the year! When the heather is in bloom in late summer, thousands of hikers are drawn to the beautiful heather every year to experience the lilac, glowing natural spectacle for themselves
Heidschnuckenweg
Probably the most important and famous hiking trail through the Lüneburg Heath is the Heidschnuckenweg. This path is so named because of the Heidschnucken – a native breed of sheep that live there. With a little luck you can even watch them grazing!
The Heidschnuckenweg begins in the Harburg mountains, crosses the entire heath and extends to Celle in the Südheide. Depending on your fitness and mood, you can split up short or longer stretches on the 223 km long hiking trail. On the way you will encounter varied landscapes, wonderful views and idyllic heath villages.
The Heidschnuckenweg has been recognized as a quality trail by the German Hiking Association.
"... a beautiful heather area"
Heaven and Hell hiking trail
On the hiking trail that starts from Buchholz in the Nordheide, one literally encounters “heaven and hell”. In the middle of the city there is an idyllic lake and after climbing the second highest mountain in the Lüneburg Heath – the Brunsberg – you have a breathtaking panoramic view of the colorful spectacle. If you now descend from “heaven”, it leads you into the mystical hell gorge and the beautiful Büsenbach valley.
The approx. 21.3 km long hiking trail is particularly recommended in autumn, when nature creates wonderful works of art with a play of colors.
After a long day of hiking, you can indulge yourself in our Flair Hotel Zur Eiche , because it is located in the middle of the Lüneburg Heath.
