The most beautiful path high up in the north — the Heidschnuckenweg

Your hike begins on the outskirts of the city in the southwest of Hamburg. From the Fischbeker Heuweg bus stop, head south through low-built streets.



When the road ends, the heather is right in front of you. Rolling hills, low forests, and soft heather stretch out before you. Immediately you leave the… read more

The second stage begins in Buchholz in the Nordheide and the Heidschnuckenweg leads you into a loose mixed forest. You follow the course of the Heidebahn tracks and then the path takes you into the famous Hell Gorge.



You follow the course of the valley and then climb the Brunsberg. There you leave the… read more

On your third stage, you go into the extensive Lüneburg Heath nature reserve.



First you follow the natural course of the Seeve through enchanted forests, along moors and dense ferns.



After you have left the Seeve behind you, it goes to the rustic village of Wesel. In the center of the village, across from… read more

The fourth stage spoils you all day long with fantastic views and lovely landscapes.



Starting from Undeloh, the Heidschnuckenweg leads you over slightly hilly heathland and through the Radenbachtal. Over narrow wooden walkways you follow the path over the boggy valley of the stream and turn onto the Pastor… read more

On the fifth day, the Heidschnuckenweg takes you out of the Lüneburg Heath nature reserve and to Borsteler Schweiz.



First it goes on over picturesque heathland and over soft sand dunes. Directly on the way is one of the numerous historical sheep stables, some of which are still used by Heidschnucken today… read more

On the sixth day you follow the course of the Luhe on the Heidschnuckenweg, which is only a narrow stream here. The path runs through dense forest before you walk under the highway again.



On the other side, the path runs along the edge of the forest between heathland and wide fields. If you like, you… read more

You start your seventh stage in Soltau and leave the city in a south-east direction. The surrounding landscape is slowly changing. The further you leave the Lüneburg Heath nature reserve behind you, the smaller the unique heather areas become. In their place are pastures, fields and forests.



Along the… read more

The eighth stage of the Heidschnuckenweg takes you through quiet, deserted landscapes, past forests and across extensive fields.



Shortly after Wietzendorf you can find a small heathland on the Häteler Berg. It is lovingly cared for by the residents so that the pines and bushes do not spread on it.



On this… read more

The ninth stage is a real pleasure stage. Due to the clear route, you have enough time to spend a little more time between the rustic half-timbered buildings of Müden.



Past the picturesque Heidesee to the course of the Örtze river, which meanders through the forest in its natural state.



After you have… read more

Starting from Faßberg you will soon reach the little heath village of Schmarbeck on the tenth stage of the Heidschnuckenweg. You pass the old courtyards and feel transported to other times.



We continue across fields and meadows to the juniper forest, a large heather area. You enjoy the view of the open… read more

After your night at the Heidehexe, you will hike comfortably over the extensive Oberoher Heide back to the Heidschnuckenweg. After you have crossed the heather, it goes into an extensive pine forest.



When heathland farming became unprofitable at the end of the 20th century, many of the farmers sold their… read more

After your relaxing break in Weesen, you hike along the edge of the forest to the Misselhorn Heath. The heather lies like a long strip from east to west, framed between dense pine forests and you walk comfortably over the sandy ground.



After a short stretch of forest, the view of the Tiefental opens up… read more

Your last stage starts at the Dehningshof. As you wander through the vast forests, you can clearly see how the landscape has changed. On the challenging last 30 kilometers of your hike you will only find small and few heathland landscapes.



Most of the time, the Heidschnuckenweg takes you over comfortable… read more