Attractions in the Lüneburg Heath

A visit to the Wilseder Berg is part of every visit to the Lüneburg Heath. The ascent is not that difficult and yet you are rewarded with a wonderful view. The Heidschnuckenweg also passes here.

Somewhat hidden within the flat-wave Lüneburg Heath, in the Harburg Mountains, the Hasselbrack is the highest natural elevation in Hamburg with an astonishing 116.2 m above sea level. NN.

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The landscape here in the Totengrund has its unique charm in every season. Many visitors come especially in August, when a purple sea of ​​flowers over the entire landscape. Personally, … read more

From the train station Schneverdingen you can jerk on the great, small Moorwanderweg. Especially recommended in April / May, when the cottongrass is fruiting.

At 129 meters above sea level, the second highest point in the Lüneburg Heath with good paths, great views and lots of seating. There is also a parking lot nearby.

The Heidedorf Wilsede (Low German / platdüütsch Wils) is a district of Bispingen im Heidekreis in the Lüneburg Heath, Lower Saxony. It is located in the middle of the nature … read more

A picture book location in the Lüneburg Heath. Many inns, cafes, museums and small shops invite you to visit. Nearby, a detour to the Totengrund and Wilseder Berg is worthwhile.

The Pietzmoor is definitely one of the highlights of the Lüneburg Heath. You can explore the raised bog on a 5km circular walk from Bohlenstegen. There is plenty to discover … read more

Over gentle hills, along juniper bushes and through blooming heathland on which heath willows graze - simply fantastic!

On foot or by bike, both easy to do!

But it used to be different here! There was a huge stock of trees, mostly oak trees - and you can … read more

Already in 1906, the Heide Pastor Wilhelm Bode rescued the ground for the dead from planned construction work and thus sealed the formation of the first nature reserve in Germany. … read more

A uniquely beautiful moor landscape can be hiked through here on the approximately five-kilometre-long circular route. For me it is one of the most beautiful moors in northern Germany. During … read more

It's good that this section was marked as a “gorge”, otherwise I would not have noticed it as such ...! But also totally beautiful in this size!

The ferry connection between Zollenspieker and Hoopte is the oldest, still active ferry connection in Germany. The connection was first mentioned in 1252. At that time the ferry and customs … read more

From the rest area on the horse head you have a fantastic view of the surrounding heathland. Here is the perfect place for a cozy rest. If you follow the … read more

With the mountain bike you do a lot easier here. So you can master the sandy paths well.

The construction of the world's largest double-vertical boat lift Lüneburg Scharnebeck was built in 1974 and offers a worth seeing technical spectacle. The ship lift offers modern cargo ships the … read more

The Dead Ground - A valley of unearthly beauty
The dead-ground theory

As in the Totengrund, as in the rest of the heathland, there were only a few nutrients in … read more

Verden is a 1000-year-old city worth a little time. To give you a first overview, you cycle best in the district of Hönisch, where you can enjoy a great panoramic … read more

The old crane dates back to the 14th century, it was used to lift goods and also the Lüneburg salt works. In its prime, the crane even managed to lift … read more