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The Top 17 Mountain Passes in Lower Saxony

Whether it be for the views, for the climbs or for the downhill descents, browse our list of the best mountain passes in Lower Saxony and make your next adventure one to remember. Contributed by the community, for the community, each mountain pass Highlight is a personal recommendation you know you can trust, so simply find your favorite and go.

Last updated: November 6, 2025

Nienstedter Pass

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“The” way to cross the Deister with a racing bike. Significantly easier than the Jägeralle in Springe, but still no picnic. The climb should also be manageable for beginners, as …

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Lauensteiner Pass

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Rapid descent in the direction of Lauenstein

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Bessinghausen Serpentines

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Top asphalt and nice view

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Adenstedt Pass

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From the pass in the direction of Adenstedt you have in the first right turn a nice, wide view over the valley. The ascent of Alfeld / Sack is rising …

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13 Curves (Brevörde Serpentines)

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Identical to the racing bike section "Ottenstein Climb", only I find the title "13 curves" more appropriate! Long, moderate incline over 13 bends, with great views every now and then! …

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Nienstedter Pass, Northeast/Kirchdorf side

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Ascend Barsinghausen to the vertex with long straight climb

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Climb from Nienstedt to the Deister Pass summit

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Ascent Eimbeckhausen - Nienstedt with even slope

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Eimbeckhausen–Nienstedt Ascent

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Ascent Eimbeckhausen - Nienstedt access to the Nienstedter Pass

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Umschwang Pass

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Today we completed the Umschwang ⛰️ by bike 🚴🏻🚴🏾‍♀️. 😉😂 And that wasn't primarily due to the fact that we now ride e-bikes, but also because we do. The main …

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Descent Pass Lauenstein with 11%

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Departure Pass Lauenstein with 11%

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The Top 17 Mountain Passes in Lower Saxony

Nienstedter Pass

Lauensteiner Pass

Bessinghausen Serpentines

Adenstedt Pass

13 Curves (Brevörde Serpentines)

Nienstedter Pass, Northeast/Kirchdorf side

Climb from Nienstedt to the Deister Pass summit

Eimbeckhausen–Nienstedt Ascent

Umschwang Pass

Descent Pass Lauenstein with 11%

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