Start of the Heidschnuckenweg in Fischbeker Heide

Here, on the southern edge of Hamburg, the 223 kilometer long Heidschnuckenweg starts to Celle. A beautifully designed display shows you the course of the entire long-distance hiking trail, which is one of the most beautiful in all of Germany. I can only confirm this after my hike this year.

Even though the heath is largely flat, you can enjoy a few meters of altitude with great views, especially on the first stage. The best way to get to the starting point of the Heidschnuckenweg is via Hamburg Central Station and then the S-Bahn line S3, which will take you to Fischbek. From the S-Bahn station it's about two kilometers to walk and you'll be in the middle of the beautiful heath.

It's not without reason that it was voted Germany's most beautiful hiking trail in 2014! You are actually still very close to the Hamburg city area. When you walk along these heath valleys you could sometimes believe you are on another planet. Especially in late summer, when everything here is purple, there is a natural spectacle like no other. Hiking in the flatlands couldn't be better!

Here on the edge of the Fischbeker Heide starts the 223km Heidschnuckenwanderweg from Hamburg to Celle. You can come directly by car and park well or take the S-Bahn (S3) to Hamburg-Fischbek and then run 2km ago.