The nice town Handeloh is the gateway to the Lüneburg Heath and a popular destination for hikers and cyclists. Beautiful thatched houses between old trees line the streets. From Hamburg you can reach Handeloh in less than an hour by train.

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November 3, 2018

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Handeloh, until March 1936 Handorf, is a municipality in the district Harburg with 2488 inhabitants.

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January 25, 2020

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Almost 2,500 people inhabit this cute village on the edge of the north heath. Many buildings are covered with thatch. The place is well connected to the rail network.

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1. View of the Büsenbachtal heathland – Fairy Ponds loop from Büsenbachtal

25.6km

06:40

160m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. View of the Büsenbachtal heathland – Büsenbach Valley loop from Handeloh

9.33km

02:27

70m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Holmer Watermill loop from Handeloh

11.1km

02:49

40m

30m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 50 m

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Sunday 22 February

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94 %

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Max wind speed: 22.0 km/h

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Location: Handeloh, Harburg, Lüneburg Heath, Lower Saxony, Germany

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Handeloh Village and Traditional Thatched Houses

1. View of the Büsenbachtal heathland – Fairy Ponds loop from Büsenbachtal

2. View of the Büsenbachtal heathland – Büsenbach Valley loop from Handeloh

3. Holmer Watermill loop from Handeloh

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