Planet Trail in Handeloh
Cycling Highlight (Segment)
Recommended by 64 out of 69 cyclists
This Highlight goes through a protected area
Please check local regulations for: Naturpark Lüneburger Heide
Tips
Try to grasp the huge dimension of our solar system!Do you want to travel at 16 times the speed of light? Walk along the Planet Trail. Start in the sun and finish your journey after 1.2 kilometers.
The path represents our solar system on a scale of 1: 5 billion. One meter equals 5 million kilometers. Enormous! At each planetary position you can take a break and learn how big the planet is in the scale of the way.
Further information at:
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•April 21, 2016
The concrete slab path is easy to drive on. In the end, however, there is a sandy road that cannot be driven on with narrow tires.
translated by•May 10, 2021
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