5,810 meters of track remain from the Himmelmoor Peat Railway. Built in 1900, it was used to transport peat from the mining area to the peat works on the eastern edge of the moor, operating on constantly changing routes. Small diesel locomotives, some of which were built in-house, pulled the trains carrying the peat floes until mining ended in 2018. Since 2015, the Himmelmoor Peat Railway Association has offered tours on the remaining line. The association maintains the railway and the industrial facilities. Trains are also regularly used for renaturation work.

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Dolle

October 14, 2020

Hiking

Really cool moorland. There are rails, switches and the wagons just waiting to go out again.

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Alfred

July 16, 2018

Hiking

The train only goes on a few weekends a year, so inquire in advance. The route is much longer than the Kurbahn in Bad Bramstedt

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Best Mountain Biking Routes to Historic Peat Railway in Himmelmoor

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1. View of Himmelmoor – Himmelmoor Nature Reserve loop from Kiwittsmoor

47.3km

02:42

100m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Himmelmoor Trail and Rest Area – View of Himmelmoor loop from Tornesch

35.5km

02:15

60m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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3. Himmelmoor Trail and Rest Area – View of Himmelmoor loop from Ulzburg Süd

29.5km

01:49

80m

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Location: Schleswig-Holstein, Germany

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Historic Peat Railway in Himmelmoor

1. View of Himmelmoor – Himmelmoor Nature Reserve loop from Kiwittsmoor

2. Himmelmoor Trail and Rest Area – View of Himmelmoor loop from Tornesch

3. Himmelmoor Trail and Rest Area – View of Himmelmoor loop from Ulzburg Süd

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