Routes

Planner

Features

Updates

App

Get the App

Natural Monuments

Flottbektal Nature Reserve

Natural Monuments

Flottbektal Nature Reserve

Highlight (Segment) • Natural Monument

Flottbektal Nature Reserve

Name: Flottbektal Nature Reserve
Rating: 2

Recommended by 31 hikers

This Highlight goes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Flottbektal

Save

Location: Hamburg, Germany

Save

See hikes here

Take Me There

Routes here

Best Hiking Routes to Flottbektal Nature Reserve

5.0

(5)

hikers

1. Jenisch House – Teufelsbrück Harbor loop from Groß Flottbek

8.86km

02:19

70m

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

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Moderate

5.0

(3)

hikers

2. Giant sequoias (California) – Teufelsbrück Harbor loop from Lutterothstraße

20.8km

05:22

110m

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

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Hard

5.0

(6)

hikers

3. View of the Parkhafen Cranes – Alter Schwede (Glacial Erratic) loop from Groß Flottbek

9.54km

02:28

50m

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

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Moderate

Tips

Andy

February 19, 2023

With only eight hectares, the smallest nature reserve in the Hanseatic city received its protection status on June 1, 1982. The wet meadows are part of the last flood plains in Hamburg that were affected by the tide and are home to many animal and plant species that are on the Red List.
The Flottbek, the river that flows through the site and flows into the Elbe at Teufelsbrück, gives it its name.
Source: Wikipedia

Translated by Google •

JR56

February 6, 2024

Marsh marigold and snakewort characterize the colorful landscape of the wet meadows. In 1982, the southern part of the Flottbek Valley and the adjacent forest were declared a nature reserve.
The Elbe River tides characterize the course of the Flottbek stream in the southern part of the park.
During storm surges, large areas of the valley's meadows and willow thickets are submerged.
Habitats affected by flooding have largely disappeared along the Hamburg Elbe and are therefore particularly valuable. To preserve the species-rich meadow vegetation, the areas must be mown twice a summer.
Culture and nature have always been closely linked in the park. The scenic Flottbek Valley, the forest on the Geest ridge, and the old solitary oaks were respectfully integrated into Caspar Voght's model agricultural estate.
The rich natural features and the long history of gardening have led to a great diversity of plant species. Bulbous plants from Southern Europe, such as wild tulips and checkered lilies, were planted in the park. Black knapweed arrived in the 19th century with "contaminated grass seeds" and, in summer, adorns the drier meadows near the Eierhütte with its reddish-violet blossoms.

The park also offers numerous habitats for wildlife.

jenischparkverein.de/flottbektal

Translated by Google •

In the know? Log-in to add a tip for other adventurers!

Details

Informations

Distance 641 m

Uphill 0 m

Downhill 10 m

Weather

Today

Monday 17 November

6°C

1°C

70 %

If you start your activity now...

Max wind speed: 11.0 km/h

Most visited during

January

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

See hikes here

Take Me There

Location: Hamburg, Germany

Other Popular Places to Check Out

Jenisch-Haus

Finkenwerder Ferry Terminal

Finkenwerder Rüschweg Observation Tower

View of the Port of Hamburg

Eierhütte (Friendship Hut) in Jenischpark

Loki-Schmidt-Garten Botanical Garden

Museum Harbor Övelgönne

Teufelsbrück Harbor

Twisted Trees on the Elbe Riverbank

View of the Parkhafen Cranes

View of Finkenwerder

View of the Port of Hamburg

Flottbektal Nature Reserve

1. Jenisch House – Teufelsbrück Harbor loop from Groß Flottbek

2. Giant sequoias (California) – Teufelsbrück Harbor loop from Lutterothstraße

3. View of the Parkhafen Cranes – Alter Schwede (Glacial Erratic) loop from Groß Flottbek

Other Popular Places to Check Out

We value your privacy ⛰️

We value your privacy ⛰️