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Insect Hotel – Himmelberg Tower loop from Alfeld (Leine)

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Insect Hotel – Himmelberg Tower loop from Alfeld (Leine)

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Insect Hotel – Himmelberg Tower loop from Alfeld (Leine)

02:25

8.12km

260m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 15, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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644 m

Dwarf Tunnel

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Wonderful single trail, as they say in modern German, parallel to the road and so much more contemplative than this. The path continues in the direction of Ortsberg and Himmelsberg.

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1.53 km

Eimser Joch

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A beautiful view of the valley in the direction of Eimsen or in the direction of Alfeld and Langenholzen.

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2.44 km

Eimsen Village

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Charming little village near Alfeld. The old houses give a glimpse of traditional rural life.

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2.70 km

Eimsen Trailhead Parking

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This hiking car park can be found a little after leaving Eimsen, a little further up there is a second car park with a hiking map.

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4.60 km

Cave Builders and New Tenants Information Board

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Infotafel

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4.74 km

Insect Hotel

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Lovingly designed insect hotel on the path between Adamis Hütte and Himmelbergturm.

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5.51 km

Himmelberg Tower

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Himmelberg Tower
On the tower of the Himmelberg, the visitor has a phenomenal view of the Leinebergland, with a good view you can even see the Brocken (Harz) from here.

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7.04 km

Bench with a view of the Himmelberg near Alfeld

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Shortly after the last houses in Alfeld, you can take a break here before climbing up to the Himmelberg.

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8.12 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.78 km

801 m

514 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.76 km

2.26 km

1.68 km

649 m

460 m

280 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 15 May

12°C

4°C

42 %

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Insect Hotel – Himmelberg Tower loop from Alfeld (Leine)

Dwarf Tunnel

Eimser Joch

Eimsen Village

Eimsen Trailhead Parking

Cave Builders and New Tenants Information Board

Insect Hotel

Himmelberg Tower

Bench with a view of the Himmelberg near Alfeld

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