Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: February 14, 2026

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Naturpark Elm-Lappwald

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527 m

Bench by the Small Pond

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The bank still invites you to linger. Unfortunately there is no more water in the pond.

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642 m

Kuhspringquelle Spring

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Unfortunately, there is no water to be seen here at the moment.

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1.35 km

Bench by the Giant Fallen Beech

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Bench to rest, the gigantic shade provider has unfortunately overturned. The beech was more than 35 m high and over 250 years old.

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1.35 km

Elephant Head and Crocodile Tree

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Beautiful lookout off the beaten track

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4.31 km

Yellow rest bench at the sinkhole

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Nice resting place in the silence

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7.87 km

View of Wolfsburg from Elm

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Nice point to look north from the Elm 👀.
When the weather is good and visibility is good, you can see as far as Wolfsburg.

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8.66 km

Old Wooden Bench in Naturpark Elm-Lappwald

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8.72 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.15 km

571 m

Surfaces

5.62 km

2.52 km

571 m

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Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (170 m)

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