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View of the Büsenbachtal heathland – Büsenbachtal and Pferdekopf loop from Handeloh

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View of the Büsenbachtal heathland – Büsenbachtal and Pferdekopf loop from Handeloh

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View of the Büsenbachtal heathland – Büsenbachtal and Pferdekopf loop from Handeloh

02:27

9.36km

70m

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

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Naturpark Lüneburger Heide

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Start point

Bus stop

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66 m

Handeloh Village and Traditional Thatched Houses

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The nice town Handeloh is the gateway to the Lüneburg Heath and a popular destination for hikers and cyclists. Beautiful thatched houses between old trees line the streets. From Hamburg …

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3.84 km

Büsenbachtal Information Board

Highlight • Rest Area

Numerous details about the pretty Büsenbach valley

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3.99 km

View of the Büsenbachtal heathland

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From the "horse's head" you have a wonderful view of the Büsenbachtal. The Büsenbach is fed as nutrient-poor running water from a Quellmoor. At the entrance of the Büsenbachtal there …

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4.50 km

Büsenbachtal and Pferdekopf

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Beautiful Büsenbach valley with a relatively newly created stream and pond landscape, which has become very beautiful and invites you to linger.

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4.57 km

Boardwalk between small frog ponds

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here a boardwalk leads over the Büsenbach

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4.72 km

Picnic Area at Feenteich

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A beautifully laid-out picnic area in the magnificent surroundings of the fairy ponds... be sure to take your time and enjoy it, then you can observe numerous aquatic animals such as frogs.

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4.88 km

Pferdekopf Viewpoint overlooking the Büsenbach Valley

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From the rest area on the horse head you have a fantastic view of the surrounding heathland. Here is the perfect place for a cozy rest. If you follow the …

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5.20 km

Bridge Over the Büsenbach

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Nice resting place in the Büsenbachtal. Very popular with children - here you can play in the water ... (if there is any, everything was dry in September 2021 ...)

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9.36 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.53 km

2.10 km

714 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.24 km

2.75 km

1.55 km

809 m

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Today

Friday 12 June

17°C

11°C

85 %

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View of the Büsenbachtal heathland – Büsenbachtal and Pferdekopf loop from Handeloh

Handeloh Village and Traditional Thatched Houses

Büsenbachtal Information Board

View of the Büsenbachtal heathland

Büsenbachtal and Pferdekopf

Boardwalk between small frog ponds

Picnic Area at Feenteich

Pferdekopf Viewpoint overlooking the Büsenbach Valley

Bridge Over the Büsenbach

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