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Germany
Lower Saxony
Northeim
Solling

Hochsolling Tower – Mecklenbruch Observation Tower loop from Schönhagen

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Bike touring routes & trails
Germany
Lower Saxony
Northeim
Solling

Hochsolling Tower – Mecklenbruch Observation Tower loop from Schönhagen

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Hochsolling Tower – Mecklenbruch Observation Tower loop from Schönhagen

03:04

40.5km

720m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 18, 2026

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Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 7.63 km for 3 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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112 m

Schönhagen Recreational Lake

Highlight • Lake

The ensemble at the recreational lake is very beautiful!
You can swim in the natural outdoor pool (donations requested) and the café next door serves delicious food and drinks.

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1.71 km

Old Forester's House Steinborn

Highlight • Historical Site

a really idyllic place

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7.30 km

along the old stud wall towards Hochsollinturm, (left at the crossroads)
from the wiki:
Year 1656
Stud keeper Robrecht submits an application to the “Royal Court” in Hanover, in which …

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7.96 km

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8.62 km

Hochsolling Tower

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From one of the highest points of the Solling you can enjoy a wonderful view over the forests of the Hochsolling. The tower stands at a height of 510 meters …

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12.1 km

Mecklenbruch Observation Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

A wonderful viewing platform with a fantastic view of the Mecklenbruch raised bog. Various interesting information panels are also present. It's very beautiful in August/September with the blooming heather.

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12.3 km

View of the Hochmoor Wetland

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The Mecklenbruch, with an area of 63 hectares, is one of the best-preserved raised bogs in the Lower Saxony highlands. Due to its location and the underground terrain, the Mecklenbruch is also referred to as a saddle bog.

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28.4 km

Charcoal burner’s hut near Abbecke

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Köhlerhütte near Abbecke, the next kiln ignition is prepared, but then the corona virus came

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40.5 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

33.6 km

3.54 km

1.79 km

838 m

782 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

31.4 km

5.18 km

3.65 km

294 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (490 m)

Lowest point (270 m)

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Sunday 24 May

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