Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 16, 2026

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Naturschutzgebiet „Riddagshausen“

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3.17 km

Shepherd's Rest

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Here you can sit both inside and outside. Coffee and cake are good there, one of the very popular excursion restaurants of Brunswick. In bad weather, if you do not …

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3.38 km

Dragonfly Nature Trail, Riddagshausen Nature Reserve

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This small boardwalk is very nicely laid out. Various dragonfly species are presented here on display boards. At the right time of year you can also see some. Either way, it's a nice place and worth a detour.

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3.76 km

Amphibian Trail in Riddagshausen Nature Reserve

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Unfortunately, the area was completely dry at the end of June 2020, so there are no amphibians left.

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4.18 km

Riddagshausen Nature Reserve

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In this nature reserve it is easy to wander. The paths are well developed and have no gradients. Those who are attentive can observe the numerous plant and animal life.

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4.86 km

Observation Tower at Schapenbruchteich, Riddagshausen Nature Reserve

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The observation tower in Riddagshausen, which burned down in 2011, was rebuilt on behalf of BUND and NABU with the support of the city of Braunschweig. The tower was inaugurated …

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5.13 km

Mittelteich (Riddagshausen Nature Reserve)

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The ten-hectare central pond is the second largest managed fish pond in the Riddagshausen nature reserve. The young fish are introduced in the spring when the pond is filled with …

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5.22 km

Wiedig Pond

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In spring, carp, tench and crucian carp are planted in the one-hectare Wiedig pond and removed again after two years. The Wiedig pond is filled in spring and drained in …

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5.55 km

Kreuz Pond (Riddagshausen Nature Reserve)

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With a size of twelve hectares, the Kreuzteich is the second largest pond in the Riddgagshäuser nature reserve after the Scharpenbruchteich. It is the habitat of numerous waterfowl, amphibians and …

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5.91 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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5.65 km

237 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.61 km

271 m

< 100 m

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Saturday 4 April

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29 %

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