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Lüneburg Heath
Heidekreis
Soltau

Southern Leitzinger Heath – Schwarzer Dreck Shelter loop from Leitzingen

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Germany
Lower Saxony
Lüneburg Heath
Heidekreis
Soltau

Southern Leitzinger Heath – Schwarzer Dreck Shelter loop from Leitzingen

Easy

4.7

(6)

12

hikers

Southern Leitzinger Heath – Schwarzer Dreck Shelter loop from Leitzingen

01:55

7.59km

20m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Naturpark Lüneburger Heide

Riensheide mit Stichter See und Sägenmoor

Waypoints

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531 m

Southern Leitzinger Heath

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Heath areas with old juniper population away from mass tourism

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2

1.22 km

Shelter at Riensheide Heath

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Large shelter on the edge of a heathland. In these woods there are some beautiful shelters so you always find a place to rest.

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3

1.86 km

Beautiful refuge south of the moor. Located at a crossroads.

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4

2.35 km

Riensheide Forest Trail

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Beautiful path through beautiful forest by bike or on foot

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5

2.97 km

And again look for a hut for protection. I wanted to get involved too. Komoot should finally treat these like sights and set them up in OSM. Similar to “tumuli” 😂

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6

3.46 km

Schwarzer Dreck Shelter

Highlight • Mountain Hut

This open refuge is located at the entrance to the Heide Schwarzer Dreck. Diagonally opposite starts the heath path which allows a nice view on the heath.

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7

3.94 km

Shake the can and guess what's in it. Fun for young and old explorers.

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7.59 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.08 km

437 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.15 km

2.84 km

1.16 km

437 m

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Friday 23 October

12°C

7°C

13 %

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