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Germany
Lower Saxony
Landkreis Schaumburg
Apelern

Ridge Trail on the Bückeberge – Clearly visible dinosaur tracks loop from Reinsdorf

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Germany
Lower Saxony
Landkreis Schaumburg
Apelern

Ridge Trail on the Bückeberge – Clearly visible dinosaur tracks loop from Reinsdorf

Moderate

4.7

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35

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Ridge Trail on the Bückeberge – Clearly visible dinosaur tracks loop from Reinsdorf

04:51

17.8km

260m

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: July 18, 2026

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Naturpark Weserbergland

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6.48 km

Ridge Trail on the Bückeberge

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It can get very muddy here under certain circumstances.

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7.67 km

Obernkirchen Sandstone Quarries

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Where strong mountain ranges rise from the North German lowlands for the first time, the Obernkirchen sandstone quarries are located four kilometers east of Obernkirchen and six kilometers south of …

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7.67 km

Clearly visible dinosaur tracks

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The fossilized tracks of the dinosaurs are 140 million years old.

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7.82 km

The traces were discovered by the quarry operator and were extensively developed for tourism and science. They are freely accessible at any time and have been supplemented by informative display boards.
obernkirchen-info.de/bergstadt/dinosaurierwegen.htm

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8.51 km

Grubenhaus (Miners' Shelter)

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Former accommodation for the miners. Today for the children to discover.

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8.59 km

Many small paths in old quarry area.

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8.82 km

... is about the importance of the Oberkirchen sandstone quarries beginning in the 12th century. til today.

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9.74 km

Kammweg Scenic Ridge Trail

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If you rule out the road as an asphalt track using a map: it is unused and very pleasantly gently curved, both up and down as well as left and …

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17.8 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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11.8 km

4.62 km

771 m

644 m

Surfaces

6.94 km

4.78 km

4.12 km

1.19 km

772 m

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Saturday 18 July

21°C

11°C

81 %

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Comments

June 27, 2026,Hitze auf dem Bückeberg
I wanted to get away from Hannover and go somewhere into nature. That's why I headed towards Apelern and the Calido campsite. From there, it continues on to Bückeberg.
In the morning, I set off around 10 am. It was warm, but not too much yet.
My goal was to reach the Dinosaurplatz and then do a loop back.
So …

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Backpack 🎒 stayed in the car again 🚙. I don't need anything else with such "perfect" hiking weather 🌧🌧. Of course, I can't offer a view today either 🤷‍♂️.
First through Reinsdorf, east of the Bückeberge, where the start also took place, I immediately had my animal experience 🦌🦌. With that this point had already been dealt with. 😁
When …

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