Birkenhöhe Viewpoint – Brandshof Shelter loop from Nienstädt

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Birkenhöhe Viewpoint – Brandshof Shelter loop from Nienstädt

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Birkenhöhe Viewpoint – Brandshof Shelter loop from Nienstädt

00:50

7.46km

150m

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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 15, 2026

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459 m

Birkenhöhe Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

From here you have a wonderful view of the Rehburg mountains and the hut offers plenty of space to rest and shelter, even for a larger group of hikers.

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3.29 km

Schaumburger Weg Shelter

Highlight • Mountain Hut

A great shelter if you are surprised by a rain shower or the sun is beating too much from the sky. You can definitely take a break in the refuge.

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5.33 km

Mühlenbach Firefighting Pond

Highlight • Lake

Nice pond, a few more seats would be great. To the left of the jetty is a bench. It's a shame that the bench on the jetty is no longer there.

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5.97 km

Brandshof Shelter

Highlight • Mountain Hut

There is a large parking lot next to the refuge. From here you can visit the nearby Liekwegen quarry with its Sorraia wild horses. Next to the refuge there is …

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6.17 km

Alter Steinbruch Liekwegen Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural Monument

In 2010, the "Liekwegen Quarry" was designated as a nature reserve by the Schaumburg district. Since then, volunteers from the NABU Schaumburg district association and the NABU Nienstädt group have been responsible for the care and maintenance of the area.

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6.56 km

Alter Steinbruch Liekwegen Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural Monument

In winter, it is a bit unspectacular, mainly muddy.
A small highlight, however, were the Sorraia horses that are kept there for grazing the areas. Beautiful animals. When I was there today, there were only three in number.

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