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Lüneburg Heath

Örtze Rapids – Oertze Trail loop from Müden (Örtze)

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Lüneburg Heath

Örtze Rapids – Oertze Trail loop from Müden (Örtze)

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Örtze Rapids – Oertze Trail loop from Müden (Örtze)

02:26

9.60km

30m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 26, 2026

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403 m

Reeds on the lake shore

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Reeds grow on the east side of the Heidesee, creating this romantic view in the evening.

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723 m

Heidesee, Müden (Örtze)

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The Heidesee was created in 1974 and is originally actually a pond. To date, the lake has developed into an important habitat for many plants and animals, such as dragonflies. …

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3.98 km

Örtze River – Main River Trail

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Wonderful and above all clean river. just a very peaceful place if you take the time.

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4.02 km

Örtze Rapids

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Here the Örtze gurgles and roars through an artificially created barrier, which gives the whole place some "drama". Very pretty.

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4.18 km

Örtze Footbridge

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Here a narrow wooden bridge takes you over the Örze. There is also a bench that invites you to linger in this wild, romantic place.

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5.08 km

Großer Flusspfad (Great River Trail) – Naturpark Südheide

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This is a very romantic passage on the hike. Always next to the babbling Oertze and on a rustic, rooty single trail. There is still a lot to learn from the great signage!

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5.63 km

Otterbock Story Spot (Südheide Nature Park)

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An atmospheric place to read the story.

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5.80 km

Oertze Trail

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In dry weather a very nice way with many information boards about life on the river.

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9.60 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.42 km

2.71 km

1.74 km

1.28 km

443 m

Surfaces

3.80 km

3.10 km

1.72 km

519 m

220 m

219 m

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