Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 3, 2026

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9.26 km

Boardwalk Through Himmelmoor

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The plank path leads through the renatured moor without being affected again by being kicked.

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9.46 km

Kleiner Knust Viewing Platform (Himmelmoor)

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From the lookout hill you have a good overview of the (unfortunately) peated moor area. Nevertheless, a place whose magic cannot be denied. A bench on the hill invites you …

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9.94 km

Himmelmoor moor nature trail: recognizing & naming plants

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Great educational trail with a lot of intact boards and objects.

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11.3 km

Himmelmoor Peatland Nature Trail

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The Himmelmoor, one of the most beautiful moors in the Hamburg metropolitan region, can be explored on a 3.8-kilometer-long moorland nature trail. Along the trail, there are interactive stations and …

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11.7 km

View over the Himmelmoor

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The sky moor: enchanted birch forests, sparkling ponds, deep swamps and cotton grass. On the adventurous path through the moor you will discover partly black-brown but mostly blue peat. Here …

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12.2 km

Himmelmoor Viewpoint

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The highest vantage point on the Himmelmoor offers a wide view over the landscape to the other end. Here you realize how much peat has been cut here.

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13.2 km

Himmelmoor Hiking Trails

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The outer and inner moor paths are listed here, as well as the south dam and east dam. The viewpoint is also noted.

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14.1 km

Small lake in Himmelmoor

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This small lake has developed adjacent to the Himmelmoor and, in contrast to the moor, shines bright blue. A small bench invites you to rest while listening to the concert of biodiversity in this area.

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18.5 km

Kummerfelder Gehege

Forest

21.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.6 km

3.08 km

2.79 km

1.15 km

924 m

Surfaces

5.91 km

5.28 km

3.61 km

3.47 km

3.22 km

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 3 March

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