Discover Obernholz

If you choose Obernholz as your destination, you can plan your hikes around the trails in Schweimke. This district of the municipality of Obernholz is the starting point for the “Spurensuche in der Heidmark – Tour 5” circular hiking trail and five other signposted hiking trails. One tour is described in terms of its length, approximate time required and suitability for families.

Hiking from Schweimke

The signposted “Spurensuche in der Heidmark – Tour 5” circular hiking trail starts in Schweimke. The route is 7 km long and takes about two hours; it is suitable for families. If you want to plan distance and time together, Tour 5 provides a concrete reference point. Check the trail details locally before your hike.

Five other signposted hiking trails also start in Schweimke. They range in length from 3.3 to 17.2 km. Together with the 7 km circular route, this offers a choice of different distances; the approximate duration of Tour 5 can also serve as a separate time reference. For these trails, too, it is advisable to check the details locally, as markings and availability can change.

At the regional planning level, an important priority corridor for hiking and cycling has also been designated. It runs from the north towards Hankensbüttel and branches off near Schweimke via the “Schweimker Moor und Lüderbruch” nature reserve. The signposted hiking trails and this regional planning corridor are two different points of reference for planning your trip.

Nature reserve in the nearby area

The “Schweimker Moor und Lüderbruch” nature reserve is near Obernholz. It covers about 829 ha and lies between Lüder to the north and Hankensbüttel to the south, in the Südheide natural region. The protected area thus adds a distinct landscape feature to the trails starting in Schweimke. When planning, you can consider the hiking trail starting points and the location of the nature reserve as two different geographical reference points.

More topics in the wider destination of Gifhorn

In the wider destination of Gifhorn, heathland, forests, moorland, rivers and lakes are part of the district’s landscape. The district is also home to Drömling, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. These details offer a broader perspective on the region, while the hiking trails described here start in Schweimke.

For cycling trips, the cycle network in the district of Gifhorn includes around 700 kilometres of recreational cycling routes, plus around 550 kilometres of everyday routes with connecting paths. Around 400 signposted nodes can be combined to plan individual routes. The Südheide “Cycling” flyer also lists 14 signposted cycling tours; GPX tracks and further information can be downloaded via a QR code. Network lengths, nodes and individual tours therefore offer different approaches to route planning.

Another nature and visitor attraction in the wider Gifhorn area is the OTTER-ZENTRUM Hankensbüttel. There, visitors can observe otters, badgers, stoats, stone martens, polecats, minks, American mink and pine martens in enclosures designed to resemble their natural habitats. An ornithological hiking trail runs around Tankumsee; information boards along the trail provide interesting facts about the birds found at the lake.

The Großes Moor moorland railway travels into the Großes Moor, in the municipality of Sassenburg, at six kilometres per hour in covered carriages specially equipped to carry passengers. It operates seasonally and depends on the weather. The circular route has two stops, a boardwalk and an observation platform; these facilities may not be available at certain times. Check the latest information before your visit.

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