Diekholzen: Hiking, Trails and Landscape

Diekholzen offers a range of options for hiking and cycling days: from the path along the Beuster and routes with named destinations to a cycle route on a former railway line. The different types of trails and landscapes give you a choice of themes for planning your trip.

Hiking Routes with Different Destinations

The Way of St. James and the Rennstieg share part of a route in the Diekholzen area. Their shared stretch is marked with waymarkers and a scallop shell; check the signs on site. The Rennstieg passes through Diekholzen from the lung clinic to the western edge of the settlement and continues towards Nienstedt. A hiking route runs from Diekholzen via Ziegenberghoch and Tosmar towards Bad Salzdetfurth. Another route leads from the Sundern area in Diekholzen via HammersteinsHütte towards Petze; another runs from the former industrial site in Diekholzen via Mathildenhall towards Haus Escherde. Sundern is also the starting point for several circular walks. Route conditions and markings may change, so it is advisable to check the route before setting out.

The routes differ mainly in whether they lead towards a named destination or are designed as circular walks. The Hildesheimer-Wald hiking badge links trails and sights in Diekholzen with those in Barienrode, Egenstedt and Söhre. The project is still being developed.

The Beuster, Tosmarberg and Schwarze Heide

For a walk by the water, the Beuster is a good option: a footpath with benches follows the stream through much of Diekholzen and invites you to stroll. Path conditions and seating may change. Within Diekholzen, the Warme Beuster and Kalte Beuster join to form a stream.

Tosmarberg is in the village of Söhre. In good weather, its summit offers long-distance views; there is a guestbook for hikers at the summit cross. Visibility depends on the weather, and facilities on site may change. Extensive stands of heather grow along the ridge of the Schwarze Heide, with scattered oaks and birches at the edges. The Schwarze Heide is in a nature reserve established to preserve this type of landscape. Its appearance changes with the seasons; follow the access rules in effect on site.

These landscape highlights offer different experiences: the Beuster path is suited to a leisurely stroll, views from Tosmarberg depend on good weather, and the heathland changes its appearance over the course of the year.

Cycling and Getting Around

Diekholzen has a well-developed cycling network. An 18-kilometre cycle route on the former Kalibahn railway line connects the Innerste and Leine rivers. In the Diekholzen area, the former railway line crosses the main road on a railway bridge and passes through the former Hildesia mine site into the Hildesheim Forest. Surfaces and connections may change; check the route before your ride. Bus route 43 provides a connection to the city bus network. Timetables and routes may change, so it is a good idea to check them for your travel date.

Accommodation in Diekholzen

Diekholzen has a pilgrim hostel with four beds, a washroom with a shower and toilet, and a kitchenette. Confirm the accommodation details before your trip if you plan to stay there.

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