Nature Reserve Guide
Natural Park Hohes Moor, a nature reserve situated between Bremervörde and Stade in Germany, is characterized by its unique high moorland landscape. This area features a mosaic of historical hand-dug peat cuttings, drainage ditches, and wet moor forests, alongside two nutrient-poor natural moor lakes, the Elmer See and Oldendorfer See. The distinct terrain and ongoing renaturation efforts create a unique environment suitable for several sports like hiking, touring cycling, road cycling, mountain biking, and more.
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4.8
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767
hikers
9.45km
02:22
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10m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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264
hikers
7.75km
01:58
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20m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3.36km
00:51
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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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hikers
15.9km
04:01
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20m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.4
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32
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Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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20.9km
01:14
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Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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37.9km
02:22
80m
80m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
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Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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31.7km
01:19
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Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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51.8km
02:07
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150m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

3.0
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45.9km
02:12
100m
100m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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3.0
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30.8km
01:55
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Moderate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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46.4km
02:40
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80m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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59.3km
03:14
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Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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29.8km
01:52
100m
100m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.
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3.0
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runners
7.43km
00:49
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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7.12km
00:45
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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8.57km
00:57
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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5.06km
00:32
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20m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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38.3km
02:04
120m
120m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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2
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35.2km
01:54
60m
60m
Hard gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.
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Natural Park Hohes Moor is a nature reserve located between Bremervörde and Stade in Germany. It is characterized by its unique high moorland landscape, featuring historical peat cuttings, wet moor forests, and two natural moor lakes, Elmer See and Oldendorfer See.
Natural Park Hohes Moor offers various outdoor activities including hiking, touring cycling, road cycling, mountain biking, jogging, and gravel biking. The park features over 80 routes for exploring its unique landscapes.
Natural Park Hohes Moor is a popular destination on komoot, with over 2,000 visitors sharing their experiences. Routes in the park have an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars across more than 600 ratings.
Popular hiking routes include the 5.9-mile (9.5 km) Hohes Moor Nature Reserve loop and the 6.3-mile (10.1 km) Lake Oldendorf loop. These routes are rated as moderate difficulty. For more options, consult the Hiking around Natural Park Hohes Moor guide.
Yes, Natural Park Hohes Moor offers easy hiking trails suitable for various fitness levels. An example is the 4.8-mile (7.7 km) Sunder Ponds loop. More easy options are available in the Easy hikes around Natural Park Hohes Moor guide.
The park's main features include its high moorland, historical peat cuttings, and wet moor forests. Visitors can also see the nutrient-poor natural moor lakes, Elmer See and Oldendorfer See, which are central to the reserve's ecosystem. Renaturation efforts have created a unique habitat for rare plants and animals.
Natural Park Hohes Moor provides routes for touring cycling, road cycling, and mountain biking. The Cycling around Natural Park Hohes Moor guide offers a comprehensive overview. Popular touring routes include the 23.6-mile (38.1 km) Herbert's Hut loop.
Yes, mountain biking opportunities exist within Natural Park Hohes Moor. Routes like the 19.1-mile (30.8 km) Forest Trail by the Lake loop offer moderate difficulty. Further options can be found in the MTB Trails around Natural Park Hohes Moor guide.
Komoot offers several guides for Natural Park Hohes Moor, covering various activities and points of interest. These include Hiking, Cycling, MTB Trails, and Attractions. Guides for specific interests like Lakes and Natural Monuments are also available.
Natural Park Hohes Moor is a vital habitat for endangered species due to extensive renaturation efforts. It is home to amphibians like the natterjack toad and moor frog, reptiles such as the smooth snake and sand lizard, and various rare birds and insects like the large white-faced darter.
The park itself is a significant natural attraction, with its high moorland and rewetting areas. The Elmer See and Oldendorfer See lakes are prominent features. The unique ecosystem and ongoing conservation efforts make the entire area a point of interest for nature observation.

