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Himmelmoor Nature Reserve – Boardwalk Through Himmelmoor loop from Quickborn

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Germany

Schleswig-Holstein

Himmelmoor Nature Reserve – Boardwalk Through Himmelmoor loop from Quickborn

Hard

4.9

(70)

230

hikers

Himmelmoor Nature Reserve – Boardwalk Through Himmelmoor loop from Quickborn

07:14

28.5km

60m

Hiking

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: April 7, 2026

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4.14 km

Himmelmoor Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

Visitors can explore Schleswig-Holstein's largest raised bog on a nearly four-kilometer-long nature trail. It leads over soft peat soil, through birch forests, and along a boardwalk. Information boards along the trail provide information about the extraordinary flora and fauna. At three different locations, vantage points offer a beautiful view of the moor lake and the former peat mining areas.

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4.83 km

Kleiner Knust Viewing Platform (Himmelmoor)

Highlight • Viewpoint

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 to rest.
During the week you are pretty much alone on the road here, and at the weekend there is often a lot more going on. When it rains, the moor has a very special atmosphere.

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5.02 km

Boardwalk Through Himmelmoor

Highlight • Trail

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

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5.31 km

Himmelmoor moor nature trail: recognizing & naming plants

Highlight • Trail

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

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18.6 km

Ostholz

Forest

20.3 km

Borsteler Wohld

Forest

22.8 km

Small lake in Himmelmoor

Highlight • Lake

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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23.2 km

View of Himmelmoor

Highlight • Viewpoint

From here you have a fantastic view of the moor and its surroundings. The Himmelmoor offers a protected habitat for numerous bird species. In the wetlands you can find water birds such as coots, kingfishers, teals, marsh tits, cranes and white storks. The forests are home to black woodpeckers, middle spotted woodpeckers, eagle owls and corncrakes, among others. Migratory birds such as grey geese stop here on their journey. In addition to various dragonfly species such as the willow damselfly, smooth snakes, adders, natterjack toads and various frogs also make their home in the moor.

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