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Witches' Staircase – Tangen Gorge loop from Berge

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Germany

Lower Saxony

Witches' Staircase – Tangen Gorge loop from Berge

Hard

4.9

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Witches' Staircase – Tangen Gorge loop from Berge

05:16

20.3km

120m

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: March 4, 2026

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Natur- und Geopark TERRA.vita

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.16 km

Schmoner Zuschlag

Forest

5.46 km

Hekese Megalithic Tomb

Highlight • Historical Site

Unique in Northern Germany is the connection of the megalithic buildings, which are about 50 meters apart, with a row of stones.

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10.6 km

Picnic Area with Shelters and Grube in Natur- und Geopark TERRA.vita

Highlight • Rest Area

Beautiful, new rest huts on the edge of the forest. And a small pit invites you to puzzle...

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11.0 km

Tree Discovery Trail (Baumlehrpfad) in Natur- und Geopark TERRA.vita

Highlight • Trail

On numerous folding panels you can first see a branch with a leaf or needle and fruit and get a description of the bark.

Now it's time to guess...?!? 🤓

The answer and description of this tree then follows inside.

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11.2 km

Witches' Staircase

Highlight • Trail

The witch's staircase has been renovated and is accessible again. April 2017.
Great new playground!

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11.8 km

Ponds in the Tangenschlucht

Highlight • Lake

Very nice area - also great for taking photos.

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12.5 km

Tangen Gorge

Highlight • Gorge

Very nice area there to do some biking.

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13.0 km

Large fishing pond in the Natur- und Geopark TERRA.vita

Highlight • Lake

Large fishing pond, idyllically located in the forest with benches and hiking trails around. An apiary and information about planted trees can also be found.

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17.9 km

Schwietersberg on the Friesenweg

Highlight • Summit

The Schwietersberg belongs to the Ankumer Höhe and is part of a glacial terminal moraine series. Very interesting!

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20.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.3 km

1.31 km

1.24 km

1.14 km

Surfaces

8.30 km

4.64 km

3.77 km

2.08 km

1.40 km

< 100 m

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Witches' Staircase – Tangen Gorge loop from Berge

Hekese Megalithic Tomb

Picnic Area with Shelters and Grube in Natur- und Geopark TERRA.vita

Tree Discovery Trail (Baumlehrpfad) in Natur- und Geopark TERRA.vita

Witches' Staircase

Ponds in the Tangenschlucht

Tangen Gorge

Large fishing pond in the Natur- und Geopark TERRA.vita

Schwietersberg on the Friesenweg

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