NORDPFAD Eichholz and Franzhorn

Hiking trails & Routes

NORDPFAD Eichholz and Franzhorn

Moderate

4.7

(171)

486

hikers

NORDPFAD Eichholz and Franzhorn

03:40

14.3km

60m

Hiking

On this 14-kilometer hike, you'll explore the diverse natural landscape. Two primeval forests on the edge of the Teufelsmoor region of Gnarrenburg, where the geest and moor intertwine.

The landscape is captivating, with gently undulating, densely wooded geest areas and flat, cultivated moorland with expansive grassland, ditches, and canals. Along…

by Touristikverband LK Rotenburg

Last updated: July 21, 2025

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Franzhorn

Waypoints

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Parking

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5.12 km

Brillit Rest Area

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A quiet and nice place for a snack or as a starting point for the hike.

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6.04 km

Franzhorn Settlement

Highlight • Settlement

An area that is largely a nature reserve.

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6.58 km

Franzhorn Forest

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Highland cattle can be seen grazing on a pasture bordered by trees of the Frabnzhorn forest.

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10.9 km

Ziegeleikanal Rest Area

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Behind the bridge there is a small rest area with a wonderful view over the meadows and fields!

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14.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.25 km

3.06 km

2.24 km

2.16 km

598 m

Surfaces

4.07 km

2.70 km

2.56 km

2.25 km

1.62 km

1.11 km

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 13 October

16°C

7°C

0 %

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Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

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Comments

February 13, 2022,Nordpfad Eichholz und Franzhorn

The long stretches in the forest are beautiful even in winter. The straight stretch across the open space is also nice to look at

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October 18, 2025,NORDPFAD Eichholz und Franzhorn 🏚️🪙🍂

Compared to the other routes in the NORDPFAD series, the NORDPFAD Eichholz and Franzhorn feels almost a bit urban. You never really feel that far from civilization here. You repeatedly hike through single-family housing developments and along country roads. This means that the asphalt portion is significantly higher than on many other trails in the NORDPFAD series. If that doesn't …

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April 6, 2025,NORDPFAD - Eichholz und Franzhorn

Today I tackled another northern trail. I was able to observe countless birds and see many animals. Shortly before the end, the Easter Bunny hopped across my path. All in all, a successful Sunday hike.

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May 31, 2025,Nordpfad Eichholz und Franzhorn bei Gnarrenburg

Another hike takes us to the Eichholz and Franzhorn North Trail near Gnarrenburg. While we've already hiked all the North Trails at least once, connoisseurs know: after the North Trails, there's the North Trail!

Reading tip: tberg.de/nordpfade-willkommen-im-flachwanderland

We wanted to experience the North Trails in May as well. One of the wonderful things about hiking destinations on our doorstep is …

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December 8, 2024,NORDPFAD Eichholz und Franzhorn

With my hiking group on the annual Advent hike. Afterwards we had punch and pastries again.

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March 21, 2025,NORDPFAD - Eichholz und Franzhorn

Searching for spring and rustling leaves ☺️ – this Northern Trail is probably best described as pure forest bathing. The varied forest sections – beautiful beech forest, mixed forest, or pure coniferous forest – were only occasionally interrupted by small villages or meadows. Otherwise, the forest, along with the stone grave, was the highlight of the tour. This Northern Trail …

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May 1, 2025,Nordpfad Eichholz und Franzhorn - einer der schönsten Nordpfade 🙏

Further information:

nordwaerts.de/aktiv-entspannt/tour/nordpfad-eichholz-und-franzhorn-100258943

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December 4, 2022,Nordpfad - Eichholz und Franzhorn

Two unspoilt forests on the edge of the Teufelsmoor region of Gnarrenburg - this is how the north path is described in the tour guide.
We start at the Eichholz forest in Gnarrenburg and we must have walked right past the second junction. So we miss the big stone grave, but continue hiking in the direction of the former brickworks. …

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March 17, 2025

On this 14-kilometer hike, you'll explore the diverse natural landscape. Two primeval forests on the edge of the Teufelsmoor region of Gnarrenburg, where the geest and moor intertwine.
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The landscape is captivating, with gently undulating, densely wooded geest areas and flat, cultivated moorland with expansive

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