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Walking route · Hamburg · Updated on 14 November 2026

Heidschnuckenweg Hauptroute walk

Heidschnuckenweg Hauptroute is a walk of 220.5 km from Hamburg. Along the way you'll find 575 benches, 2 water fountains and refill points, 23 public toilets and 14 bike pumps.

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Heidschnuckenweg Hauptroute
Schloss Celle · after 213.3 km
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Karlstein
Karlstein · after 8.6 km
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Stellmacherei Langenrehm
Stellmacherei Langenrehm · after 12.7 km
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The route step by step

From start to finish, with what you pass along the way and the distance in between.

  • 220.5 km
  • ± 4:15 h per stage
  • ↑ 982 m · ↓ 962 m
  • Moderate per stage
  • From A to B
  • National route

  1. Start in Hamburg

    0 km

  2. 8.6 km · 20 benches

    Karlstein

    8.6 km

    Attraction

  3. 4.1 km · 5 benches

    Stellmacherei Langenrehm

    12.7 km

    Water point

  4. 10.3 km · 17 benches

    Hünenschloss

    23 km

    Archaeological site

  5. 2.6 km · 4 benches

    Bike pump

    25.5 km

  6. 612 m · 3 benches

    Water point

    26.1 km

  7. 307 m · 11 benches

    4 public toilets and 2 bike pumps

    26.4 km

  8. 6.1 km · 17 benches

    Brunsberg

    32.5 km

    Viewpoint

  9. 8.7 km · 26 benches

    Public toilet and bike pump

    41.3 km

  10. 249 m · 4 benches

    2 public toilets

    41.5 km

  11. 13.7 km · 38 benches

    Hingstberg

    55.2 km

    Viewpoint

  12. 11.1 km · 66 benches

    Heidemuseum Dat Ole Hus

    66.3 km

    2 public toilets and 2 bike pumps

  13. 1.5 km · 13 benches

    Wilseder Berg

    67.9 km

    Attraction

  14. 9.3 km · 62 benches

    Bike pump

    77.2 km

  15. 1.8 km · 6 benches

    Bike pump

    79 km

  16. 8.9 km · 43 benches

    2 bike pumps

    87.9 km

  17. 15.7 km · 27 benches

    Public toilet

    103.6 km

  18. 6.3 km · 18 benches

    Public toilet

    109.8 km

  19. 530 m · 21 benches

    Spielmuseum

    110.4 km

    Museum

  20. 173 m · 2 benches

    felto - Filzwelt Soltau

    110.5 km

    2 public toilets and 2 bike pumps

  21. 18.3 km · 38 benches

    2 public toilets and 2 bike pumps

    128.9 km

  22. 10.9 km · 28 benches

    Public toilet

    139.7 km

  23. 2.9 km · 7 benches

    Luftbrückenmuseum

    142.6 km

    Public toilet

  24. 4 km · bench

    Public toilet

    146.6 km

  25. 7.2 km · bench

    Public toilet

    153.8 km

  26. 13.6 km · 15 benches

    Public toilet

    167.5 km

  27. 7.2 km · 17 benches

    Public toilet

    174.6 km

  28. 10.3 km · 32 benches

    Public toilet

    185 km

  29. 27.6 km · 22 benches

    Ehrenmal

    212.6 km

    Memorial

  30. 375 m

    Albrecht-Thaer-Denkmal

    213 km

    Memorial

Show the other 2 steps

  1. 285 m · 7 benches

    Bomann-Museum and 2 more

    213.2 km

    Schloss Celle, Residenzmuseum im Celler Schloss and public toilet

  2. 7.2 km · 4 benches

    Finish

    220.5 km
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Longest stretch without a toilet: 37.2 kmBetween 66.4 km and 103.6 km there is no public toilet within 100 m of the route.

The route with the water points, toilets and sights within 100 m of it.

15 sights along the way

In the order you pass them. With the Outdoor Pitstop app you hear their story on the spot. 7 more along the route are on the map.

Stages (12)

  1. 1Heidschnuckenweg Etappe 1: Fischbek - Buchholz i.d. Nordheide26.5 km
  2. 2Heidschnuckenweg Etappe 2: Buchholz i.d. Nordheide - Handeloh15 km
  3. 3Heidschnuckenweg Etappe 3: Handeloh - Undeloh16.1 km
  4. 4Heidschnuckenweg Etappe 4: Undeloh - Niederhaverbeck13.6 km
  5. 5Heidschnuckenweg Etappe 5: Niederhaverbeck - Bispingen16.7 km
  6. 6Heidschnuckenweg Etappe 6 Bispingen - Soltau22.7 km
  7. 7Heidschnuckenweg Etappe 7: Soltau - Wietzendorf18.2 km
  8. 8Heidschnuckenweg Etappe 8: Wietzendorf - Müden (Örtze)13.2 km
  9. 9Heidschnuckenweg Etappe 10: Faßberg - Oberoher Heide18.8 km
  10. 10Heidschnuckenweg Etappe 11 Oberoher Heide - Weesen12.3 km
  11. 11Heidschnuckenweg Etappe 12: Weesen - Dehningshof12.8 km
  12. 12Heidschnuckenweg Etappe 13: Dehningshof - Residenzstadt Celle27.2 km

Elevation and terrain

Up
↑ 982 m
Down
↓ 962 m
Highest point
168 m
Lowest point
32 m
  • 5-10% slope · 2.1 km
  • 2 stairs

Elevation from Copernicus GLO-30 (European Union and ESA), smoothed.

produced using Copernicus WorldDEM-30 © DLR e.V. 2010-2014 and © Airbus Defence and Space GmbH 2014-2018 provided under COPERNICUS by the European Union and ESA; all rights reserved

Way types

220.5 km in total
  • Track: 111.8 km
  • Path: 62.1 km
  • Street: 19.6 km
  • Road: 12.5 km
  • Footpath: 4 km
  • Busy road: 1.9 km
  • Cycleway: 693 m
  • Stairs: 2 stairs

Surfaces

220.5 km in total
  • Unpaved: 51.7 km
  • Gravel: 44.5 km
  • Natural: 30 km
  • Asphalt: 26 km
  • Paved: 10.9 km
  • Unknown: 49.7 km

About the walking route Heidschnuckenweg Hauptroute

Updated on 14 November 2026, with data from OpenStreetMap, the AHN and Copernicus.

Where do you walk?

Heidschnuckenweg Hauptroute is a walking route of 220.5 km that starts in Hamburg. It does not end where it starts. You start in Fischbek and finish in Celle. Along the way you pass Karlstein (after 8.6 km), Stellmacherei Langenrehm (after 12.7 km) and Hünenschloss (after 23 km).

How hard is the route?

You climb 982 m in total and descend 962 m. There are 2 flights of steps along the way. Allow ± 4:15 h per stage, without breaks. Per stage the level is moderate.

What paths do you walk on?

The longest part is track (111.8 km), path (62.1 km) and street (19.6 km). Of the surface, 51.7 km unpaved and 44.5 km gravel. For 49.7 km the surface is not known.

Pitstops along the way

Within 100 metres of the route there are 575 benches, 2 water fountains and refill points, 23 public toilets and 14 bike pumps. You can fill your bottle after 12.7 km and after 26.1 km. The longest stretch without a toilet is 37.2 km. The Outdoor Pitstop app navigates you there.

Part of Heidschnuckenweg

Website of the route

Walks nearby

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Sights nearby

Within 10 km of the route, best known first.

  1. 1Gedenkstein Zugunglück Eschede 03. Juni 1998Gedenkstein Zugunglück Eschede 03. Juni 1998Memorial · 6 km from the route
  2. 2Deutsches PanzermuseumDeutsches PanzermuseumMuseum · 9.7 km from the route
  3. 3Hamburg Archaeological MuseumHamburg Archaeological MuseumMuseum · 8.6 km from the route
  4. 4Großsteingrab EmsenGroßsteingrab EmsenArchaeological site · 108 m from the route
  5. 5Kunstmuseum Celle mit Sammlung Robert SimonKunstmuseum Celle mit Sammlung Robert SimonMuseum · 113 m from the route
  6. 6Mahnmal für die Opfer des Nationalsozialismus und GewaltherschaftMahnmal für die Opfer des Nationalsozialismus und GewaltherschaftMemorial · 161 m from the route
  7. 7Mutter mit KindMutter mit KindMemorial · 192 m from the route
  8. 8Sprechende LaternenSprechende LaternenAttraction · 224 m from the route
  9. 9Celler GlockenspielCeller GlockenspielAttraction · 250 m from the route
  10. 10Garnison-MuseumGarnison-MuseumMuseum · 330 m from the route
  11. 11Indy-BlitzIndy-BlitzAttraction · 336 m from the route
  12. 12Langensalza-DenkmalLangensalza-DenkmalMemorial · 358 m from the route
  13. 13ScreamScreamObservation tower · 361 m from the route
  14. 14Soltauer SalzmuseumSoltauer SalzmuseumMuseum · 438 m from the route
  15. 15Caroline-Mathilde-DenkmalCaroline-Mathilde-DenkmalMemorial · 444 m from the route
  16. 16Flug der DämonenFlug der DämonenAttraction · 451 m from the route
  17. 17Big LoopBig LoopAttraction · 455 m from the route
  18. 18BobbahnBobbahnAttraction · 476 m from the route
  19. 19Desert RaceDesert RaceAttraction · 559 m from the route
  20. 20Soltauer MahnmalSoltauer MahnmalMemorial · 643 m from the route
  21. 21Gedenkstätte NS-OpferGedenkstätte NS-OpferMemorial · 691 m from the route
  22. 22Grabhügelfeld von BonstorfGrabhügelfeld von BonstorfArchaeological site · 720 m from the route
  23. 23LönssteinLönssteinMemorial · 989 m from the route
  24. 24Moisburger Stein 1750, Georg IIMoisburger Stein 1750, Georg IIMemorial · 1.1 km from the route
  25. 25TotengrundTotengrundViewpoint · 1.1 km from the route

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Frequently asked questions

How long is Heidschnuckenweg Hauptroute?

Heidschnuckenweg Hauptroute is 220.5 km long, in 12 stages of 18.4 km on average. Allow ± 4:15 h per stage of walking: 4.5 km an hour and 10 minutes more per 100 metres of climbing, without breaks.

How many stages does this route have?

The route is split into 12 stages of 17.8 km on average, 213.3 km in all. The shortest stage is 12.3 km, the longest 27.2 km.

Is this route a circular walk?

No, the route runs from Fischbek to Celle.

Where does this route start?

The route starts in Hamburg.

How hard is this route?

Moderate per stage, with 82 m per stage of climbing.

Are there toilets along this route?

Yes, there are 23 public toilets within 100 m of the route. The longest stretch without a toilet is 37.2 km.

Can you fill up with water along this route?

Yes, there are 2 water fountains and refill points within 100 m of the route.

What is there to see along this route?

Along the way you pass Karlstein, Stellmacherei Langenrehm and Hünenschloss.

Which stage of this route has the most points of interest?

Stage 12 (27.2 km), with 5 points of interest along the route, such as Ehrenmal, Albrecht-Thaer-Denkmal and Bomann-Museum.

Can I download this route as a GPX file?

Yes. Sign in with your Outdoor Pitstop account and choose Download GPX at the top of this page: 10 routes a month for free, unlimited with Pro.

Starting point

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