Naturschutzgebiet Buchenwälder Im Rosengarten
Naturschutzgebiet Buchenwälder Im Rosengarten
Nature Reserve Guide
Naturschutzgebiet Buchenwälder Im Rosengarten is a nature reserve located south of Hamburg in the Harburg Hills, offering a diverse landscape for outdoor activities. Established in 2003, this protected area spans approximately 285 hectares and features one of the largest contiguous beech forest complexes in the North German lowlands. The reserve is characterized by hilly to strongly undulating end moraine ridges, a legacy of the Saale ice age, which provide varied terrain suitable for several sports like hiking, road cycling, mountain…
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4.8
(71)
223
hikers
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
(10)
37
hikers
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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485
hikers
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.7
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72
hikers
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.7
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183
riders
45.1km
01:58
230m
230m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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137
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Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.4
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67
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Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.0
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35
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Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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4.7
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68
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15.2km
01:11
190m
190m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary.

4.7
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208
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Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

4.1
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61
riders
Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

4.8
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26
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Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.6
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77
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33.6km
02:02
240m
240m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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105
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40.5km
03:24
520m
520m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

25
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15.7km
01:18
200m
200m
Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

5.0
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23
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32.1km
01:59
260m
260m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.4
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60
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Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.9
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23
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28.3km
01:41
240m
240m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.7
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10
riders
37.4km
02:30
420m
420m
Hard gravel ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

2.0
(1)
4
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Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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9
runners
13.1km
01:23
150m
150m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

8
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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7.00km
00:46
50m
50m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Naturschutzgebiet Buchenwälder Im Rosengarten offers a variety of outdoor activities including Hiking, Road cycling, Mountain biking, Touring cycling, Gravel biking, and Jogging. The reserve features 95 routes across these sports. More information can be found in the Hiking Guide and Cycling Guide.
Popular hiking routes include the Karlstein — Glacial Erratic – Doppelheide Clearing loop, a moderate 6.1-mile [9.8 km] route. Another option is the Trail Junction NST and E1 – Karlstein loop, an easy 2.8-mile [4.5 km] route. For more options, consult the Hiking in Naturschutzgebiet Buchenwälder Im Rosengarten guide.
Yes, Naturschutzgebiet Buchenwälder Im Rosengarten offers easy hiking trails. An example is the Trail Junction NST and E1 – Karlstein loop, which is 2.8 miles [4.5 km] long and rated easy. Additional easy routes are available in the Easy hikes in Naturschutzgebiet Buchenwälder Im Rosengarten guide.
Mountain biking routes include the Sweden Trail – Forest path in the Stuvenwald loop, a moderate 9.5-mile [15.2 km] route. Another option is the View of the Fischbeker Heide loop, a moderate 21.1-mile [34.0 km] route. More options are detailed in the MTB Trails in Naturschutzgebiet Buchenwälder Im Rosengarten guide.
Yes, road cycling routes are available. The At the Rosengarten – Rosengartenstraße Ascent loop is an easy 27.9-mile [44.9 km] route. The Waldstraße Rosengarten – Rosengartenstraße Ascent loop offers a moderate 16.1-mile [25.9 km] ride. Consult the Road Cycling Routes guide for more information.
The reserve is characterized by hilly end moraine ridges and extensive beech forests. Notable points of interest include the Paul-Roth-Gedenkstein and the Kuhteich in the Fischbektal. The Attractions guide provides further details on points of interest.
Naturschutzgebiet Buchenwälder Im Rosengarten is a popular destination, with more than 2,000 visitors sharing their experiences on komoot. Routes in the reserve have an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from over 400 ratings.
Yes, komoot offers several guides for the area, including Hiking, MTB Trails, Road Cycling Routes, and Gravel biking. There are also guides for Running Trails and Attractions.
The Naturschutzgebiet Buchenwälder Im Rosengarten is administered by the Niedersächsischer Landesbetrieb für Wasserwirtschaft, Küsten- und Naturschutz (NLWKN). Information can be found on their website: NLWKN Naturschutzgebiet Buchenwälder Im Rosengarten.
The provided information does not specify regulations regarding dogs in Naturschutzgebiet Buchenwälder Im Rosengarten. Visitors should check local signage or the official NLWKN website for current rules and guidelines on pet access.
The terrain for cycling in Naturschutzgebiet Buchenwälder Im Rosengarten is characterized by hilly to strongly undulating end moraine ridges. This provides varied routes suitable for mountain biking, touring cycling, and gravel biking, with both challenging and relaxed options.

