Nature Reserve Guide
Naturwälder In Den Landesforsten Barlohe is a nature reserve located within Schleswig-Holstein's Naturpark Aukrug, characterized by its typical Geestland features. This protected area spans approximately 375 hectares, with 334 hectares designated as natural forest, featuring diverse forest types including beech and oak-hornbeam woodlands. The landscape includes natural stream courses, swampy areas, and riparian forests, providing varied terrain suitable for several sports like hiking, touring cycling, gravel biking, jogging, and more. The reserve's commitment to minimal human intervention fosters a rich…
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7.79km
02:05
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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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02:54
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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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30.0km
01:45
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Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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

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

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01:59
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Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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02:38
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Hard gravel ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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104km
05:48
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Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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02:02
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Hard gravel ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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23.7km
01:26
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Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.37km
00:27
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Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

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01:37
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Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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67.0km
03:16
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Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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36.0km
01:28
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Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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30.2km
02:11
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Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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25.1km
01:14
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Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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41.4km
02:26
110m
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Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Naturwälder In Den Landesforsten Barlohe is a nature reserve located within Schleswig-Holstein's Naturpark Aukrug. It encompasses approximately 375 hectares, with 334 hectares designated as natural forest, featuring diverse forest types and natural stream courses.
Naturwälder In Den Landesforsten Barlohe offers opportunities for various outdoor activities. These include Hiking, Touring cycling, Gravel biking, Jogging, Road cycling, and Mountain biking, with a total of 83 routes available.
Yes, Naturwälder In Den Landesforsten Barlohe features several easy hiking trails. Examples include the 2.7-mile (4.3 km) 'Holdorfer Gehege – Impressive Tree Roots loop from Oldenhütten' and the 2.9-mile (4.7 km) 'Thingplatz in Naturpark Aukrug – Westerholz Natural Forest loop from Heinkenborstel'. More options are available in the Easy hikes in Naturwälder In Den Landesforsten Barlohe guide.
Popular hiking routes include the 'Thingplatz in Naturpark Aukrug – Westerholz Natural Forest loop from Heinkenborstel', which is 2.9 miles (4.7 km) long. Another option is the 'Impressive Tree Roots – Holdorfer Gehege loop from Oldenhütten', spanning 4.0 miles (6.4 km). For more trails, consult the Hiking in Naturwälder In Den Landesforsten Barlohe guide.
Yes, the area offers routes for Touring cycling, Gravel biking, and Road cycling. A popular touring cycling route is the 21.7-mile (35.0 km) 'War Memorial Hohenwestedt – Hiking trails in Barloher Forst loop from Embühren'. The Cycling in Naturwälder In Den Landesforsten Barlohe guide provides additional options.
The reserve features typical Schleswig-Holstein Geestland landscapes, including diverse beech and oak-hornbeam forests. Natural features include springs, natural stream courses, swampy areas, and riparian forests along stream banks.
The forests provide habitat for a rich array of plant and animal life, including endangered plant species. Notable birds such as the eagle owl, white-tailed eagle, European honey buzzard, red kite, black stork, middle spotted woodpecker, and black woodpecker can be found here.
Naturwälder In Den Landesforsten Barlohe is a popular destination, with more than 900 visitors having shared their experiences on komoot. Routes in the region have an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from over 250 ratings.
Yes, komoot offers several guides for the area. These include Hiking in Naturwälder In Den Landesforsten Barlohe, Cycling in Naturwälder In Den Landesforsten Barlohe, and Attractions in Naturwälder In Den Landesforsten Barlohe.
As a nature reserve within Naturpark Aukrug, inquiries can be directed to the Naturpark Aukrug. Their phone number is 04873 – 8714-661, and their email is info@naturpark-aukrug.com. The Schleswig-Holsteinische Landesforsten also manages the state forests.
Yes, the reserve offers routes suitable for jogging. An easy option is the 'Running loop from Heinkenborstel', which covers 2.7 miles (4.4 km). The Running Trails in Naturwälder In Den Landesforsten Barlohe guide lists more options.
Yes, there are mountain biking trails in the region. A moderate trail is the 'Single Trail Near Tappendorf loop from Oldenhütten', which is 18.7 miles (30.2 km) long. More trails can be found in the MTB Trails in Naturwälder In Den Landesforsten Barlohe guide.
Some routes offer scenic views within or near the reserve. For example, the 'Westerholz Natural Forest – View of Neumünster from Mörel loop from Mörel' hiking route provides a view of Neumünster. Certain gravel biking routes also feature viewpoints, such as the 'View from Boxberg – Trails Around Boxberg loop from Wiedenborstel'.

