Nature Reserve Guide
Naturschutzgebiet Leckfeld is a nature reserve located in the Nordfriesland district of Schleswig-Holstein. Established in 2019, this 206-hectare area features expansive, nutrient-poor open landscapes characterized by a mosaic of diverse habitats, including grasslands, dry sand heaths, wet heaths, fens, small bodies of water, and scattered wooded areas. These varied terrains provide a suitable setting for several outdoor activities like touring cycling, hiking, mountain biking, road cycling, and more. The unique ecological conditions of Naturschutzgebiet Leckfeld support a rich biodiversity, making…
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30.3km
01:45
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Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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

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

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22.8km
01:19
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Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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6.95km
01:47
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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7.88km
02:01
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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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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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23.9km
01:50
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Moderate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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Moderate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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29.7km
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Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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Moderate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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77km
03:11
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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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Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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53.3km
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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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8.20km
00:53
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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.

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

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9.12km
00:57
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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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35.9km
02:04
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Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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37.8km
02:11
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Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Naturschutzgebiet Leckfeld offers a variety of outdoor activities including touring cycling, hiking, mountain biking, road cycling, jogging, and gravel biking. There are more than 90 routes available for exploration.
Popular hiking trails include the View of the Ochsenweg – Sandy Heathland Trail loop from Leck, a moderate 4.9 mile (7.9 km) route. For more options, explore the Hiking in Naturschutzgebiet Leckfeld guide.
Yes, Naturschutzgebiet Leckfeld features easy cycling routes. An example is the Soholmer Au Canal – St. Marien Church Bargum loop from Leck, which is an easy 18.8 mile (30.3 km) touring cycling route. More options are available in the Cycling in Naturschutzgebiet Leckfeld guide.
The reserve features expansive, nutrient-poor open landscapes with a mosaic of habitats. These include grasslands, dry sand heaths, wet heaths, fens, small bodies of water, and scattered wooded areas.
Naturschutzgebiet Leckfeld is known for its diverse habitats, including heathlands grazed by sheep and fens with lime-rich soils. These support rare plants like orchids and carnivorous plants, and endangered butterflies.
Mountain biking is an activity in the area. A moderate route is the Heideberg Picnic Area – Lecker Au Bridge loop from Leck, covering 14.9 miles (23.9 km). Further trails are detailed in the MTB Trails in Naturschutzgebiet Leckfeld guide.
Naturschutzgebiet Leckfeld has more than 90 routes listed on komoot, with an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from over 170 ratings. More than 930 visitors have explored the area using komoot.
The reserve offers routes suitable for various skill levels, including easy options that can be enjoyed by families. For easy hiking, consult the Easy hikes in Naturschutzgebiet Leckfeld guide.
Information regarding the nature reserve and conservation efforts in Schleswig-Holstein can be found through the Stiftung Naturschutz Schleswig-Holstein. Their website is www.stiftungsland.de.
Touring cycling, road cycling, and gravel biking are popular in Naturschutzgebiet Leckfeld. Routes range from easy to difficult, such as the moderate Leck Town Sign – Waldbad Lindewitt loop from Leck for road cycling.
Naturschutzgebiet Leckfeld is a Fauna-Flora-Habitat (FFH) area and part of the European Natura 2000 network. It serves as a refuge for species thriving in nutrient-poor conditions, including many endangered plant and animal species.
Yes, komoot offers several guides for the area. These include Cycling in Naturschutzgebiet Leckfeld, Hiking in Naturschutzgebiet Leckfeld, and MTB Trails in Naturschutzgebiet Leckfeld.

