Viewpoint in Himmelmoor – Boardwalk Through Himmelmoor loop from Kreis Pinneberg

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Viewpoint in Himmelmoor – Boardwalk Through Himmelmoor loop from Kreis Pinneberg

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Viewpoint in Himmelmoor – Boardwalk Through Himmelmoor loop from Kreis Pinneberg

04:58

19.6km

40m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 9, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 6.30 km for 745 m

Closed: • March 1-August 31 (otherwise open)

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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3.58 km

Borsteler Wohld

Forest

6.06 km

Small lake in Himmelmoor

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This small lake has developed adjacent to the Himmelmoor and, in contrast to the moor, shines bright blue. A small bench invites you to rest while listening to the concert of biodiversity in this area.

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7.10 km

Viewpoint in Himmelmoor

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The Himmelmoor is a very spectacular piece of nature and is also located so close to Hamburg. This place is perfect for hiking or a picnic. For us sports lovers, …

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7.71 km

Moor Railway Track in Himmelmoor

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I don't really like going here on Sundays. Then there are just too many people here

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8.01 km

Himmelmoor Viewpoint

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The highest vantage point on the Himmelmoor offers a wide view over the landscape to the other end. Here you realize how much peat has been cut here.

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8.96 km

Kleiner Knust Viewing Platform (Himmelmoor)

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From the lookout hill you have a good overview of the (unfortunately) peated moor area. Nevertheless, a place whose magic cannot be denied. A bench on the hill invites you …

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9.15 km

Boardwalk Through Himmelmoor

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The plank path leads through the renatured moor without being affected again by being kicked.

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16.9 km

Idyllic Forest Paths

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This resting place is simply idyllic and well-kept, no matter what the season, you can always go for a relaxed walk/hike here.

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19.4 km

Cafe in the Ellerhoop Arboretum

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The Abroretum of the district of Pinneberg, also called "North German Garden Exhibition", is a large garden exhibition that is absolutely worth seeing for plant lovers.
Entry costs € 9.00 per person.

Further information:
norddeutsche-gartenschau.de/cms

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19.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.1 km

3.82 km

1.47 km

157 m

Surfaces

7.37 km

7.26 km

2.91 km

1.71 km

217 m

102 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Tuesday 13 October

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Comments

August 18, 2024,Runde Himmelmoor von Borstel-Hohenraden

The starting point is a small parking lot, so easy to reach by car

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August 21, 2025,Runde durch das NSG Himmelmoor

The tour is frequently and highly rated, which I don't really understand. The first two and last three kilometers are within the nature reserve, which are really beautiful. But from kilometers 2 to 15 outside, it's sheer boredom. 🤭

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