Hösseringen Observation Tower – Beech Forest in Lüneburg Heath loop from Hösseringen

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Hösseringen Observation Tower – Beech Forest in Lüneburg Heath loop from Hösseringen

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Hösseringen Observation Tower – Beech Forest in Lüneburg Heath loop from Hösseringen

02:53

11.0km

80m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

Tips

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After 6.49 km for 71 m

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Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.93 km

Hösseringen Observation Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

The lookout tower between Hösseringen and Räber was built as a base for transmitting and receiving systems for mobile communications. In about 32 m there is a viewing platform that …

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4.63 km

Beech Forest in Lüneburg Heath

Highlight • Forest

Beautiful for hiking!

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5.10 km

Ruts of the Alte Heerstraße

Highlight • Historical Site

The Old Military Road is like a time machine that takes us back to the past. Imagine brave knights riding their horses along this road to experience exciting adventures! And …

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6.15 km

Forest Path in Lüneburg Heath

Highlight • Forest

Beautiful even in winter

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6.37 km

There is a lot to experience and discover here. The facility is superbly maintained, the buildings are in very good condition. The complete annual program and much more information here: museumsdorf-hoesseringen.de.

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9.43 km

Mühlenteich Hösseringen

Highlight • Lake

The water treading area right next to the lake is very beautiful. Various steps lead into the shallow riverbed of the Hardau. A railing on both sides allows you to …

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9.53 km

Hösseringen Watermill

Highlight • Historical Site

the mill wheel could be repaired again

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10.1 km

Covered Grill Shelter Lüneburg Heath

Highlight • Rest Area

A brick grill and already seasoned wood invite you to take a long break in this shelter.

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11.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.32 km

1.81 km

1.68 km

715 m

463 m

Surfaces

2.92 km

2.74 km

2.73 km

1.20 km

934 m

463 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 12 October

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Comments

June 17, 2023,Musseumsdorf u. Aussichtsturm Hösseringen

From the Hardausee campsite near Sudernberg in the Lüneberg Heath, it goes to the Hösseringen lookout tower. After you have climbed approx. 180 steps, you have a wonderful all-round view of the Lüneberg Heath in good weather. From the observation tower it goes to the Hösseringen museum village. The visit is a "MUST". On some days, various events take place …

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August 8, 2025,Lüneburger Heide/Naturpark Südheide - Suderburg - Museumsdorf Hösseringen - Landtagsplatz - Aussichtsturm

Finally, it's heath season again 💜💜💜
We're a little early this year, but since I always like to spend a few days here in a row, this weekend is unfortunately the only opportunity to enjoy the heath.
The flowers aren't in full bloom yet, of course, but a delicate purple is definitely visible.
On the first day, I just wanted …

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July 12, 2025,Hösseringen: Museumsdorf - Turm - Stausee

I've been here several times by bike. This time, I'm on foot. As always, a completely different experience. The dreamy Hösseringen is practically a dead end (although there is an adventurous dirt track through the forest, which we actually rode on the way back). I don't know exactly why, but at times we felt like we were somewhere else, just …

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