View of Totengrund – Heather Bloom in Totengrund loop from Undeloh

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View of Totengrund – Heather Bloom in Totengrund loop from Undeloh

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View of Totengrund – Heather Bloom in Totengrund loop from Undeloh

03:08

11.9km

110m

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 25, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Lüneburger Heide

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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4.57 km

Historic Sheep Barn Near Totengrund

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a great old stable with old oak, on a narrow path between Wilsede and Totengrund.

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4.72 km

View of Totengrund

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A stunning view of the valley basin is a highlight in every season. The valley basin was probably formed during the Ice Age and was placed under nature protection as early as 1921.

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5.07 km

Hermann-Löns Trail Around Totengrund

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A great trail for runners and hikers!
At several points along the path around the Totengrund you have a wonderful view of this Ice Age depression. 👍

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5.59 km

View of Totengrund from the East

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The Totengrund is a basin with up to 40 meters high flanks, which can be circled on the Hermann Löns way above the ground. You have a great view.

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5.65 km

Totengrund loop with Holzberg summit

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Great landscape that is worth exploring.

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5.70 km

View of the Totengrund from the Holzberg

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The Totengrund is not only a dream when the heather is in bloom. Even in spring, when nature awakens, the Totengrund is a worthwhile destination. Lovers particularly appreciate it in …

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6.29 km

Totengrund in the Lüneburger Heide

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From Wilsede two paths lead southwards to the ground of the dead. Once there, you have a great view over the heath and far beyond - absolutely recommendable! Interesting for …

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11.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.73 km

4.45 km

2.62 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.00 km

4.77 km

812 m

143 m

121 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

Weather

Tuesday 13 October

16°C

6°C

9 %

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Comments

August 24, 2025,Altes Stallgebäude – Totengrund Ostseite Runde von Undeloh

The stops:
Undeloh parking lot - Wilseder Straße - Wilsede village - Totengrund loop - Hermann Löns Trail - Dr. Herbert Röhrig hiking trail - Undeloh parking lot

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September 28, 2024,Runde von Undeloh zum Totengrund und zurück

Oh, for me, Totengrund remains one of the most beautiful places in northern Germany. I hadn't booked the hailstorm on the way back, but I was rewarded with a beautiful rainbow.

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April 7, 2023,Wanderung

Traveling with the family, we would have to slow down a bit but it was beautiful.

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October 31, 2025,Lüneburger Heide, Tag 1: Heideschleife Undeloh - Totengrund und auf dem Jakobsweg

I've never been to the Lüneburg Heath before. I really need to remedy that.

Today, for Samhain, we naturally went to the Totengrund (Valley of the Dead). Even without the heather in bloom, the Lüneburg Heath is fantastic. Just look at those wonderful, enormous old oak trees! I couldn't get enough of them. Wilsede, the open-air museum village, is absolutely …

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