What kind of round and point-to-point hikes tips are you looking for in Niedersachsen?
Let's go hiking!
Mudflat hikes, themed trails, nature trails, and guided tours – all tours start near a bus stop or train station. Lace up your hiking boots and explore Lower Saxony in an eco-friendly way!
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Point to point hikings
Have you only ever done loop hikes? Then try some point-to-point hikes through Lower Saxony’s heathlands, moors, and coastline. We’ll show you only those hikes where there’s public transportation available to take you back from end of the tour.
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Winter hiking
Lower Saxony in its winter coat is simply magical! All winter hiking trails and guided tours are reachable by bus & train across Lower Saxony.
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Our tips for hikes – handpicked and all easily reachable by bus & train without many transfers.
Moorhennies Pfad Süd-Rundweg
Follow the Moorhennies Trail for stories of moorland life, history and nature brought to life through 31 info points and audio tales.
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TERRA.track Meller Balkon
On the road in the heart of the TERRA.vita Nature and Geopark
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Bergmannsweg
On the trail of the pre-industrial past
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Die Nordhannoversche Moorroute
Erleben Sie die verschiedenen Facetten der Moor Region am Steinhuder Meer
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Der Northeimer Skulpt(o)urenpfad
Der Northeimer Skulpt(o)urenpfad verbindet kreative Werke mit spannender Stadtgeschichte. Der Spaziergang dauert ungefähr 1,5 Stunden.
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Nationalpark-Haus Wattenhuus Bensersiel
Nationalpark-Haus Wattenhuus Bensersiel
Details & route planning →Harzer Klosterwanderweg - 1. Etappe - Goslar bis Vienenburg
1st stage of the Harz monastery hiking trail from Goslar to Vienenburg .
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Bergmannsweg - reversed
On the trail of the pre-industrial past
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Die Nordhannoversche Moorroute - reversed
Erleben Sie die verschiedenen Facetten der Moor Region am Steinhuder Meer
Details & route planning →Harzer Klosterwanderweg - 1. Etappe - Goslar bis Vienenburg - reversed
1st stage of the Harz monastery hiking trail from Goslar to Vienenburg .
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Weserbergland Trail, 4th stage: Bad Karlshafen to Schönhagen
The fourth stage starts at the Weser in Bad Karlshafen and leads 12 kilometers uphill to the Solling at Schönhagen.
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Raised bog spirit (S 1)
Gone with the Wind Suddenly it appears, in calm wind early in the morning or late on cool afternoons over the small water surfaces and the cotton grass in the…
Details & route planning →Looking for more tips in Niedersachsen? On our homepage, you'll find all the categories and places to visit – all easily reachable by bus and train.
Plan your trip now Pick your destination, we'll find the best connection – based on current transit timetables.Frequently asked questions about hikes in Niedersachsen
How do I find hikes reachable by bus & train with NaturTrip Niedersachsen?
Want to hike without a car and save both the climate and your nerves? With NaturTrip Niedersachsen you can easily find hikes with bus and train access – tailored to your location.
Visit niedersachsen.dev.naturtrip.app and choose a category such as Let's go hiking!, Point to point hikings, Winter hiking. Then enter your starting point (e.g. Göttingen) or use automatic location detection. On the interactive map you immediately see which tours are easy to reach by public transport from your location.
"Easy to reach" means for NaturTrip:
- maximum 2 transfers
- at most 20 minutes walk to the stop
- at most 20 minutes walk from the stop to the trailhead
Use the filter to refine your search – for example by difficulty or tour duration, but also by travel mode, maximum transfers or travel time for your journey.
That way you quickly find tours that are realistic and relaxing to do without a car.
What types of hikes are available on NaturTrip Niedersachsen?
On NaturTrip Niedersachsen you find a wide selection of hikes for every level:
- easy tours with little elevation gain
- challenging hikes
- family-friendly routes with adventure value
- themed hikes (nature, culture, history)
All tours come from regional tourism organisations. What this means for you:
- certified quality
- official and well-signposted trails
- no user-generated content
So you can rely on solid, trustworthy tour planning.
Are there also point-to-point hikes (A to B) reachable by public transport?
Yes – NaturTrip is especially strong at point-to-point tours (A to B).
This means: you start at one location and end somewhere else – without having to walk back.
How it works: If you're looking for e.g. a 3-hour hike, NaturTrip only shows tours where:
- the starting point is well reachable by bus and train
- there is still a suitable return connection at the end after the duration of the hike
Advantage: Public transport gives you more flexibility than a car – you don't have to return to your starting point but can discover new paths.
Which travel modes does NaturTrip support in Niedersachsen?
In Niedersachsen NaturTrip lets you choose between the following travel modes: bike, public transport (bus & train), walking.
This way you'll find round and point-to-point hikes that match your preferred way of getting around – whether climate-friendly by bus & train, by bike, or combined.
You can change the travel mode any time in the filter – NaturTrip then only shows tours that are realistically reachable with your preferred mode.
How to discover car-free hikes in 5 steps
Finding and planning car-free round and point-to-point hikes with NaturTrip is easier than you think. Reach them comfortably by bus and train – without transfers if you like.
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Open NaturTrip Niedersachsen
Go to the homepage and select a category from the hikes section.
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Enter your starting point
Enter your accommodation, your home, or your current location as the starting point.
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Results list with public-transport overview
NaturTrip Niedersachsen now shows you all hikes that are well reachable by bus & train from your location at the current time.
Including an overview of:
- how long it takes to reach each suggested tip
- which modes of transport you'll use
- how many transfers are required
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Optional: adjust the filter settings
Departure time settings:
- Date and time can be set in the future.
hikes settings:
- Difficulty: easy, moderate or difficult
- Duration: 30 minutes up to 10 hours
Bus & train arrival settings:
- Maximum travel time: 15 minutes up to 2.5 hours
- Maximum transfers: direct connection, max. 1 transfer, or max. 2 transfers
- Travel mode: bike, public transport (bus & train), walking
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Pick hikes and check the connection
Found suitable hikes in the results list? Simply click – in the details you'll find the route description, photos, the GPX track for download and further tour properties.
As a final step, click the "Arrival" button to see all bus and train connections for the hikes from real-time timetable data – clearly displayed on the map and as a detailed journey timeline showing all stops, transfers, walking times and departure times.
Just pick your tour and head out – climate-friendly, no car needed!
Go hiking by bus & train from the main towns in Niedersachsen
Many round and point-to-point hikes in Niedersachsen are easily accessible by public transport. Not just from larger towns – there are direct connections to popular trails from many stops. Go hiking by bus & train…
- from Hannover Hauptbahnhof
- from Osnabrück Hauptbahnhof
- from Bremen Hbf
- from Cuxhaven Bahnhof
- from Braunschweig Hbf
- from Wolfsburg Hauptbahnhof
- from Oldenburg Hbf
- from Göttingen Bahnhof
- from Lüneburg Bahnhof
- from Salzgitter Bahnhof
- from HIldesheim Bahnhof
- from Delmenhorst Bahnhof
- from Wilhelmshaven Bahnhof
- from Celle Bahnhof
- from Hameln Bahnhof
- from Nordhorn Bahnhof
- from Lingen (Ems) Bahnhof
- from Langenhagen Bahnhof
- from Wolfenbüttel Bahnhof
- from Peine Bahnhof
- from Emden Hbf
- from Stade Bahnhof
- from Goslar Bahnhof
- from Melle Bahnhof
- from Norden Bahnhof
- from Bad Harzburg Bahnhof
- from Schneverdingen Bahnhof
- from Osterode am Harz, Bahnhof Mitte
- from Bispingen Busbahnhof
- from Greetsiel Hafen
- from Bad Zwischenahn Bahnhof
- from Leer Bahnhof
- from Buchholz
- from Bodenwerder
- from Braunlage ZOB
- from Soltau Bahnhof
- from Hamburg Hbf
