Nature Reserve Guide
Großes Everstorfer Moor is a nature reserve characterized by its near-natural high moor landscape. The area features a mosaic of habitats, including original high moor vegetation, re-wetted peat cuttings, and moorland forests. Its predominantly flat terrain makes it suitable for a variety of outdoor pursuits, including several sports like touring cycling, hiking, road cycling, jogging, and more. This unique environment provides a setting for exploring a significant remnant of a once extensive high moor complex.
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4.7
(16)
48
hikers
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.9
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52
hikers
6.97km
01:46
20m
20m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9.54km
02:25
20m
20m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.7
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20
hikers
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.0
(20)
77
riders
13.2km
00:46
50m
50m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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100
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Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.1
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15.2km
01:00
40m
40m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.5
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27
riders
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
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24
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50.7km
02:14
220m
220m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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28
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18.7km
00:55
40m
40m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.9
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23
riders
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

14
riders
91.8km
03:57
200m
200m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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4.8
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8
riders
32.2km
01:55
60m
60m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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10
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48.1km
02:44
140m
140m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

5
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31.3km
02:12
110m
110m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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8
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19.0km
01:00
30m
30m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
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6
riders
39.5km
02:35
170m
170m
Hard gravel ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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riders
34.8km
02:00
90m
90m
Hard gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

4.0
(1)
2
riders
Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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riders
20.8km
01:20
80m
80m
Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5
runners
13.5km
01:24
30m
30m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3.73km
00:23
10m
10m
Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9.84km
01:01
20m
20m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

2
runners
6.91km
00:45
20m
20m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Großes Everstorfer Moor offers various outdoor activities including Touring cycling, Hiking, Road cycling, Jogging, Mountain biking, and Gravel biking. The flat terrain makes it suitable for diverse pursuits. More than 70 routes are available on komoot.
Popular touring cycling routes include the "War Memorial – St. John's Church, Tostedt loop from Heidenau" covering approximately 8.3 miles (13.4 km) and the "Landhaus Heimatliebe – Heidenau Giant loop from Heidenau" at about 9.7 miles (15.6 km). Both are rated as easy. For more options, refer to the Cycling in Großes Everstorfer Moor guide.
Yes, the nature reserve features several hiking trails. The "Thörenwald Hiking Car Park – Köte Rest Area loop from Freetz" is an easy option, approximately 4.3 miles (7 km) long. Another popular choice is the "Thörenwald Hiking Car Park – Thörenwald Trailhead Parking loop from Freetz," about 4.6 miles (7.4 km). More details can be found in the Hiking in Großes Everstorfer Moor guide.
Yes, the predominantly flat terrain of Großes Everstorfer Moor makes it suitable for easy routes across various sports. Many touring cycling and hiking routes are rated as easy, making them accessible for beginners and families. For specific easy hikes, consult the Easy hikes in Großes Everstorfer Moor guide.
Großes Everstorfer Moor is a near-natural high moor with diverse habitats. Visitors can observe original high moor vegetation, re-wetted peat cuttings, wet meadows, and moorland forests. It is also a habitat for rare animal and plant species, including cranes, short-eared owls, and the adder.
There are more than 70 routes available on komoot for Großes Everstorfer Moor. These routes cover various sports such as touring cycling, hiking, road cycling, jogging, mountain biking, and gravel biking.
Routes in Großes Everstorfer Moor have an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars on komoot. This rating is based on contributions from hundreds of visitors who have shared their experiences.
Dogs are permitted on trails within Großes Everstorfer Moor. However, they must be kept on a leash to protect the sensitive ecosystem and wildlife of the nature reserve.
Komoot offers several guides for Großes Everstorfer Moor, including Cycling in Großes Everstorfer Moor, Hiking in Großes Everstorfer Moor, and MTB Trails in Großes Everstorfer Moor. There are also guides for road cycling, gravel biking, and running trails.
The official website providing information about the Großes Everstorfer Moor nature reserve is managed by the Niedersächsischer Landesbetrieb für Wasserwirtschaft, Küsten- und Naturschutz (NLWKN). The URL is nlwkn.niedersachsen.de/42513.html.
Yes, Großes Everstorfer Moor offers trails suitable for mountain biking. An example is the "Sittensen Watermill – Oste River and Mill Pond loop from Heidenau," which is approximately 20.4 miles (32.9 km) long and rated as moderate. More options are detailed in the MTB Trails in Großes Everstorfer Moor guide.
The terrain in Großes Everstorfer Moor is predominantly flat, making it accessible for various cycling disciplines including touring, road, and gravel biking. The landscape features a mix of moorland, wet meadows, and forests.

