Nature Reserve Guide
Naturschutzgebiet Holtorfer Moor is a nature reserve spanning 160 hectares, characterized by original raised bog areas, former agricultural peat cuttings, and cultivated grasslands. Situated northeast of Nienburg, this area features significant moor forest and the Lichtenmoorgraben, which drains into the Wölpe. The diverse terrain makes it suitable for several sports like road cycling, hiking, jogging, mountain biking, and more.
Naturschutzgebiet Holtorfer Moor offers a variety of outdoor activities for those looking to explore…
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5.0
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141
riders
91.3km
03:47
120m
120m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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96
riders
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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56
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Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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53
riders
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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170
hikers
6.87km
01:45
20m
20m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9.18km
02:23
50m
50m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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32
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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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22
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9.38km
02:23
20m
20m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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32
runners
6.09km
00:40
30m
30m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8.52km
00:54
10m
10m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.81km
00:31
30m
30m
Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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31
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Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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21
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42.4km
02:09
60m
60m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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66.8km
04:28
240m
240m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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22.1km
01:06
40m
40m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.
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13
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54.8km
03:20
210m
210m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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41.5km
02:21
170m
170m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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62.0km
03:43
200m
200m
Hard gravel ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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42.6km
02:23
130m
130m
Hard gravel ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.
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13
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Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

10
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14.2km
00:48
50m
50m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10
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23.8km
01:27
70m
70m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.5
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13
riders
29.9km
01:52
100m
100m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Naturschutzgebiet Holtorfer Moor offers a variety of outdoor activities including Road cycling, Hiking, Jogging, Mountain biking, Touring cycling, and Gravel biking. The reserve features 90 routes with an average rating of 4.4 stars from more than 1,200 visitors.
Naturschutzgebiet Holtorfer Moor is a nature reserve spanning 160 hectares, located northeast of Nienburg. It is characterized by original raised bog areas, former agricultural peat cuttings, and significant moor forest. The Lichtenmoorgraben flows through the reserve.
Yes, Naturschutzgebiet Holtorfer Moor offers several road cycling routes. One popular option is the Weser Bridge near Verden – Weser River loop from Nienburg (Weser), which is approximately 56.8 miles (91.3 km) long. Another is the Church of Erichshagen-Wölpe – Nienburg Marina on the Weser loop from Nienburg (Weser), spanning about 59.2 miles (95.2 km).
Hiking trails in Naturschutzgebiet Holtorfer Moor include the Heath Path in Krähenmoor – Bunkenmoor Shelter loop from Krähenmoor, which is about 3.8 miles (6.1 km) long. Another option is the Bunkenmoor Shelter – Bunkenmoor Nature Reserve loop from Landkreis Nienburg/Weser, approximately 3.6 miles (5.8 km) in length.
Yes, the area offers easy routes suitable for beginners across various sports. For road cycling, the Church of Erichshagen-Wölpe – Forest Road Through the Pines loop from Nienburg (Weser) is rated easy. Several hiking and touring cycling routes are also designated as easy.
The main natural features include original raised bog areas, former agricultural peat cuttings, and extensive moor forest. The Lichtenmoorgraben, a stream that drains into the Wölpe, also flows through the reserve. These features contribute to the area's unique ecosystem.
Naturschutzgebiet Holtorfer Moor is a popular destination on komoot, with more than 1,200 visitors having explored its routes. The 90 available routes have an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars, indicating a high level of satisfaction among users.
Yes, komoot offers several guides for Naturschutzgebiet Holtorfer Moor to help plan activities. These include guides for Road Cycling Routes, Hiking, General Cycling, and MTB Trails.
Mountain biking trails include the Wooden Bridge in Lemker Marsch – Weser Weir Drakenburg loop from Haßbergen, which spans approximately 19.1 miles (30.7 km). Another option is the Drakenburg Lock – Weser Weir Drakenburg loop from Drakenburg, covering about 26.4 miles (42.4 km).
Official information regarding Naturschutzgebiet Holtorfer Moor can be found on the website of the Niedersächsischer Landesbetrieb für Wasserwirtschaft, Küsten- und Naturschutz (NLWKN). The specific page for the reserve is available at nlwkn.niedersachsen.de.
Yes, jogging routes are available. The Bunkenmoor loop from Landkreis Nienburg/Weser is a moderate route of approximately 3.8 miles (6.1 km). Another option is the St. Michael's Church, Heemsen – Old School Rohrsen loop from Erichshagen-Wölpe, which is a difficult route spanning about 9.3 miles (15.0 km).
The routes in Naturschutzgebiet Holtorfer Moor vary in difficulty, catering to different skill levels. Many routes are rated easy or moderate, with some difficult options available for experienced users. The overall average rating from komoot users is 4.4 stars.

