NSG Rhumeaue/ Ellerniederung/ Gillersheimer Bachtal
NSG Rhumeaue/ Ellerniederung/ Gillersheimer Bachtal
Nature Reserve Guide
NSG Rhumeaue/ Ellerniederung/ Gillersheimer Bachtal is a nature reserve in Lower Saxony, Germany, defined by the natural river courses and floodplains of the Rhume, Eller, and Gillersheimer Bach. This landscape features diverse grasslands, meanders, and oxbow lakes, shaped by annual natural floods. The area provides a vital habitat for various plant and animal species, with valuable components such as reed beds, wet meadows, and small forests. Its varied terrain and preserved natural features make NSG Rhumeaue/ Ellerniederung/ Gillersheimer Bachtal suitable…
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4.8
(72)
359
hikers
5.48km
01:25
30m
30m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.5
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51
hikers
11.8km
03:20
260m
260m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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42
hikers
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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52
hikers
12.2km
03:28
280m
280m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.6
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206
riders
25.9km
01:48
110m
110m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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165
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22.4km
01:23
100m
100m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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150
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42.4km
02:44
230m
230m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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142
riders
38.5km
02:29
210m
210m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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142
riders
49.0km
02:24
650m
650m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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riders
38.8km
01:41
190m
190m
Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

4.8
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54
riders
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

3.0
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29
riders
86.1km
04:09
1,110m
1,110m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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4.7
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59
riders
39.3km
02:22
190m
180m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.7
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32
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22.6km
01:37
220m
220m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.6
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36
riders
37.0km
02:07
220m
220m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
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27
riders
33.4km
02:43
480m
480m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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5.0
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28
runners
11.9km
01:15
20m
20m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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runners
10.1km
01:05
40m
40m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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23
runners
7.32km
00:46
30m
30m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

13
runners
10.7km
01:07
60m
60m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.5
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10
riders
35.2km
02:06
300m
300m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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15
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53.1km
03:00
190m
190m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.9
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16
riders
47.7km
02:46
420m
420m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

3
riders
88.8km
06:22
1,270m
1,270m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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NSG Rhumeaue/ Ellerniederung/ Gillersheimer Bachtal offers a range of outdoor activities including touring cycling, hiking, road cycling, mountain biking, jogging, and gravel biking. The reserve features over 100 routes, with an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from more than 2,500 visitors. More information is available in the Cycling around NSG Rhumeaue/ Ellerniederung/ Gillersheimer Bachtal guide.
The nature reserve is defined by the natural river courses and floodplains of the Rhume, Eller, and Gillersheimer Bach. It features diverse grasslands, numerous meanders, and oxbow lakes, shaped by annual natural floods. The Rhume river originates from a significant karst spring, contributing to the area's unique hydrology and valuable landscape components like reed beds and wet meadows.
Yes, the reserve offers 21 touring cycling routes. A popular route is the "Rhume River, Rhumspringe – Bad Lauterberg Spa Park loop from Rhumspringe," a moderate 26.4-mile (42.4-kilometer) tour. Another option is the "St. Nicolai Church Herzberg – Rhume River, Rhumspringe loop from Bilshausen," covering 25.7 miles (41.4 kilometers). Find more routes in the Cycling around NSG Rhumeaue/ Ellerniederung/ Gillersheimer Bachtal guide.
The reserve features 21 hiking routes, including easy and moderate options. An easy trail is the "Lonau Waterfall – Juessee Lake, Herzberg am Harz loop from Herzberg (Harz) Schloß," which is 3.5 miles (5.6 kilometers) long. For a moderate challenge, consider the "Lonau Waterfall – View of Lonau loop from Herzberg (Harz) Schloß," spanning 7.6 miles (12.2 kilometers). Explore more options in the Hiking around NSG Rhumeaue/ Ellerniederung/ Gillersheimer Bachtal guide.
Yes, there are 13 mountain biking routes, with difficulties ranging from easy to moderate. An easy option is the "Flow Trail along the Rhume – Rhume Bridge loop from Katlenburg," covering 14.1 miles (22.6 kilometers). A moderate route is the "Pastorenweg Section 2 – Bridge over the Rhume River loop from Rhumspringe," which is 22.5 miles (36.3 kilometers) long. Consult the MTB Trails around NSG Rhumeaue/ Ellerniederung/ Gillersheimer Bachtal guide for more details.
The region offers several road cycling routes, including moderate and difficult options. A moderate route is the "View of the Tiefen 1 Descent – Climb to Plesse loop from Lindau," spanning 30.4 miles (48.9 kilometers). A more difficult option is the "Forest Edge Cycling Path – Descent to Braunlage loop from Hilkerode," which covers 53.5 miles (86.1 kilometers). Find more routes in the Road Cycling Routes around NSG Rhumeaue/ Ellerniederung/ Gillersheimer Bachtal guide.
Yes, the reserve offers easy routes suitable for beginners. For hiking, the "Lonau Waterfall – Juessee Lake, Herzberg am Harz loop from Herzberg (Harz) Schloß" is an easy 3.5-mile (5.6-kilometer) trail. For touring cycling, the "View of Rotenberg – Old Railway Embankment loop from Bilshausen" is an easy 7.9-mile (12.7-kilometer) route. Easy mountain biking and gravel biking routes are also available.
The "Rhume River, Rhumspringe – Bad Lauterberg Spa Park loop from Rhumspringe" touring cycling route has attracted 150 visitors. For road cycling, the "View of the Tiefen 1 Descent – Climb to Plesse loop from Lindau" has seen 142 visitors. These routes are highly rated by the komoot community.
Komoot offers several guides for the area, including Cycling around NSG Rhumeaue/ Ellerniederung/ Gillersheimer Bachtal, Hiking around NSG Rhumeaue/ Ellerniederung/ Gillersheimer Bachtal, and MTB Trails around NSG Rhumeaue/ Ellerniederung/ Gillersheimer Bachtal. There are also guides for road cycling, running, gravel biking, and attractions.
The official website for information regarding the nature reserve is nlwkn.niedersachsen.de. The general contact phone number for the responsible authority, NLWKN, is +4949319470.
NSG Rhumeaue/ Ellerniederung/ Gillersheimer Bachtal features a total of 106 routes across various sports. These routes have received an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from the komoot community. More than 2,500 visitors have explored and rated these routes.

