Wolthausen Observation Tower – Wolthausen Barbecue Area loop from Wolthausen

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Lower Saxony

Lüneburg Heath

Wolthausen Observation Tower – Wolthausen Barbecue Area loop from Wolthausen

Moderate

4.3

(25)

hikers

Wolthausen Observation Tower – Wolthausen Barbecue Area loop from Wolthausen

02:08

8.45km

10m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 22, 2026

Tips

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Naturpark Südheide

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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174 m

Wolthausen Observation Tower

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The small tower is always open and easy to find. He looks very well maintained and is also free to visit. You can't see that far from the top, but …

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195 m

Wolthausen Observation Tower

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You have a great view of the Ötze and the landscape.

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420 m

The view of the Örtze shows the natural river landscape of the Südheide with its calm watercourses, bank vegetation, and extensive green spaces. The idyllic surroundings shape the landscape and make the Örtze a characteristic component of the regional nature.

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595 m

Parking area at the Grillplatz Naturpark Südheide

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Fixed parking with signposts and hiking routes.

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773 m

Wolthausen Barbecue Area

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Nice place for barbecues. No registration needed.

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1.16 km

Bench by the Örtze River

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2.95 km

Forest Paths by the Örtze River

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8.45 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.50 km

403 m

373 m

183 m

Surfaces

4.81 km

1.62 km

1.31 km

391 m

289 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 11 October

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6°C

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Comments

August 12, 2024,Wasser und Sand

The first, long stretch of the route led along a paved cycle and hiking path next to a sandy road. Hence the "sand" in the tour name. Then we walked a bit along a beautiful forest path. At the end of this stretch of path, the "water" from the tour name was waiting (see picture 2). At least we didn't …

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