Nature Reserve Guide
Nsg Leineaue Unter Dem Rammelsberg is a nature reserve characterized by its diverse riverine landscape along the middle course of the Leine river. This area features soft and hardwood floodplain forests, old oxbow lakes, and wet meadows, providing varied habitats. The landscape also includes the steeper slopes of the Rammelsberg and Uthberg hills, which offer forests and remnants of dry grasslands. These varied terrains make Nsg Leineaue Unter Dem Rammelsberg suitable for several sports like hiking, touring cycling, road cycling,…
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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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

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

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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46.4km
03:05
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Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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

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Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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37.1km
01:41
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Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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Moderate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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33.6km
02:49
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Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.
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Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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53.1km
02:45
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Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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65.0km
03:26
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Hard gravel ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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52.0km
03:13
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Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.
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Nsg Leineaue Unter Dem Rammelsberg offers a variety of outdoor activities, including Hiking, Touring cycling, Road cycling, Jogging, Mountain biking, and Gravel biking. The area features more than 100 routes for these sports. These routes have an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from komoot users.
The nature reserve is characterized by a rich riverine landscape along the Leine river, featuring soft and hardwood floodplain forests, old oxbow lakes, and wet meadows. It also includes the steeper slopes of the Rammelsberg and Uthberg hills, which offer forests, bushes, and remnants of dry grasslands. Two abandoned sand pits further add to its ecological variety.
Popular hiking routes include the "Duck Tower Gronauer Masch – Gronauer Masch Nature Reserve loop from Gronau (Leine)" which is 3.3 miles (5.3 km) long. Another option is the "St. Peter and Paul Church Elze – Old Sheep Farm loop from Elze," covering 4.4 miles (7.1 km). For more options, explore the Hiking in Nsg Leineaue Unter Dem Rammelsberg guide.
Yes, Nsg Leineaue Unter Dem Rammelsberg offers several easy hiking trails suitable for various fitness levels. Examples include the "Friedrich Ebert Memorial Stone – Fallow Deer Enclosure Banteln loop from Gronau (Leine)" at 2.8 miles (4.5 km). The "Lindenweg loop from Elze" is another easy option, spanning 4.1 miles (6.7 km). More easy routes can be found in the Easy hikes in Nsg Leineaue Unter Dem Rammelsberg guide.
The nature reserve provides routes for both touring and road cycling. A popular touring route is the "Leine Rapids – Leine Railway Bridge Gronau loop from Elze (Hannover)" at 8.9 miles (14.3 km). For road cycling, consider the "Marienburg Castle – Marienburg Castle Climb loop from Betheln," which is 23.1 miles (37.1 km) long. Comprehensive guides are available for Cycling in Nsg Leineaue Unter Dem Rammelsberg and Road Cycling Routes in Nsg Leineaue Unter Dem Rammelsberg.
Yes, mountain biking trails are available in the area. A moderate trail is the "Highest point in the Osterwald – Café at the Waldkater loop from Elze (Hannover)" which covers 20.0 miles (32.2 km). Another option is the "Duck Tower Gronauer Masch – Gronauer Masch Nature Reserve loop from Gronau (Leine)" at 14.9 miles (23.9 km). More trails can be explored in the MTB Trails in Nsg Leineaue Unter Dem Rammelsberg guide.
Joggers can find several routes, such as the "Kolk Bridge – Leine Bridge loop from Gronau (Leine)" which is 4.4 miles (7.1 km) long and rated as moderate. Another moderate option is the "Running loop from Elze" at 4.8 miles (7.8 km). A dedicated guide for Running Trails in Nsg Leineaue Unter Dem Rammelsberg is available.
The area is known for its riverine landscape along the Leine, including floodplain forests and oxbow lakes. The steep slopes of the Rammelsberg and Uthberg hills are prominent features. The nature reserve also contains former sand pits and is recognized for its diverse geological composition.
Nsg Leineaue Unter Dem Rammelsberg is a popular destination, with more than 1,600 visitors having explored its routes on komoot. The 115 available routes have received an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from over 370 ratings.
Official information about the nature reserve, which is now part of the larger Naturschutzgebiet "Leineaue zwischen Gronau und Burgstemmen," can be found on the website of the Niedersächsischer Landesbetrieb für Wasserwirtschaft, Küsten- und Naturschutz (NLWKN). The Landkreis Hildesheim is the responsible local nature conservation authority.
Yes, gravel biking routes are available, offering diverse terrain. A challenging route is the "Ice pond path – View of the River Leine loop from Rössing," spanning 42.5 miles (68.4 km). Another option is the "Great Koldinger Lake – Koldinger Lakes loop from Emmerke," a moderate route of 33.0 miles (53.1 km). More routes are listed in the Gravel biking in Nsg Leineaue Unter Dem Rammelsberg guide.

