Nature Reserve Guide
Natural Park Saupark is a nature reserve characterized by its varied landscapes, which include riverside paths, forested routes, and areas featuring bluffs and unique sandstone formations. This diverse terrain provides a suitable environment for a range of outdoor pursuits. The reserve offers opportunities for several sports like hiking, touring cycling, road cycling, jogging, and more.
Natural Park Saupark provides a wide array of outdoor activities for enthusiasts. With more than 100 routes available,…
175
Routes
4.7
(898)
Average rating
4384
People visited

4.8
(170)
548
hikers
10.4km
02:57
230m
230m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.7
(30)
109
hikers
15.6km
04:26
350m
350m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.6
(53)
151
hikers
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.6
(26)
105
hikers
12.4km
03:31
270m
270m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.8
(18)
64
riders
35.7km
02:17
240m
240m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.4
(19)
83
riders
21.3km
01:18
100m
100m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.6
(14)
49
riders
51.8km
03:36
500m
500m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.7
(6)
82
riders
18.1km
01:14
120m
120m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.9
(8)
75
riders
35.6km
01:31
260m
260m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.9
(9)
51
riders
21.9km
00:55
100m
100m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

5.0
(2)
94
riders
61.9km
02:42
250m
250m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

5.0
(1)
31
riders
28.5km
01:11
130m
130m
Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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5.0
(2)
95
runners
5.08km
00:32
40m
40m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.5
(2)
41
runners
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

29
runners
12.7km
01:19
100m
100m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(1)
20
runners
5.26km
00:33
30m
30m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
(1)
6
riders
61.0km
04:09
840m
840m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

7
riders
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

9
riders
103km
07:27
2,110m
2,110m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

7
riders
42.0km
02:59
730m
730m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
(2)
9
riders
44.8km
03:13
590m
590m
Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

5.0
(1)
9
riders
22.9km
01:23
180m
180m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(3)
11
riders
18.6km
01:31
320m
320m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(3)
7
riders
23.7km
02:01
470m
470m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Natural Park Saupark provides opportunities for various outdoor activities, including Hiking, Touring cycling, Road cycling, Jogging, Gravel biking, and Mountain biking. The reserve features 114 routes across these sports.
Natural Park Saupark is a popular destination with more than 2,600 visitors recorded on komoot. Routes in the park have received over 430 ratings, averaging 4.6 out of 5 stars.
A popular hiking route is the Rest area at Eselsteich – Springe Hunting Lodge loop from Saupark, covering 6.6 miles (10.6 km). Another well-regarded option is the Stone Heart – Stucki's herdsman's hut loop from Steinbruch Holzmühle, which is 7.7 miles (12.4 km) long.
Yes, Natural Park Saupark offers easy hiking trails suitable for beginners. An example is the Quarry loop from Hallerbruch, which is 3.9 miles (6.2 km) long and rated as easy. More options can be found in the Easy hikes around Natural Park Saupark guide.
For touring cyclists, the Wisentgehege Springe – Springe Old Town loop from Springe is a recommended easy route, spanning 13.1 miles (21.2 km). Another option is the Springe Old Town loop from Altenhagen I, which is 7.8 miles (12.5 km).
Natural Park Saupark features several road cycling routes. The Holzmühle Road – Hohnsen Farm Track loop from Hachmühlen is an easy route covering 22.1 miles (35.6 km). For a longer ride, the Schwarzer Weg – Koldingen–Ruthe Cycle Path loop from Springe is a moderate 36.9-mile (59.4 km) route.
Mountain biking enthusiasts can explore trails like the easy View of Altenhagen – Springe Hunting Lodge loop from Altenhagen I, which is 14.2 miles (22.9 km). A moderate option is the Saupark Main Entrance – Webelsgrund Stud loop from Springe, spanning 11.6 miles (18.6 km).
Natural Park Saupark offers dedicated jogging routes. A popular moderate route is the Running loop from Springe, which is 3.2 miles (5.1 km). Another option is the Wisentgehege Springe Wildlife Park – Springe Hunting Lodge loop from Springe, a 5.8-mile (9.3 km) moderate trail.
Natural Park Saupark features various highlights including huts, caves, and a lake. It also contains natural monuments and a castle, offering diverse points of interest for visitors to explore during their activities.
Komoot offers several guides for Natural Park Saupark, including Hiking around Natural Park Saupark, Cycling around Natural Park Saupark, and MTB Trails around Natural Park Saupark. There are also guides for easy hikes, running trails, gravel biking, and attractions.
Yes, Natural Park Saupark includes challenging routes for experienced gravel bikers. The Curvy Descent to Nienstedt – Panoramic View of Völksen loop from Springe is a difficult route spanning 37.9 miles (61.0 km). Another difficult option is the Kaiserallee – Springe Hunting Lodge loop from Springe, at 26.1 miles (42.0 km).

