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Touring cycling around Höltigbaum offers routes through a diverse nature reserve characterized by open grasslands, woodlands, and small hills. The terrain is generally gentle, making it suitable for various cycling abilities. This former military training area now provides a network of paths that traverse varied landscapes, including heathland and forested sections. The region's low elevation gain ensures accessible cycling experiences.
Last updated: May 6, 2026
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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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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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Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Cool, what you learn about Komoot. Thanks @christian for creating this very interesting highlight!
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Oddly enough, not much radio or television is broadcast from that transmission tower. Only Rock Antenne Hamburg on 106.8 MHz and several DVB-T2 bouquets are transmitted. Not even DAB+ is broadcast, and I couldn't find any mobile phone signal on the tower either. The mobile internet and telephone service, by the way, comes from all the antennas on the chimney of the Stapelfeldt waste incineration plant.
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Always worth a stop. It's interesting to see what some pilots do with their flying machines. There are plenty of benches on site to observe the hustle and bustle.
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There are 3 such hills/mountains here - there is only a path up one of them. The three peaks of the Wartenberge are important witnesses to the geological past of our country. They were formed during the most recent glaciation at the end of the Weichselian glaciation around 19,000 to 17,000 years ago. The Wartenberge are isolated peaks in a flat ground moraine landscape. This glacial landscape was characterized by numerous Nordic boulders, which were used by people as valuable building material.
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The Jewish cemetery was inaugurated in 1822. On the 840 m² site, only 23 gravestones can be found in three rows on the far edge of the stone wall built in 1930. The last burial on this green area took place in 1923. If you would like to enter this cemetery in the green, you can contact the responsible authorities. More information on the sign at the entrance gate. Unfortunately, the cemetery is not open to the public. You can find the Ahrensburg Jewish Cemetery on Wulfsdorfer Weg/ corner of Haidschlag, 22926 Ahrensburg https://www.laurustico.de/index.php/hh-gruen/571-juedischer-friedhof-ahrensburg
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the closed Jewish cemetery in Ahrensburg. Visits only with prior registration
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In the Menzel family farm shop you can buy products from the farm and the partner farms in the neighboring communities. The farm shop is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week! In the range you will find seasonal products, freshly harvested from the field, straight to the shop. The range varies depending on the season. Just take a look. There is also delicious ice cream here. You can find more information about the farm shop here: https://menzel-meilsdorf.de/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=21&Itemid=48
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The Instenkate is the last thatched cottage in Meilsdorf. It used to be a so-called smoke cottage. That was the name given to the simple farm workers' houses in which the smoke from the open fireplace escaped through the thatched roof. There was no chimney. And today? Behind the historic facade lies a high-tech building. Solar collectors, a ventilation system with heat recovery and wood-glass elements make the former Instenkate a modern residential building. Insten were farm workers without their own property. In the 18th century, landowners built so-called Insten houses, which they made available to their farm workers. The cottage is a two-post house, the smallest variant of the Low German hall house. People and animals lived there under one roof. The Instenkate originally stood in a different place. The house was built in Ahrensburger Beimoor, a good ten kilometers away. Around 1792, the half-timbered building there was demolished and rebuilt in Meilsdorf. The cottage was inhabited until 1940. After that, it served as a barn, eventually stood empty and fell into disrepair. From 2010 onwards, new owners renovated the building. The half-timbering was dismantled again. The numbered and cleaned timbers were left to dry for a summer. During this time, a new foundation was built with a modern, thermally insulated wooden support structure on top. The old half-timbered walls were finally rebuilt around this construction. Thus, the old smoke-filled cottage was transformed into a residential building that not only looks good, but also meets today's energy requirements. https://www.kultur-stormarn.de/stormarn-smart-entdecken/siek/view/4
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There are over 1,300 touring cycling routes available in Höltigbaum, catering to various skill levels. This includes more than 900 easy routes, around 240 moderate routes, and over 130 difficult routes.
Touring cycling in Höltigbaum is generally accessible, with the majority of routes classified as easy. The terrain features open grasslands, woodlands, and gentle rolling hills, making it suitable for a wide range of cyclists. For example, routes like Hagener Allee – Kuhlenmoorweg loop from Höltigbaum are rated easy.
Yes, Höltigbaum is well-suited for family cycling due to its predominantly easy routes and gentle terrain. The network of paths through varied landscapes, including heathland and forested sections, offers pleasant rides for all ages. Many of the over 900 easy routes are ideal for families.
Höltigbaum offers several natural attractions. You can explore the Höltigbaum Nature Reserve itself, visit the House of the Wild Meadows, or observe the Galloway Cattle in Höltigbaum Nature Reserve. There's also the Oak Tree on the Discovery Trail.
Yes, many touring cycling routes in Höltigbaum are designed as loops, allowing you to start and end at the same point. Examples include the View of the Wandsetal – Tank-plate path in Höltigbaum loop from Rahlstedt and the Ahrensburg West subway station – Hopfenbach Source Pond loop from Höltigbaum.
The komoot community highly rates touring cycling in Höltigbaum, with an average score of 4.5 stars from over 6,800 reviews. Cyclists often praise the diverse nature reserve with its open grasslands and woodlands, the gentle terrain suitable for various abilities, and the well-maintained network of paths.
Yes, you can find scenic spots and viewpoints. A notable one is the Galloway Viewing Bench at Höltigbaum, which offers a good vantage point to observe the landscape and wildlife.
Höltigbaum is enjoyable for touring cycling throughout much of the year. Spring and autumn offer pleasant temperatures and vibrant scenery. Summer is also popular, though it can be warmer. Even in winter, many paths remain accessible, offering a different, quieter experience of the reserve.
While Höltigbaum is primarily a nature reserve, some routes may pass near or lead to areas with amenities. For example, the Path to the Model Airfield – Braaker Mühle Back-Drive Café loop from Höltigbaum suggests a route that includes a café, indicating that options are available in the surrounding areas.
Höltigbaum is known for its diverse wildlife, particularly the free-roaming Galloway cattle and Konik horses that help maintain the open landscape. Birdwatchers can also spot various species, especially in the open grasslands and near water bodies. Keep an eye out for these animals, especially near the Galloway Cattle in Höltigbaum Nature Reserve.
The routes vary in length to suit different preferences. For instance, the Ahrensfelde Village Pond – Menzels Farm Shop Meilsdorf loop from Höltigbaum is a longer option at approximately 22.7 km (14.1 miles), while many routes are shorter, such as the Hagener Allee – Kuhlenmoorweg loop from Höltigbaum at about 9.5 km (5.9 miles).


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