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Himmelmoor Nature Reserve – Boardwalk Through Himmelmoor loop from Quickborn

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Schleswig-Holstein

Himmelmoor Nature Reserve – Boardwalk Through Himmelmoor loop from Quickborn

Hard

4.9

(75)

230

hikers

Himmelmoor Nature Reserve – Boardwalk Through Himmelmoor loop from Quickborn

07:14

28.5km

60m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very 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 6, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.14 km

Himmelmoor Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

Visitors can explore Schleswig-Holstein's largest raised bog on a nearly four-kilometer-long nature trail. It leads over soft peat soil, through birch forests, and along a boardwalk. Information boards along the …

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4.83 km

Kleiner Knust Viewing Platform (Himmelmoor)

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From the lookout hill you have a good overview of the (unfortunately) peated moor area. Nevertheless, a place whose magic cannot be denied. A bench on the hill invites you …

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5.02 km

Boardwalk Through Himmelmoor

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The plank path leads through the renatured moor without being affected again by being kicked.

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5.31 km

Himmelmoor moor nature trail: recognizing & naming plants

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Great educational trail with a lot of intact boards and objects.

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18.6 km

Ostholz

Forest

20.3 km

Borsteler Wohld

Forest

22.8 km

Small lake in Himmelmoor

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This small lake has developed adjacent to the Himmelmoor and, in contrast to the moor, shines bright blue. A small bench invites you to rest while listening to the concert of biodiversity in this area.

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23.2 km

View of Himmelmoor

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From here you have a fantastic view of the moor and its surroundings. The Himmelmoor offers a protected habitat for numerous bird species. In the wetlands you can find water …

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23.6 km

Peat Railway in Himmelmoor

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Section of the peat railway in Himmelmoor

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24.4 km

Moor Railway Track in Himmelmoor

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I don't really like going here on Sundays. Then there are just too many people here

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28.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.4 km

5.37 km

3.84 km

3.81 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.17 km

7.06 km

4.84 km

4.83 km

4.52 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 9 July

26°C

14°C

0 %

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Comments

March 30, 2025,Himmelmoor Wanderung

Due to storms and heavy downpours, we've had to shorten the tour. It's not fun at all 😀

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January 9, 2023,Himmelmoor

winter fight
From North March

Day : 40/90m
Walks : 37
Hike today: 19.5 km
Hiked so far: 350/ 500 km

Today we had to go again 🤣

The weather is great, so we started in Ellerhoop and hiked towards Himmelmoor. Of course we like to go here every now and then, just not when the weather is nice on …

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January 9, 2023,Runde von Ellerhoop zum Himmelmoor zum🐸

Winter fight north march
Day 40/ 90
hiked in 22 days
Hiked 17.9km today
Hiked 241.28km/500 so far

Today we started from the Baumschul-Weg at Ellerhoop.
The weather was great
nice clear air and dry.

It went to the Himmelmoor, along the Moorweg path, easy to walk 👍 and there is so much to discover.

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Himmelmoor Nature Reserve – Boardwalk Through Himmelmoor loop from Quickborn

Himmelmoor Nature Reserve

Kleiner Knust Viewing Platform (Himmelmoor)

Boardwalk Through Himmelmoor

Himmelmoor moor nature trail: recognizing & naming plants

Small lake in Himmelmoor

View of Himmelmoor

Peat Railway in Himmelmoor

Moor Railway Track in Himmelmoor

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