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Helmstedt
Königslutter am Elm

Bornum Sinkhole – View of Wolfsburg from Elm loop from Bornum

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Helmstedt
Königslutter am Elm

Bornum Sinkhole – View of Wolfsburg from Elm loop from Bornum

Moderate

4.2

(19)

60

hikers

Bornum Sinkhole – View of Wolfsburg from Elm loop from Bornum

02:17

8.55km

100m

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: May 23, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Elm-Lappwald

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.76 km

Fish pond in Naturpark Elm-Lappwald

Highlight • Lake

Quite empty and unsightly at the moment due to lack of water (see photos).

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2

1.95 km

The sinkhole on the edge of the Elm between the village of Bornum and the town of Königslutter was caused by collapsing cavities within the layers of shell limestone. It …

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3

1.96 km

Bornum Sinkhole

Highlight • Natural Monument

currently unfortunately too little water. Hopefully it will be more again.

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2.32 km

It can be a bit drafty here, but you have a wide view of the country.

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4.10 km

6

4.17 km

Tiefental Parking Area

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7

4.19 km

Elmstraße Hiking Car Park

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The car park is the perfect starting point for small or large tours in the Elm, or for going for a walk... There is plenty of space here for 10 vehicles!

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8

4.94 km

View of Wolfsburg from Elm

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Nice point to look north from the Elm 👀.
When the weather is good and visibility is good, you can see as far as Wolfsburg.

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8.55 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.58 km

461 m

410 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.66 km

858 m

783 m

729 m

404 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

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Friday 10 July

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