Lüneburg Heath Bike Tour

Lüneburg can look back on a long and proud history. Even the Neanderthals settled in the vicinity of today's urban area. In the Middle Ages, Lüneburg rose to become a flourishing trading town thanks to the salt trade. Today you can still marvel at the history of salt mining in the German Salt Museum. The almost completely preserved old town also makes a visit to Lüneburg a unique experience.

From Lüneburg you explore the Lüneburg Heath. Your first stage takes you through a typical heathland area until you reach your destination for the day, Uelzen. The former Hanseatic and now bustling cultural town boasts a beautiful townscape full of half-timbered houses. Most famous, however, is the railroad station, which was redesigned by Friedrich Hundertwasser in his incomparable style.

Today's stage takes you through the Südheide Nature Park. The description of the village of Scharnhorst from the 19th century aptly characterizes this region: 1 saddle-free farm, 5 full farms, 4 half farms, 3 cottagers, 1 Brinksitter and 2 cultivators. The highlight is Celle with its beautiful old town and Weser Renaissance castle.

Small wooden bridges along the Örtze invite you to linger and take a look into the Örtze valley. The river once achieved the status of an important resource transportation route through rafting. The town of Hermannsburg has existed for over 1000 years. It was founded by the Saxon Duke Hermann Billung, who chose the area around today's Peter Paul Church for his castle. The town subsequently developed through the settlement of market gardeners, small farmers and craftsmen.

Today, you will pass the memorial to the poet Hermann Löns on your way towards Soltau. Once you arrive in Soltau, it is worth taking a tour of the town – several interesting churches were built there in the 15th century. The huge toy museum and the old town hall are also worth a visit. However, the Heide-Park Soltau, the largest amusement park in northern Germany, is now the most famous.

Today you drive from Soltau to Schneverdingen. On the way, you will stop in Wiedeholz, the site of the last knight's battle. There you will also find the former heath farm Möhr and visit the Gothic church in Wolterdingen. Once you arrive in Schneverdingen, it is worth visiting the heather garden to get another overview of the 130 different regional heather varieties.

Today's tour takes you through partly untouched heathland. Juniper, broom and heather characterize the landscape, which is kept clear by grazing heather sheep. Your last cycling stage takes you back to the old university town of Lüneburg. In addition to the old town, the old harbor and the baroque town hall are also worth a visit.

After breakfast, your cycle tour in the Lüneburg Heath ends with your individual departure. We are also happy to extend your cycling vacation in Lüneburg.