--- title: "Naturlehrpfad Gifhorn-Winkel" url: "https://www.niedersachsen-tourism.com/tour/naturlehrpfad-gifhorn-winkel" description: "The approximately 3.5-kilometre circular trail in the rural Gifhorn district of Winkel leads through a diverse landscape of flat areas and flat hills formed by the Ice Age. The hills were formed from river-side dunes of the Aller glacial valley from the post-glacial period, the plains from former low terraces from the interglacial period.The old village center of Winkel is located on such a low terrace, the newer residential areas were largely built into the dune landscape. The plains are now used as fields, the wetter areas as meadows and pastures. In the hollows, there are small areas of moorland overgrown with shrubs, the so-called Moorschlatts.In earlier times, the dunes were covered by heather, but with the decline of heather sheep farming, this was largely replaced by pine forests.Along the circular hiking trail, the existing vegetation is described on 15 text and display boards, thus pointing out the functions of the forest and special features of this unique landscape.The hiking trail \"In the footsteps of Hermann Löns\" runs partly along the Gifhorn-Winkel nature trail.  " language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://dam.destination.one/1026873/45a019148b891904409b160fb27b97f6c4ee5705ade6faeef75824f7c175673e/baum-nahe-der-gifhorner-heide.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Home > Special > Destination.Data Details > Tour" --- GPX Share Naturlehrpfad Gifhorn-Winkel ============================ - 3.82 km long - Round trip - Difficulty: easy - Condition: easy - Families and children - Educational trail - Walking - Walking / hiking Baum nahe der Gifhorner Heide - 0:55 h - 3.82 km - 53 m - 61 m - 8 m - - Start: Parking lot opposite Hermann-Löns-Weg 1 - Destination: Parking lot opposite Hermann-Löns-Weg 1 The circular trail leads through a diverse landscape shaped by the Ice Age The approximately 3.5-kilometre circular trail in the rural Gifhorn district of Winkel leads through a diverse landscape of flat areas and flat hills formed by the Ice Age. The hills were formed from river-side dunes of the Aller glacial valley from the post-glacial period, the plains from former low terraces from the interglacial period. The old village center of Winkel is located on such a low terrace, the newer residential areas were largely built into the dune landscape. The plains are now used as fields, the wetter areas as meadows and pastures. In the hollows, there are small areas of moorland overgrown with shrubs, the so-called Moorschlatts. In earlier times, the dunes were covered by heather, but with the decline of heather sheep farming, this was largely replaced by pine forests. Along the circular hiking trail, the existing vegetation is described on 15 text and display boards, thus pointing out the functions of the forest and special features of this unique landscape. The hiking trail "" runs partly along the Gifhorn-Winkel nature trail.   Read more Gifhorner Heide Lageplan Naturlehrpfad Gifhorn-Winkel Waypoints --------- View on map Start Start Parking lot opposite Hermann-Löns-Weg 1 - Heath Destination Destination Parking lot opposite Hermann-Löns-Weg 1 Good to know ------------ Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Directions From the parking lot opposite Hermann-Löns-Weg 1, the route leads through the Gifhorn suburb of Winkel along the Gifhorn Heath nature reserve and back to the starting point. Read more Equipment It's a good idea to bring some snacks for the trip. Read more Directions & Parking facilities **Getting there**The journey can be easily planned with . Read more **Parking**Parking lot at Hermann-Löns-Weg Read more **Public transportation**Haltestellen: Gifhorn-Winkel: Ortsmitte Reiseauskunft Deutsche Bahn: Busverbindungen Verkehrsgesellschaft Landkreis Gifhorn GmbH: Bitte beachten Sie, dass es regionale Unterschiede bei der Fahrradmitnahme gibt. Daher sollten Sie sich vor Fahrtantritt über besondere Bestimmungen informieren Read more License (master data) Südheide Gifhorn GmbH Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author The circular route to the heather blossom in August/September is particularly beautiful. Nearby: , and Read more Safety guidelines Cyclists, horse riders, joggers and walkers like to use paths and areas that are primarily used for agricultural and forestry purposes. This often leads to misunderstandings between recreationists and farmers. Observing simple rules of conduct can facilitate relaxed coexistence in fields and meadows. Please show consideration for one another! Read more Map Read more Nearby ------ View on map - Place of interest - Heath - Tours 5.66 km - Families and children 3.87 km - Families and children 10.66 km - Families and children Contact Hermann-Löns-Weg 1 38518 Gifhorn Download GPX file - -