--- title: "NORDPFAD Timke-Wälder" url: "https://www.niedersachsen-tourism.com/tour/nordpfad-timke-waelder" description: "Enchanting stretches through unspoiled forests, each season offering a different charm, alternate with scenic sections of the trail that offer views across the rolling Geest landscape." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" breadcrumb: "Root > Home > Special > Destination.Data Details > Tour" --- GPX Share NORDPFAD Timke-Wälder ===================== - 18.10 km long - Round trip - Difficulty: easy - Condition: medium - Hiking trail - Walking / hiking - Nordic walking - 6:00 h - 18.10 km - 65 m - 66 m - 23 m - 70 m - 47 m - - Start: 27412 Kirchtimke: Willenbrocks Gasthaus, Hauptstraße 16 (starting point 1) - Destination: 27412 Kirchtimke: Willenbrocks Gasthaus, Hauptstraße 16 (starting point 1) **Enjoy the tranquility of mysterious forests** ------------------------------------------------ Enchanting stretches through unspoiled forests, each season offering a different charm, alternate with scenic sections of the trail that offer views across the rolling Geest landscape. Read more Good to know ------------ Pavements Asphalt (100%) Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Directions The hike begins at  in Kirchtimke and passes by the noteworthy, the center of Kirchtimke. It’s worth taking a look inside: the 13th-century baptismal font and the early Gothic oak crucifix are something special. The trail leads out of the village, initially following a narrow path through the fields, past boggy birch forests, and after about 2 km into the **Schierk State Forest**. Mighty English oaks form a canopy, revealing the cultivated, originally marshy terrain. Nothing disturbs the natural silence of the forest—this dreamlike backdrop accompanies us for the next 2 km. A **shelter** also offers the ideal spot for a rest. As we emerge from the forest, a view opens up onto the romantic meadow valley of the Wörpe, and the trail leads us to **Ostertimke.** The 2-meter-tall  in a shoemaker’s front yard makes for an extraordinary photo opportunity here. Leaving the village, the trail leads slightly uphill to a geest ridge and continues through vast fields and meadows. Passing the idyllic **Wentel Farm**, we enter the next forest, the **Ummel**. An impressive mixed forest with scattered magnificent beech trees takes root in the dry, sandy soil. Here, too, the silence of the forest envelops us until we reach theand the neighboring . In the summer, visitors are drawn there by a refreshing swim and the attractions of the . The trail leads us through the Ummel and along the edge of the forest for 6 km, mostly on soft ground, back to the starting point **Kirchtimke**. Two inns here invite you to stop for a cozy break. **Trail Closures** Before your hike, you should check  to check for possible detours and trail disruptions that may occur due to flooding, storm damage, or forestry work, for example. Read more Route markings **Marker** The marker shows a white "N" on an orange background with the name of the NORDPFAD Timke Wälder. **Signposting** Destination signposts supplement the markings and are placed at prominent points. The signposts list places that are on the route or branch off from it, together with the distance in kilometers. The logo of the respective NORDPFADES is located underneath. Read more Directions & Parking facilities **Getting there**From the A1 or A27 highways, it takes about 20–30 minutes to reach the starting points, each of which has an information sign and parking available.  - **Starting point 1:** 27412 Kirchtimke, Willenbrocks Gasthaus, Hauptstraße 16 - **Starting Point 2:** 27412 Hepstedt, Ummelbad, Ummweg 100 Read more **Parking**There are two parking areas available along the NORDPFAD. The respective starting points are also located there. - **Parking Lot 1:**  27412 Kirchtimke, Willenbrocks Gasthaus, Hauptstraße 16 - **Parking Lot 2:**  27412 Hepstedt, Ummelbad, Ummweg 100 Read more **Public transportation****Bus stops:** Kirchtimke-Mitte, about 200 from starting point 1 of the NORDPFAD and Ostertimke-Mitte, directly at the NORDPFAD **Bus route 630:** runs daily between Bremen and Zeven **Info:** Read more Additional information **Komoot** We have compiled all 24 circular hiking trails in a separate in the well-known outdoor app. The tours can also be found in the portal under the "Northern Heath" region. **Not yet on Komoot?** There is a free voucher code for new customers.The code is **ROW** and can be redeemed via **"Redeem voucher"** at or via the link . Read more Literature The following brochures are available free of charge at local tourist information offices and at  . They are also available for download there.  - **NORDPFADE Tour Guide** This small brochure contains everything you need to know about the hiking region. - **NORDPFADE Overview Map** This handy fold-out leaflet serves as a basic planning guide for the environmentally conscious. - **NORDPFADE Hiking Pass** The stamp-free version for collectors. There is also a paperback published by has published. An entertaining “Hiking Guide” by Lucia Gefken, who escapes her everyday life and takes up hiking. - **My NORDPFADE**  Or: *"It doesn’t always have to be the Camino de Santiago!"* Read more Contact person Touristikverband Landkreis Rotenburg (Wümme) e.V.**- Ihr Ansprechpartner für die NORDPFADE und die Region** Harburger Straße 59 27356 Rotenburg (Wümme) License (master data) Touristikverband Landkreis Rotenburg (Wümme) Social Media Read more Nearby ------ View on map - Tours 11.60 km - Walking / hiking 10.90 km - Walking / hiking 23.30 km - Walking / hiking Contact **Tourist-Information Samtgemeinde Tarmstedt e.V. - Ihr Kontakt vor Ort** Hepstedter Straße 9 27412 Tarmstedt Download GPX file - -