Otter-Pfad Wahrenholz Nord
- 1:34 h
- 24.91 km
- 11 m
- 8 m
- 55 m
- 75 m
- 20 m
- Start: Wahrenholz railroad station, 29399 Wahrenholz
- Destination: Wahrenholz railroad station, 29399 Wahrenholz
Always on the trail of the otter, this otter trail leads from Wahrenholz to the north. The trail and the stations along the way provide insights into the danger zones for the water marten and offer many opportunities to experience nature, for example by exploring a stream barefoot. The Elbe Lateral Canal and the historic watermill in Wahrenholz are also visited.
A total of four otter trails invite you to experience the landscape from the perspective of an otter. The otter is a very rare and secretive animal. It reacts very sensitively to changes in its habitat. In other words, if streams, rivers, ponds and lakes are in a good ecological condition, they will sooner or later be colonized by otters as habitats. The otter has returned to the lowlands of the Ise, a small river in the district of Gifhorn, thanks to extensive nature conservation measures. Wild otters and their tracks have even been spotted near the Otter Center in Hankensbüttel.
A total of four otter trails invite you to experience the landscape from the perspective of an otter. The otter is a very rare and secretive animal. It reacts very sensitively to changes in its habitat. In other words, if streams, rivers, ponds and lakes are in a good ecological condition, they will sooner or later be colonized by otters as habitats. The otter has returned to the lowlands of the Ise, a small river in the district of Gifhorn, thanks to extensive nature conservation measures. Wild otters and their tracks have even been spotted near the Otter Center in Hankensbüttel.
The otter trails lead into these areas to raise awareness of otter habitats. A total of 24 stations equipped with steel otters invite visitors to learn about the life of the water otter and nature conservation directly on site.
Further information on the otter trails and an accompanying brochure are available from the Otter Center.
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Directions
The starting point is Wahrenholz station. At the end of the road coming from the station, turn left into Bahnhofstraße. At the end, turn right into Schützenstraße. At the next major junction, turn right towards Wittingen. Follow the road to the watermill (Station 1)
Now head back towards the town center. At the savings bank, turn right towards "Groß Oesingen". Before the bakery, turn right into Wiesenstraße. (Station 2)
Follow the path. At its end, the Otterpfad crosses the small tarred road. This is followed by a short section of cobblestone pavement. It is still approx. 8 km to Station 3 on this path. (Station 3)
Follow the path further. After a slight bend to the right, turn right onto a forest path. (Station 4)
Follow the path. At its end, turn right onto the parallel path to the Elbe side canal. (Station 5)
Follow the path, then take the next path on the right. (Station 6)
Now head back towards the canal. Turn right at the end of the path. Turn right at the next crossroads. On the right is a nice rest area on the banks of the Ise. After the rest area, turn right towards Hankensbüttel. (Station 7)
Now head back again. Turn right at the crossroads. After approx. 1 km, keep right at the crossroads. The path turns into a tarred road. Before the small wood on the right, turn right onto the field path. (Station 8)
Return to the tarred road and turn right towards Schönewörde. At the crossroads, turn right towards Betzhorn. Then take the next right onto Feldstraße. Now always straight ahead. (Station 9)
Follow the small road. After approx. 1 km, turn left at the crossroads onto the familiar path from the start of the Otter Trail.
Now head back towards the town center. At the savings bank, turn right towards "Groß Oesingen". Before the bakery, turn right into Wiesenstraße. (Station 2)
Follow the path. At its end, the Otterpfad crosses the small tarred road. This is followed by a short section of cobblestone pavement. It is still approx. 8 km to Station 3 on this path. (Station 3)
Follow the path further. After a slight bend to the right, turn right onto a forest path. (Station 4)
Follow the path. At its end, turn right onto the parallel path to the Elbe side canal. (Station 5)
Follow the path, then take the next path on the right. (Station 6)
Now head back towards the canal. Turn right at the end of the path. Turn right at the next crossroads. On the right is a nice rest area on the banks of the Ise. After the rest area, turn right towards Hankensbüttel. (Station 7)
Now head back again. Turn right at the crossroads. After approx. 1 km, keep right at the crossroads. The path turns into a tarred road. Before the small wood on the right, turn right onto the field path. (Station 8)
Return to the tarred road and turn right towards Schönewörde. At the crossroads, turn right towards Betzhorn. Then take the next right onto Feldstraße. Now always straight ahead. (Station 9)
Follow the small road. After approx. 1 km, turn left at the crossroads onto the familiar path from the start of the Otter Trail.
Directions & Parking facilities
The journey can be easily planned with https://www.google.de/maps/place/Landkreis+Gifhorn/.
Parking spaces are available at the Wahrenholz train station.
Reiseauskunft Deutsche Bahn: https://www.bahn.de
Busverbindungen Verkehrsgesellschaft Landkreis Gifhorn GmbH: https://vlg-gifhorn.de
Bitte beachten Sie, dass es regionale Unterschiede bei der Fahrradmitnahme gibt. Daher sollten Sie sich vor Fahrtantritt über besondere Bestimmungen informieren.
Busverbindungen Verkehrsgesellschaft Landkreis Gifhorn GmbH: https://vlg-gifhorn.de
Bitte beachten Sie, dass es regionale Unterschiede bei der Fahrradmitnahme gibt. Daher sollten Sie sich vor Fahrtantritt über besondere Bestimmungen informieren.
License (master data)
Südheide Gifhorn GmbH
Safety guidelines
The tour also runs partly on field and forest paths, so appropriate riding technique is required.
Bicyclists, 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 recreational users and farmers. Observing simple rules of conduct can facilitate relaxed coexistence in fields and meadows. Please show consideration for each other!
Bicyclists, 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 recreational users and farmers. Observing simple rules of conduct can facilitate relaxed coexistence in fields and meadows. Please show consideration for each other!
Map
Weitere Infos zu den Otter-Pfaden und eine Begleitbroschüre gibt es hier:
https://otterzentrum.de/natur-hautnah-erleben/otterpfade/
https://otterzentrum.de/natur-hautnah-erleben/otterpfade/
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