Moments in nature & old town charm
A great start to your hiking adventure
Every hiking route in the Harz Mountains needs a good starting point. Why not choose the best of both worlds – city and nature – and start your outdoor adventure with all the amenities of the elaya hotel wolfenbuettel? The LÖWE trail on the outskirts of Wolfenbüttel is suitable for the entire family. Just like our accommodation. Whether with children, friends or colleagues, discover Lessingstadt and the surrounding area from the centre, just two minutes from the main railway station.
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The LÖWE trail – every stop a nature experience
You decide whether you want your tour to take place around Wolfenbüttel or whether you prefer hiking in the Harz Mountains. Either way, your destinations are easily accessible from the elaya hotel wolfenbuettel. The nearby LÖWE trail stands for long-term ecological forest development (German: langfristige ökologische Waldentwicklung). Almost all the senses are engaged along the 2.5-kilometre trail: listening, climbing, feeling, jumping and making music are all in store. There are various stops along the way – and the LÖWE tower is the literal highlight.
Following the LÖWE trail: your feet, car and bus will take you there
On foot
If you want to rack up more steps, you can walk from the elaya hotel wolfenbuettel to the trail and back in addition to the two and a half kilometres of the LÖWE trail. You should allow around 50 minutes each way to walk across town.
By car
It only takes 15 minutes to get to the LÖWE trail if you are travelling by car through Wolfenbüttel.
By public transport
Bus 420 takes you from the Wolfenbüttel stop, which is just a four-minute walk from the elaya hotel wolfenbuettel, to the Wolfenbüttel Forstweg. From here, you can reach the LÖWE trail in five minutes.
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Other hiking trails
Starting point
Railway station
Length
ca. 8,8 km
Car park
Halchter
Difficulty
easily
Activities in Wolfenbüttel
- Wolfenbüttel Castle
200 m - Herzog August Library
300 m - Lessing House
350 m - Little Venice
500 m
Restaurants in Wolfenbüttel
- Trattoria da Franco
150 m - La Domenica
220 m - Komplizen Wolfenbüttel
300 m - Zum Glück
400 m
More tours for hiking enthusiasts
Okerauen hike
- Starting point: Wolfenbüttel town market square
- Length: approx. 7.0 km
- Duration: approx. 2 hours
- Elevation: hardly any inclines
- Difficulty: easy
- Highlights: idyllic river landscapes, half-timbered houses, water birds
Hungerberg circular trail
- Starting point: Am Exer car park, Wolfenbüttel
- Length: approx. 6.5 km
- Duration: approx. 1.5–2 hours
- Elevation gain: approx. 80 m
- Difficulty: easy to moderate
- Highlights: beautiful view from Hungerberg
Asse Geopark Trail
- Starting point: Asse Tower car park, Wittmar
- Length: approx. 8.5 km
- Duration: approx. 3 hours
- Elevation gain: approx. 200 m
- Difficulty: moderate
- Highlights: geological nature trail stations, panoramic view from the Asse Tower, beech forests
- Refreshments: Asse forest restaurant
Eulenspiegel circular trail
- Starting point: Wolfenbüttel town market square
- Length: approx. 3.5 km
- Duration: approx. 1 hour
- Difficulty: easy
- Highlights: stops related to Till Eulenspiegel, charming half-timbered houses
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What does LÖWE mean?
LÖWE stands for Long-Term Ecological Forest Development and conveys knowledge about sustainable forestry and forest ecology in a playful way along the trail.
How long is the LÖWE trail and how much time should you allow for it?
The circular trail is approximately 2.5 km long and is suitable for a walk lasting 1 to 2 hours, depending on how long you spend at the interactive stations.
Who is this trail suitable for?
The trail is family-friendly, designed especially for children, but also interesting for adults. It is barrier-free and open all year round.
What stations and attractions are there?
There are numerous adventure and learning stations such as a wooden plank walkway, a tree house, forest glasses, a forest xylophone, balancing stations, a woodpecker cave, a forest lounger, the squirrel house and much more.
Are there any special offers or promotions?
Forest tours and a LÖWE rally with puzzles are offered. Guided tours can be booked for groups and school classes.
Is there a charge for using the path?
Access is free of charge.
Can you have a picnic there?
Yes, there are many opportunities to take a break or have a picnic along the way.
Is the path signposted and easy to find?
The route is very well signposted and easy to follow, even for those unfamiliar with the area.
