Hiking in Bad Bevensen & the Lüneburg Heath
From a short stroll along the Ilmenau to a stage of the Heidschnuckenweg trail.
The area around Bad Bevensen offers wonderfully varied walking. Right by the town, quiet paths lead through the spa park and along the Ilmenau river; a few kilometres away the Klein Bünstorf Heath begins, a natural stretch of heathland for a short outing. Those who want to go further will find full-day routes on the stages of the Heidschnuckenweg trail and on regional circular paths.
The best part: most tours start practically on the doorstep of the Parkhotel. After a walk it is only a few steps back to the hotel and over to the Jod-Sole thermal baths, where you can relax tired muscles in the warm brine water. In spring and autumn especially, the heath shows its calm side — pleasant temperatures, clear air and far less activity than in peak season.
From easy to sporty
For a relaxed afternoon a loop through the spa park and along the Ilmenau is enough; the paths are level and easy to walk. Sporty guests plan a stage of the Heidschnuckenweg, which is divided into single-day and multi-day sections, or combine several circular paths into a longer route. In the heath you encounter classic landscapes of sandy tracks, juniper, birch and pine.
Concrete loops
Among the most popular loops is the path from the spa park along the Ilmenau into the neighbouring woods — level, shady and pleasant even in warmer weather. Those seeking the open heath reach the Klein Bünstorf Heath within a few kilometres; in autumn its contrasts of heather, juniper and birch are especially appealing. For longer tours, sections of the Heidschnuckenweg are ideal and combine well with a stop for refreshments along the way.
Sturdy footwear, something to drink and — in summer — sun protection belong in your pack, as the open heath does not offer shade or refreshments everywhere. Hiking maps and tips on current routes are available at our reception; we will tell you which route suits your fitness and the weather. After the hike, the baths and Restaurant Parkside await as the finest reward right at the house.
You experience all of this most beautifully straight from the Parkhotel: quietly located in the spa quarter, with short distances to the baths, the spa park and nature. Best of all, combine your stay directly with a matching package — accommodation, breakfast and ThermePlus are already included.
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