Lüneburg Heath

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Luneburg Heath Description

(Local Name: Lüneburger Heide) Land: Lower Saxony

The beautiful Lüneburg Heath, a ridge of sandy heathland formed from Ice Age deposits of sand, extending between the Aller and lower Weser in the southwest and the Elbe in the northeast, is the largest expanse of heathland in Germany, reaching a height of 169 m/554ft in the Wilseder Berg. The principal rivers draining into the Elbe are the Ilmenau, Luhe, Aue, Seeve, Este and Oste.

Old-time railroads:

The "Ameisenbär" ("Ant-Bear"), from Soltau to the Lüneburg Heath Nature Reserve.

The "Celler-Land-Express", from Celle to the Südheide Nature Park and to Hankensbüttel.

The "Heide-Express", from Lüneburg or Winsen an der

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Hobbies & Activities category: Agricultural area or museum; Dam, bridge, lock, waterway; Horseback riding; Industrial attraction, factory museum; New Age, mystic, Druid; Natural area; Railroad attraction or museum; Region with significant interests; Scenic site or route; Tombs, burial site