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Himmelmoor – Boardwalk Through Himmelmoor loop from Besucherparkplatz Himmelmoor

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Himmelmoor – Boardwalk Through Himmelmoor loop from Besucherparkplatz Himmelmoor

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Himmelmoor – Boardwalk Through Himmelmoor loop from Besucherparkplatz Himmelmoor

01:31

5.98km

10m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

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105 m

Himmelmoor Peatland Nature Trail

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The Himmelmoor, one of the most beautiful moors in the Hamburg metropolitan region, can be explored on a 3.8-kilometer-long moorland nature trail. Along the trail, there are interactive stations and information panels where you can learn fascinating facts about the moor's flora and fauna, as well as its history. From several viewing hills, visitors can enjoy impressive views of the expansive moorland landscape.

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635 m

View of the Lake

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Overview of the otherwise fairly flat terrain, beautiful view of the lake.

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1.97 km

Kleiner Knust Viewing Platform (Himmelmoor)

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From the lookout hill you have a good overview of the (unfortunately) peated moor area. Nevertheless, a place whose magic cannot be denied. A bench on the hill invites you to rest.
During the week you are pretty much alone on the road here, and at the weekend there is often a lot more going on. When it rains, the moor has a very special atmosphere.

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2.32 km

Himmelmoor

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The Ellerau Evangelical Lutheran Church is a member of the North Elbian Evangelical Lutheran Church and belongs to the Hamburg Diocese. The congregation currently has approximately 2,300 members. Daily at 6:00 p.m., the "peace ringing" of its bells invites everyone to remember and pray for the people of Ukraine.

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4.25 km

Boardwalk Through Himmelmoor

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The plank path leads through the renatured moor without being affected again by being kicked.

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4.53 km

Himmelmoor moor nature trail: recognizing & naming plants

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Great educational trail with a lot of intact boards and objects.

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4.93 km

Hiking Trails in Himmelmoor

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To explore the Himmelmoor on foot, there are two circular hiking trails: the Inner Moor Trail and the Outer Moor Trail. You can also walk along the South Dam and the East Dam. Another hiking trail follows the tracks of the old peat railway. All of these trails are marked on the information board. Since 2012, there has also been a bridleway around the moor. Several viewing platforms provide an overview of the parcels.

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Himmelmoor Peat Works

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The reclamation of the Himmelmoor began around 1780. Its edges were divided into 1,000 to 5,000 square meter plots and transferred to farmers from neighboring villages for peat extraction. Industrial peat extraction began in the 1870s. Peat was now also extracted from the center of the moor using machines. Peat excavators extracted the black peat, compressed it, and divided it into sods. Turning the drying sods was increasingly done by machine, as was the collection of the dry peat. The low-energy fuel was packaged and loaded at the peat works.

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5.98 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.10 km

2.76 km

124 m

Surfaces

2.42 km

2.28 km

1.28 km

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Friday 10 July

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Himmelmoor – Boardwalk Through Himmelmoor loop from Besucherparkplatz Himmelmoor

Himmelmoor Peatland Nature Trail

View of the Lake

Kleiner Knust Viewing Platform (Himmelmoor)

Himmelmoor

Boardwalk Through Himmelmoor

Himmelmoor moor nature trail: recognizing & naming plants

Hiking Trails in Himmelmoor

Himmelmoor Peat Works

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