WELL-KNOWN: ITH-HILS ROUTE In the picturesque Leine Uplands to the south, a day stage of the Ith-Hils route stretches approximately 19 kilometres. This well-signposted quality hiking route takes you from Del- ligsen to Duingen, starting at the car park by the Delligsen outdoor pool. The trail leads you across the Steinberg and Reuberg hills, culminating at the southern part of the Duin- ger Berg hill range. Early on, you’ll pass the Gerzer cliffs, an impressive rock formation and popular spot for bouldering. Midway along the route, you’ll discover the fascinating and accessible “Lippoldshöhle”, a cave nestled within a 15-me- tre-high rock face (don’t forget to bring a torch!). At the end of the route, the Leine Uplands balcony rewards hikers with breathtaking views over the Külftal valley. This stage of the Ith-Hils route is ideal for both beginners and seasoned walkers. On 7 September 2025, the 6th Ith-Hils Hiking Day is held, with local communities along the Ith-Hils route inviting you to join them for guided tours. www .ith-hils-weg.de BY THE WATER: INNERSTE-LEINE ROUTE A hike along the Innerste and Leine rivers, ideal for families, starts at the “Jahn-Sportpark” car park in Sarstedt. A small path on the left, between allotment gardens and a sports field, leads directly to the Innerste. You will walk under a dense canopy of leaves, always along the river, towards the Sackpiepe near Ruthe. At this quiet headland, the Innerste meets the Leine. The route continues towards Schliekum, now partly through the Leine floodplains to the Leine bridge. You then return to the starting point through the Giftener
See recreational area, along well-maintained paths lined with wild blackberry bushes and meadow flowers. Approximately 8 kilometres long, this well-signposted circular route is flat and runs partly along the Innerste
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Bicycle Path and partly along the Welfen Route. You can find a leaflet describing the route at: www. sarstedt.de/Tourismus/Wandern.
The Hildesheim region, nestled in the midst of the northern German lowlands and the Harz Mountains, offers a wide variety of hiking routes, from easy to challenging. We present a small selection below. Wohldenberg Castle
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PANORAMIC: THE HILDESHEIM-HARZ ROUTE The 51.5-kilometre Hildesheim-Harz hiking route runs from Hildesheim to Hahausen on the north-western edge of the Harz Mountains. Starting at Hildesheim’s Ostbahnhof train station, you can walk about 18 km on this trail through the Hildesheim Forest, past the Bismarck Tower, the “Gelber Turm” observatory and a view of the Brocken, across the central Innerste valley and Kannstein to Sottrum. The route is signposted with a clearly visible “H” marking. You will pass Schloss Derneburg with its contemporary art exhibition and charming café in the glass house. Continue to Sottrum with its unique amusement park. If the route feels too short for you, you can add another 2.6 km to Wohldenberg Castle. From the castle ruins, you have a wonderful panoramic view all the way to the Brocken in the Harz Mountains. To get back to Hildesheim, you can take the train from Derneburg station. hiking .waymarkedtrails.org SPIRITUAL: BRAUNSCHWEIG’S WAY OF ST JAMES Embark on a spiritual journey through the Hildesheim region along Braunschweig’s Way of St James, covering ap- proximately 37.6 kilometres from Steinbrück to Hildesheim. Both the starting and finishing points are easily accessible by public transport. This well-marked pilgrimage trail takes you through the gently rolling landscapes of the Hildesheim Börde and passes through the village of Hoheneggelsen,
home to northern Germany’s oldest farmer’s church. In Hildesheim, we recommend visiting the UNESCO World Heritage churches of St Michael’s and St Mary’s Cathedral, including the Cathedral Museum, as well as the stunning Basilica of St Godehard. Don’t miss the picturesque Marien- rode Priory, just 6 km from Hildesheim’s city centre. This peaceful retreat offers a haven of tranquillity, reflection and connection – and even the option to stay overnight by prior arrangement. www .braunschweiger-jakobsweg.de CLOSE TO TOWN: BURGBERG CIRCULAR ROUTE (R6) This 1.5-hour, 4-kilometre hike starts at the Kulturbahnhof, the cultural centre and train station in Bad Salzdetfurth. The route takes you along the Lamme right through the historic centre of this charming spa town. Be sure to visit the newly designed Market Square with its popular ice cream parlour for a treat at the end of the trip. At the spa treatment fa- cility, cross the railway line and keep to the right. Through the forest, the route goes up the Burgberg hill towards the Salze and rehabilitation clinics. Following a path along the edge of the forest, you will once again immerse yourself in nature and soon reach an observation tower from which you can enjoy a magnificent view over Bad Salzdetfurth and the Hildesheim countryside. The way back leads through the fo- rest again towards the train station. www .bad-salzdetfurth-guide.de
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