©©Lüneburger Heide GmbH / Frederic Wolf
©©Lüneburger Heide GmbH / Frederic Wolf
©©Lüneburger Heide GmbH / Frederic Wolf
©©Lüneburger Heide GmbH / Frederic Wolf
©©Lüneburger Heide GmbH / Frederic Wolf
©©Lüneburger Heide GmbH / Frederic Wolf
©©Lüneburger Heide GmbH / Frederic Wolf
The Wehlener Heide is a small, quiet gem in the north of the Lüneburg Heath. It is located in the car-free nature reserve, surrounded by forest between the heath villages of Wesel and Wehlen and the larger towns of Handeloh and Undeloh.
From Wesel, the asphalted "Wehlener Weg" leads to a parking lot on the left-hand side. The continuing path may only be accessed by vehicles with a special permit. But you only have to walk a few steps to the start of the heathland anyway.
This beautiful spot can also be easily explored by bike or baby carriage. On the Seeve cycle path (Ring 1) and the cycle tour "From Undeloh to the heath" you can cycle between impressive trees through the middle of the Wehlener Heide and enjoy wonderful views of the heathland.
A variant of the Heidschnuckenweges runs through this heathland. There is a bridle path parallel to the paved path.
Benches under rustic trees invite you to linger.
At the end of the heathland after approx. 1.5 km you reach Wehlen, an almost untouched natural village where very few people live.
South of Wehlen, the Seeve has its source. At a constant 6-8 degrees Celsius, it is northern Germany's coldest river.
How to get there:
From Undeloh-Wesel, turn into Wehlener Weg and follow it for approx. 1.5 km. There is a parking lot on the left-hand side. The parking lot is also used by visitors to the naturist trail. It is therefore quite possible to meet undressed hikers here. However, the naturist trail does not cross the asphalt path that continues through the Wehlener Heide.
Alternatively, you can also set off from Ehrhorn (approx. 5 km) or Inzmühlen (approx. 4 km). There are also parking facilities here.
In addition, the Heide-Shuttle runs in the main season in the towns of Undeloh-Wesel, Ehrhorn and Inzmühlen, so that a car-free journey is also possible.