Route of the hiking loop
The short tour on the hiking loop W1 is 4.7 km long and encompasses the largest
heath area in the region. It offers a broad view of the Suedheide countryside.
The famous juniper forest lies behind a small
copse of spruce trees. The route cuts through the heaths of the Ahrensriethe
back to the point of departure.
The short tour is indicated by a small green circle in addition to the
pictogram shown here.
Route profile
Across heath areas on partially narrow, sandy paths and on hard and soft forest
tracks and paved paths through small villages.
Starting point
Hiking car park next to the juniper heath near Schmarbeck
Directions to the juniper forest car park
You can reach the car park next to the juniper forest near Schmarbeck from Mueden (Oertze) on the L 280 travelling towards Unterluess. Take a left turn just outside of Hankenbostel towards Schmarbeck and the juniper forest (Wachholderwald).
Coordinates: N 52° 54.54417', E 010° 13.44851'