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Northeim

Welcome to Northeim, a charming destination in the heart of Germany. As part of the federal state of Lower Saxony, the town lies on the edge of the Harz Mountains and is surrounded by picturesque landscapes.

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Attractions in Northeim


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Premium content Difficulty moderate Multi-day route
Distance 408.5 km
Duration 28:00 h
Ascent 653 m
Descent 1,006 m

Beautiful long-distance cycling route along the Leine and through the Lüneburg Heath passing interesting places such as Friedland, Göttingen, and ...

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from Wiebke Hillen,   Outdooractive Premium
Premium content Difficulty moderate Stage 2
Distance 68.7 km
Duration 5:00 h
Ascent 67 m
Descent 112 m

This route follows the Leine-Heide cycle path along the Leine river from Göttingen to Alfeld. We travel through many towns and stay close to the ...

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from Wiebke Hillen,   Outdooractive Premium
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 410.2 km
Duration 27:55 h
Ascent 773 m
Descent 1,134 m

The Leine-Heide Cycle Route connects over 400 km of the diverse low mountain landscape of the Leinebergland with the Lüneburger Heide and the ...

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Göttinger Land
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 9.1 km
Duration 2:40 h
Ascent 175 m
Descent 173 m

A very beautiful hike on narrow forest paths to the Wieterturm with great panoramic views.

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from Ulli's Wandertouren,   Community
Bicycle Rides · Weserbergland
Four castles route in the Leine valley
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 63.5 km
Duration 5:50 h
Ascent 702 m
Descent 678 m

A route that connects the castles of Hardegsen, Nörten-Hardenberg, Katlenburg, and Moringen. With two flat sections in the Leine valley and a ...

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from Svenja Ragnitz,   Community
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 105.2 km
Duration 5:30 h
Ascent 720 m
Descent 720 m

This route in the southwestern Harz combines old railway track cycle paths, with switchback climbs and descents and beautiful village passages.

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from Christian Schelauske,   Tourismusverband Südharz Kyffhäuser
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 141 km
Duration 9:50 h
Ascent 449 m
Descent 449 m

The Leine-Rhume-Hahle Cycle Path is a river-accompanying cycle path through the northern Thuringian/southern Lower Saxony area.

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from HVE Eichsfeld Touristik e.V.,   Welterberegion Wartburg Hainich
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 237.3 km
Duration 16:50 h
Ascent 1,235 m
Descent 1,242 m

By bicycle from town to town in the Fachwerk5Eck - circular route through the historic old towns of Hann. Münden, Einbeck, Osterode, Northeim and ...

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from Imke Heyen,   Göttinger Land
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 80.4 km
Duration 5:25 h
Ascent 131 m
Descent 190 m

The second stage of the Leine-Heide cycle route takes you from Göttingen out to Alfeld

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from HVE Eichsfeld Touristik e.V.,   Welterberegion Wartburg Hainich
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 80.1 km
Duration 5:20 h
Ascent 341 m
Descent 361 m

This tour starts in the picturesque old town of the three-rivers city Hann. Münden. After a few climbs, a large part of the route leads ...

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from Tourist-Information Einbeck,   Weserbergland Tourismus e.V.
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Northeim has a long history dating back to the Middle Ages. The town was an important trading centre and still has many historic buildings such as the Gothic town hall from the 14th century or the St. Sixti Church with its Romanesque elements.Sixti Church with its Romanesque elements.

Tourists should also not miss the museum in the granary, which offers insights into regional art and cultural history.

Cultural highlights include the annual Old Town Festival and the Christmas market on the market square - both events attract thousands of visitors every year.

But Northeim also has a lot to offer in the way of culinary delights: Be sure to try the famous "Northeimer Spargel" (asparagus), which has been grown here for generations, or enjoy freshly baked pretzels from the bakery around the corner.

For outdoor fans, there are numerous opportunities for hiking or cycling through forests and fields around Northeim. In summer, the open-air swimming pool with its refreshing pools and sunbathing lawns directly on the river Leine also beckons. In winter, skiers can explore the nearby Harz Mountains.

And if it does rain? Then a visit to the indoor swimming pool "Badeparadies Eiswiese" with sauna area or a guided tour of Corvey Castle near Höxter is worthwhile.

Northeim is worth a trip at any time of year and invites you to linger with its relaxed atmosphere and beautiful surroundings. Come and discover this hidden gem in the heart of Germany!

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  • April 12, 2026
    Kristina Engel 
    April 12, 2026
    Sehr schöner, abwechslungsreicher Waldweg mit schönen Aussichten. Allerdings wird der zunächst breite Weg auf der Ostseite des Mittelbergs ab dem Wieter Turm in Laufrichtung Süden immer beschwerlicher zu gehen, da viele umgefallene Bäume den Weg versperren und heruntergefallenes Astwerk ihn immer wilder werden lässt. Der Weg ist offensichtlich lange nicht mehr gepflegt worden. Ohne die Karte der app wären wir sehr unsicher gewesen.
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    Written April 12, 2026
  • April 16, 2025
    Anna Fechner
    April 15, 2025
    Sehr schöne Strecke!
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    Photo: Anna Fechner, Community
    Photo: Anna Fechner, Community
    Written April 16, 2025
  • June 18, 2022
    Rolf Strate 
    June 16, 2022
    Nette Tour, die sich leicht bis Bad Gandersheim ausweiten lässt. Ein Teil des Radweges ist allerdings straßenbegleitend. Man sollte also eine Zeit mit wenig Autoverkehr (beispielsweise in den Abendstunden) wählen. Sowohl Einbeck als auch Northheim sind sehenswerte Orte und rechtfertigen eine längere Anreise.
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    Written June 18, 2022
  • October 04, 2020
    S W
    Fahre ich immer wieder gerne. Wirklich sehr entspannend. Im Frühjahr/Sommer auch größtenteils idyllisch. Ein kurzes Stück geht über groben Schotter an Schienen vorbei, ansonsten ca. 20-30% ordentliche Schotterwege und der Rest ist asphaltiert. Ab und zu grasen Schafherden beim Polder (dann sind ggf. Teile vom Weg gesperrt muss man auf die andere Seite wechseln).
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    Photo: S W, Community
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    Written October 04, 2020
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  • March 12, 2019
    Sascha Deutsch
    May 25, 2018
    landschaftlich ruhig und schön
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    Written March 12, 2019
  • March 01, 2014
    Martine Koob
    February 22, 2014
    Viele sehenswerte Dinge auf der Strecke, angefangen bei alten Kastanien am Wegrand bis zu den Burgruinen. Außer an der Burg nirgends Leute begegnet, sehr ruhig. Man muss sich allerdings teilweise ein bisschen durchs Dickicht schlagen.
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    Written March 01, 2014

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