Heathland - Wonderland. Lüneburg heath radial tour TOUR DESCRIPTION

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1 Lüneburg heath radial tour TOUR DESCRIPTION Heathland - Wonderland During this radial tour you will discover the most beautiful parts of the Lüneburg Heath. It has previously inspired many poets and painters, is a perfect place for romantic people and and has lost none of its charm. Heather plants cover the ground in many places, alternate with pine forests, meadows and fields. Heathland sheep graze in the open countryside and charming small towns and villages blend harmoniously into the overall picture. Experience this beautiful scenery in the saddle when cycling on wonderful bike paths around the town of Schneverdingen HeathHeide. Discover the small village Wilsede, which you can reach by bike or carriage, visit the over 300 year old Waldsiedlung Ehrhorn No.1, whose buildings are grouped under thick oak trees around the village square. Stroll through beautiful cottage gardens, you discover original fruit to large orchards and visit a particularly beautiful heather garden with about 120,000 plants and 130 different heath locations, just a few kilometers away from the hotel.

2 Your Hotel: Landhotel Schnuck The Landhotel Schnuck was opened in 1992 and renovated in 2003 and Since then, it has been a favorite place for people who want to spend a peaceful or sporting holiday in the beautiful Lüneburg Heath. The hotel is a central starting point for leisure and sports activities in the area. The 128 tasteful rooms have shower / WC or bath / WC, minibar, telephone and TV. For families up to max. 5 persons are larger rooms available. In addition to the "Findlinger" restaurant, the guests of the hotel also have a full selection of meals in the bistro bar. There is a spinning room, several tennis courts as well as a bowling alley for sporty leisure activities. The spacious wellness area with sauna, steam bath, relaxation zone and indoor pool with countercurrent system is complemented by a beauty salon with a range of cosmetic treatments and massages. 1. day Schneverdingen arrival Look forward to Schneverdingen and we recommend to arrive at an early stage. You will find heather and juniper bushes, cozy tranquility and merry bustle, tradition, art and culture. At 'Heidegarten Schneverdingen am Höpen' very many different varieties of heath is blooming. Whenever you come a flowering variety awaits you. Maybe you get inspired to make a carriage ride through the Lüneburg Heath. In Schneverdingen many coachmen are waiting for you at the parking lot. In the afternoon, personal greeting, Tour information and

3 delivery of rental bikes. 2. day To the center of Lüneburg Heath 31 km Just a few kilometers you cycle, than already there is a sign "Welcome to the jewel in the Heath, Welcome to the Forest Adventure Ehrhorn". Ehrhorn is a small forest settlement and former farmstead, which is now over 300 years old. The loose ensemble of various buildings is grouped under thick oak trees around the village square. Center is the exhibition space, which emerged as part of the World Exhibition EXPO Enjoy the peace and serenity of the place and go on an expedition. Explore on your own or with the assistance of the antlion "Wezi" the 3.5 km long trail, watch in a large "Formicarium" ants at work and take a look in the "insect village Ehrhorn". After rewarding break you cycle through forest and heath areas to Niederhaverbeck and from there through the valley of Haverbeeke back to Schneverdingen. 3. day Watermill Lünzen and Fintel 32 km Today you cycle through the valley of the Veerse to the watermill in Lünzen. Marvel at the historic mill, which was first mentioned in Only in 1979, the last tenant stopped with the milling. Today the mill technology is fully obtained with a functioning water wheel. Then you will cycle to the municipality of Fintel, where an attractive tour through the typical heath village is offered. From here you cycle back along the Haswede and Osterwede to Schneverdingen. 4. day Soltau 42 km Comfortably start your day because the train will take you in only 15 minutes to Soltau. Look forward to the remarkable City Hall and the Museum of Games. With one of the best toy collections in the world and many interactive games the museum is an attraction for young and old alike. Through Wieheholz you will cycle through the southern Osterheide to the courtyard Möhr, a heath farm that was cultivated until Stroll through the beautiful cottage garden and discover original fruit on the large orchard. Follow the trail "De Uhlenstieg" and discover valuable old trees. Through the wide forest area of Böhmheide you cycle back to the hotel. 5. day Heath Garden Höpen 30 km Today you can visit a heather garden of superlatives. Approximately 120,000 plants and around 130 different kinds of heath have their place here and present throughout the year its impressive splendor. On the southern edge of the protected landscape Höpener Heide and Höpener Mountain, just minutes from the center of Schneverdingen, in front of an old sheepfold is this particularly magnificent heather garden located. Marvel at the meticulously and lovingly crafted Rondell, where around 80,000 garden heath plants grow. Get an overview of the plants and flowers from the observation deck and marvel at the surrounding landscape conservation area Höpen with its own special seasonal charms. Large heaths with distinctive juniper trees, forest islands, beehives and grazing moorland characterize the face of the beautiful countryside. 6. day Schneverdingen departure Time is flying. For all Heath fans who still want to stay, we are happy to extend your stay in Schneverdingen.

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5 WORTH KNOWING Worth knowing about your Lüneburg Heath radial tour Below you will find specific information about the Lüneburg Heath and surroundings. If you have further questions about this trip, you simply call us: Phone: Arrival by train The train station in Schneverdingen is about 2km away from the hotel. The train station Soltau is about 15km away from the hotel, it takes about 25 minutes with a taxi (app. 30EUR). Train shedule Parking facilities at the hotel The hotels has a large car park, which can be used free of charge. Conditions of cycle paths The route is mostly on economic routes as well as on small roads and cycle paths. On the way, you sometimes come across slightly hilly, unspoilt forest paths, some of them also sandways. Available rental bikes There are 7-speed unisex bicycles with a withdrawal (not recommended for the route guidance) or 21-speed unisex bicycles without reservation. Electric bicycles as well as men 's and children' s bicycles are available on request.equipment of the wheels: handlebar bag per wheel, saddle bag per wheel, wheel lock per room, service set, pump per room, odometer. GPS Data GPS data for your own navigation device are available on request. 7 day hotline service Just in case the bike chain breaks, flooding makes it impossible to continue your tour or any other nasty surprise: You can reach us seven days a week and we will do anything to help you as fast as possible.

6 Powered by TCPDF ( PRICES & SERVICES TOUR Lüneburg heath radial tour tour: tour type: individual duration: 6 days dates of arrival: daily level: beginners-intermediate Velociped-Partner-Tour min. participants: 2 please note: Velociped can withdraw from the tour twenty-one days before the starting date of the tour, at the latest, in case the minimum number of participants stated under the tour description is not attained. You will duly be informed without any delay in case of a withdrawal. Velociped will of course refund the paid tour price immediately. Please note our General Terms and Conditions. PRICES (PER PERSON) Double room: Cat.A: 385,00 Single room: Cat.A: 535,00 tourer: 65,00 electric bike: 150,00 season surcharge: Cat.A: 35,00 season surcharge: Cat.A: 50,00 BOOKABLE ADDITIONAL NIGHTS (PER PERSON) Schneverdingen Double room Category A 52,00 Schneverdingen Single room Category A 82,00 TRAVEL SERVICES 5 nights accommodation with buffet breakfast in the comfortable Landhotel Schnuck personal welcome and information meeting with welcome drink 1 x dinner with heather typical specialties 1 x train ticket Schneverdingen Soltau, bike included 10 % discount on bookings in the wellness oasis of the hotel 5,- discount on carriage rides through the heather carefully prepared route and detailed description with map detailed travel documents own signposting of the route 7 day service hotline