Fischbeker Heide is a nature reserve comprising 773 hectares of heathland. Especially during the heather blossom in late summer and when the leaves turn into the most colourful hues in autumn, the region is well worth a visit. The wide open heath landscape is dotted with groups of trees and many smaller woodlands. A diverse flora and fauna can be found here. With hiking paths meandering through this unique hilled landscape, you can lose yourself for hours.
While you are here, you might want to follow the archaeological hiking trail that stretches from the Waldfrieden bus stop to the “Schafstall” nature conservation information centre. Leading you along 13 stations, it includes ground monuments from the Iron Age, Bronze Age and Stone Age. In the western part of Fischbeker Heide you will find the Fischbek gliding site. On clear days, you have a wonderful view to the far north from here, allowing you to oversee the Elbe valley (Hamburg-Blankenese) and even see as far as the neighbouring state of Schleswig-Holstein. At the gliding site, you can watch the light gliders being catapulted into the sky with a winch in the middle of the unpaved terrain. If you are brave-hearted, you can also join a ride following prior registration.
From the S-Bahn station of Neugraben or Fischbek, you can quickly get back to the city centre with the S3 line; StadtRad rental bikes can be returned at Neugraben station.
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