The Aller-Leine valley is on the southern edge of the Lueneburg Heath in Lower Saxony. The tourist region offers cyclists in particular a flat and varied landscape.
Regions
places
The Aller-Leine-Tal was formed in 1998 as a generic term for three municipalities north of Hanover. The connecting and characteristic element of the region is the river landscape of the Aller and the Leine. The first municipalities involved were:
- Joint municipality Schwarmstedt
- Schwarmstedt: state-approved resort
- Buchholz (Aller)
- Gilten
- Essel
- Lindwedel
- Joint municipality of Ahlden / Hodenhagen
- Patch Ahlden (Aller)
- Eickeloh
- Grethem
- Hademstorf
- Hodenhagen
- Joint municipality of Rethem (Aller)
- City of Rethem
- Frankenfeld
- Häuslingen
- Bohemian
The neighboring municipalities of Hambühren have been involved since 2001, Wietze and Winsen / Aller (district of Celle), as well as the communities Dörverden and Kirchlinteln (district of Verden) are involved in a joint tourist development. One example is the joint efforts on bicycle lanes.
Other goals
background
The Aller-Leine valley is a tourist region in the southwest Lueneburg Heath, north of the capital of Lower Saxony Hanover.
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getting there
By plane
- Due to the proximity to Hanover, it is easy to get to by plane Hanover possible.
By train
- Railway connections in Schwarmstedt and Hodenhagen. The "Heidesprinter" of erixx GmbH on the route through the Aller-Leine valley. The places mentioned are driven every hour from Hanover and Bremen.
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mobility
- Aller cycle path: the 328 km long long-distance cycle path runs partly from southeast to northwest through the Aller-Leine valley. On it you follow the course of the Aller and gradually reach smaller and larger towns, but also interesting sights, in daily stages. In recent years, extensive signage and infrastructure have emerged, so that, for example, many bike-friendly accommodations can be found along the route. An overview and the free manual can be found at www.allerradweg.de.
- Leine-Heide-Radweg: this long-distance cycle path crosses in the Aller-Leine valley, north of Schwarmstedt with the Aller cycle path. One stage of the 406 km long route from south to north opens up the region south from Schwarmstedt to Hodenhagen. Similar to the Aller cycle path, a free manual is available that can be used to plan cycle tours. www.leineheideradweg.de.
- Lüneburg Heath Cycle Path.
Tourist Attractions
- NABU-Wildtiernis Gut Sunder
- Walsrode World Bird Park
- Heidekastell Bispingen
- Ilexpark Hodenhagen (holly jungle)
- Egestorf Barefoot Park Nature Discovery Park
- Lüneburg Heath Nature Park, Wilseder Berg and Steinhuder Meer
- Jakobusweg through the Lüneburg Heath nature reserve
- German Petroleum Museum Wietze
activities
To go biking
The Aller-Radweg and Leine-Heide-Radweg long-distance cycle paths run in the Aller-Leine Valley and are supplemented by a large number of regional loops. On the circular tours, active visitors can visit the individual sights and nature individually before continuing on the long-distance paths.
In recent years, the cycle paths have been signposted extensively in accordance with ADFC criteria. The routes are mostly straight, without steep gradients, so that families with small children and older cyclists can relax and enjoy nature. Attractive package deals are available especially for these visitors, but there are no opportunities for mountain biking or extensive racing biking.
water sports
The Aller is also used for water activities in the region. In addition to canoeing and paddling, raft trips are also offered in the region. Corresponding entry and exit points can be found at the tourist information offices. For particularly active vacationers, there is the possibility of booking a combined bike and paddle tour.
A special feature is the motor-free yaw ferry between Eickeloh and Grethem, which connects the banks of the Aller between May and October
Leisure experiences
The particularly high number of amusement parks in the Aller-Leine Valley is unique.
- Serengeti Park Hodenhagen
- Heidepark Soltau
- CenterParcs Bispinger Heide
- Snow Dome Bispingen
- Bispingen go-kart track
- SoltauTherme
- Walsrode World Bird Park
kitchen
In addition to asparagus, blueberries and strawberries in particular are grown extensively in the region. Interested visitors can use the opportunity to harvest the fruits themselves on the plantations.
The seasonal products also find their way into the traditional and upscale kitchens of the local gastronomy. Some hotels also offer cooking classes and events where local fare can be prepared under supervision.
Another way to get to know regional specialties in their production are the farm shops.
