Lower Saxony
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Lower Saxony between the Wadden Sea and the Harz Mountains
From the sandy beaches of the seven North Sea islands to the dykes of East Frisia and from the picturesque Lusatian Heath to the Wurmberg mountain in the Harz mountains at an altitude of almost 1,000 metres, Lower Saxony offers scenic contrasts in a class of their own.
The most important centres of Germany's second-largest state by area are the state capital Hanover, large cities such as Braunschweig, Göttingen, Wolfsburg and Hildesheim and the outskirts of the conurbations south of Hamburg and around the enclave of Bremen.
Sporty on the road in Lower Saxony
Lower Saxony is a perfect cycling destination.
From the Harz mountains to the Wadden Sea, there is a wide range of touring options for leisure cyclists, mountain bikers and racing cyclists.
How about a mountain climb with the wind blowing in the morning?
How about a mountain climb in the rough wind in the morning? Or would you prefer the more leisurely circular hike on the northern trails? The hiking possibilities between the Harz mountains and the North Sea coast are limitless.
From beginner and family-friendly to challenging, on large streams or small rivers – in Lower Saxony every paddler „will find their“ dream canoe tour.