Hamm couple are the first to hike all the trails in Amt Neuhaus!

Hamm couple are the first to hike all the trails in Amt Neuhaus!

Ingrid and Johannes Goldbrunner from Hamm in Westphalia have set out on an impressive hiking trip through the municipality of Amt Neuhaus over the last few days. They were active for ten days and were the first hikers to successfully hike all of the newly developed hiking trails in this region. The two fell in love with the picturesque surroundings along the Elbe as they expanded their routes from initial short trips to more than 13 kilometers per day, like Northern Courier reported.

The hiking trails that the municipality has set up allow nature lovers to experience the beauty of the southern lowlands up close. For each stage they completed, the Goldbrunners received a stamp in their hiking notebook, which the satisfied hikers always carried with them. Their achievement was rewarded with a gold badge and a small gift.

Among the best hiking trails in Germany

What is particularly noteworthy is that the circular hiking trail through the southern lowlands was included on the list of the top 10 most beautiful hiking trails in Germany. State newspaper highlights that the vote for the title “Germany’s most beautiful hiking trail 2025” runs until June 30, 2025. The grand opening of the trails took place in May 2024, and those responsible are optimistic that they will do well in the competition.

The circular route stretches along the Krainke and Sude rivers and leads through natural landscapes with pine forests and habitats of Konik wild horses and aurochs. The information center of the Lower Saxony Elbe Valley Biosphere Reserve made a significant contribution to the application and made it into the top 10 of the 74 submissions.

Easy hiking

Of course, there are also many recommendations for hiking enthusiasts traveling with the family. Germany is experiencing a real hiking boom with over 15,000 kilometers of certified quality trails. Whether short day trips or hiking tours lasting several days, the choice is huge. A good initiative to bring children closer to nature is varied routes with goals and small challenges that motivate the little ones to take the next step. There is even more inspiration for the most beautiful hiking trails here ADAC.

The Goldbrunners' feedback also relates to the infrastructure along the hiking trails. It was suggested that more seating areas should be created to invite hikers to take a short break. However, they expressed more serious concerns about the issue of vandalism, which should also be addressed in order to ensure long-term hiking experiences in beautiful nature.