Melbeck can be explored through its waterways, trails and regional history. A trip can begin or end at the canoe station; peat was extracted from the Great Moor to fuel the saltworks in Lüneburg.
Explore the outdoors
On land, Melbeck can be explored along cycling and hiking trails; the municipality can also be discovered on the water and on horseback. The “Lüneburger Ilmenauniederung mit Tiergarten” nature reserve also covers areas within the municipality of Melbeck.
Canoe trips and accommodation
The Melbeck canoe station can be the starting or finishing point of a canoe trip. There is one clear rule for trips starting in Melbeck: paddling is permitted only downstream to Lüneburg. Hourly boat rentals are not available in Melbeck. Confirm specific details with the operator before your trip.
At the station, you can stay overnight in a tent or log cabin and cater for yourself at the “Outdoorschmiede” barbecue areas. The station is also accessible by public transport. This means you can plan your overnight stay, self-catering and travel to the station all in one place. Check availability and booking details in advance, as well as the current timetable for your journey.
Traces of the past
Peat was extracted from the Great Moor in Melbeck to fuel the saltworks in Lüneburg. This historic connection links the local moorland landscape with the history of salt production in Lüneburg.
More ways to explore the Lüneburg travel region
In Lüneburg, city and town hall tours reveal the historic atmosphere, with gabled and brick houses, old lanes and the Water Quarter. The Lüneburg Water Tower has an observation platform at a height of 56 m, offering views across Lüneburg and the surrounding area. It also hosts high-quality concerts at 8 pm on the first Sunday of every month and at every full moon. Check the specific dates before your trip.
The Lüneburg travel region also offers routes of different lengths: at Lopausee lake and Lopaupark in Amelinghausen, a 2.2 km circular trail is suitable for jogging, walking and Nordic walking; the Königinnen-Weg is an 11 km circular trail around the heathland village of Amelinghausen.
The megalithic tombs in Schieringer Forst between Barskamp and Walmsburg were built during the Neolithic period, between 3000 and 2300 BC. A circular hiking trail leads from Walmsburg village square to the tombs.
Every August, the Amelinghausen collective municipality hosts the Heideblütenfest, featuring the crowning of the Heath Queen and a large festive procession. Dates and programme vary; check the latest information before your trip.
The Findlingsring near Breetze, in the Bleckede district, displays glacial erratic boulders as evidence of the Elbe glacial valley’s formation. It is freely accessible, and parking is available; check the latest access details before your visit.
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