A stroll across the Hochheide is worthwhile at any time of year. The largest Hochheide in northwest Germany (Neuer Hagen nature reserve) fascinates with its unique flora and fauna. Hobby biologists can even find alpine and arctic plants among the birches, mosses, ferns and stunted pines. Rare bird species are at home here. And when the heather blooms in late summer, a seemingly endless carpet of vivid purple heather stretches across vast areas. An impressive sight and worth capturing with a camera or cell phone camera.

Well-marked hiking trails such as the Uplandsteig or the W4 criss-cross the purple landscape.
In winter, these are groomed so that you can walk comfortably on them and even pull a sledge. Well-maintained cross-country ski trails run parallel to them.
In addition to the extensive Hochheide area in the Neuer Hagen nature reserve, there are other heathland areas on the Ettelsberg, Kahle Pön, Osterkopf and Orenberg.

If you don't want to walk alone, take part in one of the guided hikes that lead to the most beautiful spots and, of course, to the Hochheide.

Please help to preserve this habitat and its species by not leaving the hiking trails!