Jakobusweg - Lüneburger Heide - Path 1

Path 1: Hittfeld - Wilsede - Schneverdingen - Soltau - Bad Fallingbostel - Ahlden - Schwarmstedt - Mandelsloh - Mariensee / Path 2: Soltau - Wietzendorf - Bergen - Hermannsburg - Eschede - Wienhausen - Celle - Winsen - Wieckenberg - Hope - Mandelsloh

At 156.8 km, this is a demanding long-distance hike that may be split across multiple days. Experienced hikers typically take around 34 hours and 51 minutes to complete it end-to-end.

As a linear trail, this route has distinct start and end points. Return transport is worth arranging in advance unless you plan to walk back the same way.

As a National Walking Network (NWN) trail, this route represents a nationally recognised hiking corridor. Infrastructure and waymarking are maintained at a high standard.