Götzinger Höhe

This hike leads along avenue-like forest paths to the beautiful Götzinger Höhe and through lovely woods. This hike is also especially recommended in nice weather. It is advisable to bring crampons (“snow chains” for hiking boots), as the forest paths can still be icy long after the thaw begins.

The starting point is the Neustadthalle. Along the main street, you cross an intersection heading toward Bruno-Dietze-Ring.

At the edge of large residential blocks, an avenue-like forest path leads to the foot of the Götzinger Höhe. This path is really very pleasant to walk, and along the way, you can see the lookout tower and the inn on the Götzinger Höhe between the trees. You will reach them fairly quickly after a short ascent. If you want to stop here, it is advisable to reserve a table in advance, as many people come here, especially on weekends. After warming up and refueling, you continue south on the Promenadenweg. Here, you cross a street twice before reaching the Mittelweg. The low winter sun creates very different impressions in the forest, even during the day. The paths are well signposted, so it is easy to find your way. On the Tännigtweg, you pass the trout breeding ponds by Fischerei Ermisch and see in the distance the large chimney of the former "Fortschrittwerk." At the Kirschallee, you pass the huge parking lot of the motorhome factory "Capron." Past the Neustädter Stadtbad, you then go over Struvestraße and through the "Arthur Richter Park" back to the Neustadthalle.