Behringen: Heath, Brunausee Lake and Paths for Explorers

Behringen invites you to experience heathland, water and regional history in a variety of ways. Between Brunausee Lake, the restored Behringen Heath and the historic burial mounds, you will find inspiration for active days as well as relaxing walks. Anyone looking for a holiday apartment or holiday home in Behringen can make their preferred type of trip the starting point for planning: short routes through the heathland, a longer bike tour, an excursion to the water or an exploration tour with a focus on history.

Heathland and paths around Behringen

Behringen Heath begins directly behind the car park on Haverbecker Straße, around 500 metres from the outskirts of Behringen. The restored heathland area was recreated after the former military training area was handed over to the Nature Park Association in 1994. Volunteers and the Behringen Tourist Association were involved in this restoration. Today, the landscape combines open heathland with a remarkable chapter from its more recent history.

The Behringen Burial Mound Heath is available for a manageable circular walk. The accessible circular path is around 400 metres long. At the edge of the village, you will also find the Behringen burial mound site with at least 27 burial mounds of varying sizes. Those interested in the historic cultural landscape can include both aspects in their daily planning without having to infer any particular length of stay.

For longer excursions, the Heideweite hiking trail leads directly from the car park along heathland paths through Behringen Heath, through a small wooded area and past a historic sheep pen to the heathland area on Wulfsberg. The Behringen Heath Tour, on the other hand, is a 21.26-kilometre circular cycling tour. Another perspective is offered by the B1 hike “Sheltered Beneath the Canopy”: After leaving the forest, you get a view of Totengrund, and the path then leads across a boardwalk through a boggy area.

Brunausee Lake: Water, walks and a special event

At the entrance to the village, Brunausee Lake lies in a wooded, idyllic setting. The lake covers 70,000 square metres, was artificially created in the 1980s and is considered a popular destination for walks and relaxation by the water. Four pedal boats can be hired at Brunausee Lake through Café Seeterrasse. This offers a different way to spend time by the water than a day on the heathland paths.

The Behringen Lake Festival takes place at Brunausee Lake on the first weekend in August. Highlights include illuminated water displays followed by a fireworks display at high altitude. If you plan your trip around this date, the focus will be on a distinctly different experience from a peaceful walk through the heathland.

Arriving by bicycle and the Heath Shuttle

Behringen is located on the Ring 2 route of the Heath Shuttle, valid since 3 July 2026, between Tostedt, Handeloh, Undeloh, Egestorf and Oberhaverbeck. On this route, bicycles are carried free of charge to special destinations or to starting points for cycling and hiking tours. This may be of interest to travellers who want to combine different forms of transport. For your specific planning, check the current operating times of the service.

In the heart of Behringen, the village park with its heath garden offers seating, a boules court and a chess area. The park complements excursions into the countryside with a stay in the centre of the village. For regional specialities, Landschlachterei Hermann Meyer invites you to sample delicacies made from Heidschnucke sheep meat from the Lüneburg Heath Nature Reserve. The meat has been processed there since 1928 according to recipes refined over generations.

Which accommodation base suits your plans?

When looking for accommodation in Behringen, it is worth clarifying the focus of your trip. Several paths of different lengths and designs are available for hiking and heathland experiences. Brunausee Lake provides a focal point by the water, while the burial mounds, village park and regional cuisine appeal to other interests. A holiday apartment in Behringen can therefore serve as a base for a trip whose daily activities alternate between nature, exercise, history and relaxation.

For additional orientation, you can also visit the pages on Wietzendorf, Kirchboitzen, Neu Bosse, Rethem, Lindwedel, Siedlung Am Krummen Winkel, Tewel and Hützel.

For the higher-level travel overview: Heidekreis.