Südheide and Hannoverian Bergland

Initially, the E1 continues through the North German lowlands, passing through a landscape characterised by a succession of woods, heathland, fields and pastures. Heading west, the route eventually reaches the Steinhuder Meer, the largest lake in north-west Germany. From here, the route continues southwards, with the foothills of the Hanover Uplands already visible in the distance.

After Bad Nenndorf, the route leaves the lowlands behind for good and climbs up to the Deister hills. Passing through Bad Münder and the Süntel, the E1 eventually reaches Hamelin, the town of the Pied Piper, on the River Weser.

Last text update: 18.05.2026
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Stage overview

Stage Distance Walking time Total climb Total descent
4.01 Müden - Celle 45.0km - 45m 56m
4.02 Celle - Wennebostel 29.4km 7h 0m 0m
4.03 Wennebostel - Steinhude 36.3km 8h30 161m 175m
4.4 Steinhude - Bad Nenndorf 26.3km 6h 60m 0m
4.5 Bad Nenndorf - Bad Münder 30.2km 7h 913m 878m
4.6 Bad Münder - Hameln 19.4km 5h 362m 405m

Literature

  • Cover Fernwanderweg E1 Deutschland Nord

    Fernwanderweg E1 Deutschland Nord

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    From Flensburg to Hameln. With route descriptions, elevation profiles, hiking maps (1:75.000) and GPS tracks for download.

    Language: german
    ISBN-13: 978-3-7633-4551-9

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