Stamp Fun in the Deister

The Deister Hiking Pass

At 19 locations in the Deister, day-trippers can have their hiking pass stamped to show that they’ve been there.

The Deister is perfect for hiking: stretching about 20 kilometers long and four kilometers wide, this mountain range—which rises to a height of 404 meters—is located about 30 kilometers southwest of the state capital, Hannover. Whether crisscrossing the area, going up and down, or following the ridge trail along the length of the Deister—well-marked hiking trails crisscross this forested region and invite you to explore in countless ways. Thanks to excellent public transportation connections, there are convenient access points to the Deister from all directions.

 

 

The planned hiking trip with the Deister Hiking Pass promises to be thoroughly enjoyable, varied, and fun. Whether you’re planning a challenging day hike or a leisurely stroll through the woods, the goal is to collect stamps and, as a reward, pin on the Deister Hiking Pin. The hiking badge is the perfect souvenir of many wonderful experiences along the way and, at the same time, a recognition of hiking efforts big and small. Hiking stamp collecting in the Deister is suitable for all ages. It’s fun and sparks curiosity, so children in particular are quickly won over by a stamp hunt in nature.

How it works

Hike as you please and stamp the corresponding box at the 19 stamp stations.
The stamps are located in stamp boxes or at the rest stops. If a location is closed or the stamp is missing, you can write down a code found on-site instead.
Once you’ve collected all the stamps, present your passport at the tourist information offices on the Deister and receive your Deister hiking pin.

 

You get one pin per hiking passport. If several people are going on a stamp hunt, just bring along several hiking passports.
The hiking passport has no expiration date.

Twelve of the 19 stamp designs in total.

Hiking aids

The fold-out map “On Foot Through the Deister,” published by the Region Hannover, provides a detailed overview of the hiking trails in the Deister. It is available free of charge at tourist information offices throughout the Deister region as well as at the Hannover Tourist Information Office.

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