Klein Bünstorfer Heide in Bad Bevensen

The Klein Bünstorfer Heide is a small but beautiful area of heathland and a great destination for a day out at any time of year. It can be reached from the Bad Bevensen spa centre in just a few minutes by car or bike. A beautiful path leads along the Ilmenau to Klein Bünstorfer Heide on foot. It is ideal for walks, hikes, cycle tours and walking. Klein Bünstorfer Heide is a worthwhile destination not only during the heather bloom, but also at all other times of the year.

Heather bloom

According to a rule of thumb, the heather blooms from 8 August to 9 September - but depending on the weather conditions, the heather bloom may start earlier or a little later. In the Klein Bünstorf Heath, the heather is in bloom. Botanically it is called Calluna vulgaris. The plants grow well on acidic and sandy soils.

Historical burial culture in the heath

In Klein Bünstorfer Heide lies one of the largest prehistoric burial sites in Lüneburg Heath: 59 burial mounds from the Bronze Age (up to 1200 BC) can be discovered here. At that time, the dead were buried with jewellery, weapons and other valuable grave goods in simple wooden and stone dugouts under mounds of earth.

Lönsstein

The Lönsstein stands in the middle of Klein Bünstorfer Heide. The large burrstone boulder commemorates the heath poet Hermann Löns. Benches at the Lönsstein invite you to take a break.