The Harz region, with its diverse wildlife and plant life, is a paradise for nature-loving hikers. This is especially true for the area north of the Harz, around Braunschweig-Hannover-Hildesheim, where a number of unusual biotopes can be discovered. This book serves as both an inspiring and reliable companion for anyone wishing to explore this varied region and its flora. It features 23 selected hikes that are hard to surpass in their diversity - from the moors of the High Harz, the subalpine vegetation of the Brocken, and the wild romantic valleys, to the gypsum cliffs of the South Harz and the enchanting steppe grasslands northeast of the Harz, as well as the inland coastal flora in the Braunschweig region. Not to forget the sandy dry grasslands and low moor vegetation near Königslutter, and the arguably most beautiful hardwood floodplain forest in northern Germany.