Best partially-paved trails in Altenau

Popular hike in the Harz National Park, Lower Saxony Along with the Harzer-Hexen-Stieg, the Goetheweg is one of the most popular hiking trails in the Harz National Park. It owes its name to the world-famous thinker and poet Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, who dared to climb here on December 10, 1777 from Torfhaus to the legendary, highest peak of the Harz Mountains. The route also begins today in Torfhaus and leads east along the Schubensteinweg in the direction of the Schubenstein cliff. A...

Popular hike in the Harz National Park, Lower Saxony. This route in the Harz National Park begins west of the Brocken. The Schierker Straße leads to a rest area with benches before turning left into Grenzweg am Bodesprung. At the rest area (Stichwortfahnen at the Goethe train station) the New Goethe Trail begins. The spot is the exact border between Lower Saxony and Saxony-Anhalt and a former train station. There is places to stop for refreshments at the Brocken and wonderful views can be...

This route is stage 3 of the Harz Witches' Trail, crossing the Harz Mountains from Torfhaus to Drei Annen Hohne. The path follows the historic Goetheweg through the Harz National Park up to the summit of the Brocken, the highest peak in Northern Germany. Hikers traverse unique high moors and mystical spruce forests before descending via the Glashüttenweg toward the Trudenstein rock formation. Overnight stays are available in mountain hotels and hiker hostels in Torfhaus, on the Brocken...

Panoramic hike in the Harz National Park, Lower Saxony. The start of this hike to the summit of the Brocken is Oderbrück-Nord. Via the Bodebruch and the Neue Goetheweg it goes up to the highest mountain in the Harz Mountains. A cozy restaurant awaits you here before returning the same way. Highlights of the hike: - boundary marker Dreieckiger Pfahl - View of the western Harz - Summit of the Brocken - Bodebruch viewing platform

Popular, scenic hiking trail in the Harz National Park, Saxony-Anhalt. The hike begins on the summit of the Brocken, the highest mountain in the Harz Mountains, and partly follows the former border trail. From Schierke, the summit can be reached by the Brocken railway and the hike can be started from here (tickets must be purchased for this option). Another option is to set off from Braunlage and take the same route back from the summit. Highlights of the hike: - Brocken summit with...

Popular circular route in the Harz National Park, Lower Saxony A great circular route through the Harz Mountains starting in Torfhaus (when arriving by bus or train: "Torfhaus" stop). From here, the path leads through the breathtaking low mountain range landscape characterized by dense forests and mystical moors, first in the direction of Schierke and from there on to the legendary Brocken summit. In addition to idyllic nature, fantastic panoramic views are not neglected on this hike. Sturdy...

Varied hiking trail from Torfhaus through the Harz National Park, Saxony-Anhalt. This route leads through the beautiful Harz mountains. The starting point is at Torfhaus, from there the Brocken is crossed and then it goes to Ilsenburg. At the beginning, the route runs along the well-known Harzer Hexenstieg accompanied by a wonderful small, bubbling brook. The 1000 meter descent from the Brocken takes place over a distance of around 12 km and is very even and not steep overall. Highlights of...

Varied and impressive hike from Torfhaus to Bad Harzburg near Clausthal-Zellerfeld, Lower Saxony This idyllic hike starts in Torfhaus and leads along beautiful forest paths across the Eckerstausee to Bad Harzburg. There are numerous restaurants in Bad Harzburg to relax and reflect on the impressions of the beautiful hike. Highlights: - Beautiful views - Treetop path Harz - Varied natural landscapes - Ecker reservoir

Scenic mountain bike tour in the Harz National Park, Lower Saxony. A beautiful route in the Hochharz that offers singletrack sections and two steep climbs. The Wolfswarte is a popular destination and from here you have great views of the Harz Mountains. Since hikers are also on the way, mutual consideration should be shown. One can travel to Altenau by car or bus and there are numerous places to stay and stop for refreshments. Highlights: - View from the Wolfswarte

Panoramic hike in the Harz Nature Park near Clausthal-Zellerfeld, Lower Saxony. This hike through charming nature starts from the Steglitzecke car park up to the Hanskühnenburg and back. The tour has steep ascents in places and is therefore rather demanding. In summer one can cool off in the Kamschlacken outdoor pool. Highlights: - Hammerstein Cliff - Ackermoor - magnificent views