Best lake trails in Bad Harzburg
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Explore the most popular lake trails near Bad Harzburg with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.
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- 4.6 (41)·Hard·13.4 km·Est. 4.5–5 hrPanoramic hike in the Harz National Park, Lower Saxony. The hike starts at the HarzWaldHaus (formerly "Haus der Natur"). Nearby there is a tourist information, the bus stop "Bad Harzburg Burgbergbahn" and parking lots. This variant has existed since 2005, and in 2014 the Teufelsstieg was extended from the Brocken to Elend. The route is consistently marked with a white witch on a green background. There are places to stop for refreshments at the Molkenhaus and on the Brocken. The way back can...
- 4.2 (50)·Moderate·6.9 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrCharming round tour in Bad Harzburg, Lower Saxony. This is a beautiful hike in the Harz Nature Park. The route mostly leads along small or narrow hiking trails. There are 3 Harzer Wandernadel stamp points along the route for the collector. Highlights of the tour: - Stamping points - Großer Treppenstein - Huthberg - Fig tree cliff - Engagement Island - Along the Oker - Equalising basin power station
- 4.5 (44)·Hard·16.4 km·Est. 5.5–6 hrPopular circular route in the Harz National Park, Lower Saxony. This hike in the Harz National Park leads once around the Eckertalsperre. It starts at the Radau waterfall. There is parking and a bus stop here. East of the Eckertalsperre, one can take a breather at the self-service snack bar at the Scharfenstein ranger station and get tips on trails, weather and wilderness from the rangers. It is best to obtain up-to-date information about the opening times beforehand (see tips). Highlights...
- 4.5 (33)·Moderate·9.7 km·Est. 3.5–4 hrPopular circular route in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. Romkerhalle, the "smallest kingdom in the world", marks the start and end point of this circular route. Several popular attractions await along the route, such as the "Mausefalle" rock formation, the Okertalsperre reservoir and, of course, the Romkerhall waterfall. The waterfall is the highest artificial waterfall in the Harz Mountains. Start is the car park at the hydroelectric power station, directly at the Romkerhalle bus...
- 4.6 (32)·Hard·10.5 km·Est. 3.5–4 hrThis route follows stage 3 of the Harzer Grenzweg, a long-distance trail from Hornburg to Tettenborn, beginning at the Molkenhaus near Bad Harzburg and ending on the Brocken summit. The trail passes the Eckertalsperre dam and the Scharfenstein ranger station before ascending steeply over rugged concrete patrol plates into the high-altitude terrain of Harz National Park. Overnight stays are accommodated at the summit Brockenhotel or in guesthouses in nearby Schierke; wild camping is strictly...
- 4.6 (38)·Moderate·13.2 km·Est. 4.5–5 hrPopular circular hike in the Harz National Park, Lower Saxony. This route leads from Bad Harzburg to the Eckertalsperre, which is in absolute peace and can be reached via a wild and romantic hike. On the way there is pretty much everything that can be expected from a hike in the Harz Mountains: quiet forest paths, great views up to the Brocken, idyllic streams and striking cliffs. The path can be reached by bus and train. There are rest stops and a toilet near the starting point and there is...
- 4.2 (35)·Moderate·10.6 km·Est. 4–4.5 hrPopular circular hike in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. This hike starts at the car park at the Okertalsperre reservoir. Starting with a great view, the route follows the shore for a while and finally climbs up to the Ahrendsberg cliffs. Forest and open areas alternate. The route continues along the Jägerstieg to the waterfall. Boat trips can be taken at the Oker dam before or after the hike. Due to tree felling work, the path may be blocked by lying trees, which can be...
- 4.4 (21)·Hard·32 km·Est. 10.5–11.5 hrPopular circular route in the Harz National Park, Lower Saxony. This beautiful circular route leads from Bad Harzburg past the Eckertalsperre to the Brocken. Since the first 13 km to the summit of the Brocken are almost constantly uphill, a good physical condition is recommended. There are places to stop for refreshments on the Brocken and at the Radau waterfall, and one should pack enough food for the rest of the tour. Highlights of the hike: - Brocken - Eckertalsperre - Radau waterfall -...
- 4.5 (38)·Hard·16.9 km·Est. 5.5–6 hrPopular circular hike in the Harz National Park, Lower Saxony This beautiful circular hiking trail leads to several stamping points of the Harzer hiking pin: Molkenhaus (HWN 169), Eckertalsperre (HWN 001) and Skidenkmal (HWN 019). In addition, the route enchants with pure nature. It goes over beautiful forest paths, through the picturesque valleys of the Ecker and Radau and to the impressive Ecker dam. There are rest stops in Bad Harzburg and a drinking water point at the hydroelectric power...
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest lake trail in Bad Harzburg?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest lake trail in Bad Harzburg is Bad Harzburg via Brocken. This trail is estimated to be 52.6 km long.
Which lake trail has the most elevation gain in Bad Harzburg?
Bad Harzburg: With an ascent of 2,298 m, Bad Harzburg via Brocken has the most elevation gain of all of the lake trails in the area. The next highest ascent for lake trails is Bad Harzburg - Brocken with 1,835 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult lake trail in Bad Harzburg?
The most popular and difficult lake trail in Bad Harzburg is Teufelsstieg: Bad Harzburg - Brocken with a 4.6-star rating from 41 reviews.
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