Best waterfall trails in Bad Harzburg
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Explore the most popular waterfall 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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- 4.2 (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
- 4.4 (47)·Moderate·8.2 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrVaried and challenging circular route in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. The tour starts at the "Romkerhalle" car park, near the bus stop and the Inn of the same name. It first leads to the wonderfully idyllic "Verlobungsinsel" island ("Engagement Island") and then past the waterfall and on to the cliffs with great views and the "Großer Treppenstein". Wonderful views of the Oker valley await. As the route is sometimes very steep and over stony terrain, surefootedness and a head for...
- 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...
- 4.2 (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...
- 4.0 (26)·Moderate·11.9 km·Est. 4–4.5 hrThis beautiful but fairly challenging hike offers stunning views of the Okertal valley. The starting point is Romkerhalle, the ‘smallest kingdom in the world’, where you can stop for refreshments. Impressive rock formations, fantastic views and, of course, the Okertalsperre dam ensure plenty of variety along the way. The path is not well marked in places, so using an offline map is advisable.
- 4.0 (15)·Moderate·9.5 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrVaried and scenic circular hike in the Harz Mountains near Bad Harzburg, Lower Saxony. This idyllic circular hike starts at the car park at the Romkerhall waterfall and leads steadily uphill to interesting rock formations with curious names such as "Grotte", "Feigenbaumklippe", "Mausefalle" and "Hexenküche". The route then continues to the Kästehaus and the "Kästeklippen". From here you have a marvellous view of the Oker valley. The descent is via the upper Romkerkopf trail. Highlights: -...
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest waterfall trail in Bad Harzburg?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest waterfall trail in Bad Harzburg is Bad Harzburg via Brocken. This trail is estimated to be 52.6 km long.
Which waterfall 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 waterfall trails in the area. The next highest ascent for waterfall trails is Bad Harzburg - Brocken with 1,835 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult waterfall trail in Bad Harzburg?
The most popular and difficult waterfall trail in Bad Harzburg is From Radau Waterfall around the Eckertalsperre with a 4.5-star rating from 44 reviews.
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