Best backpacking trails in Bad Sachsa

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Explore the most popular backpacking trails near Bad Sachsa 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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#1 - Harzer BaudenSteig Etappe 5: Bad Sachsa - Wieda
4.5 (2)·Moderate·13.5 km·Est. 4.5–5 hr
Fifth stage of the varied Harzer BaudenSteig long-distance hiking trail near Bad Sachsa in Lower Saxony. It starts at the spa gardens in Bad Sachsa just before the "Frechdachs" - the only schoolchildren's monument in Germany. The trail leads through the beautiful Uffetal valley to the highest mountain in the southern Harz, the Stöberhai. You will be rewarded for the strenuous climb with a magnificent view of Sankt Andreasberg, the Wurmberg and the Brocken. At Stöberhai station, you can stop...
#2 - Harz Border Trail
Hard·88.8 km·Est. 24 hr+
The Harz Border Trail am Grünen Band is a historic long-distance trail running from the Rhoden border tower near Osterwieck to the Tettenborn Border Museum near Bad Sachsa, covering 91 km (56.5 miles) over nine recommended stages. Following the former inner-German border, this route winds through the rugged terrain of the Harz Mountains along the Ecker valley and the Eckertalsperre reservoir before ascending the iconic Brocken peak. Hikers pass remnants of German division, including the...

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Frequently asked questions

What is the longest backpacking trail in Bad Sachsa?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest backpacking trail in Bad Sachsa is Harz Border Trail. This trail is estimated to be 88.8 km long.

Which backpacking trail has the most elevation gain in Bad Sachsa?

Bad Sachsa: With an ascent of 2,731 m, Harz Border Trail has the most elevation gain of all of the backpacking trails in the area. The next highest ascent for backpacking trails is Harzer BaudenSteig Etappe 5: Bad Sachsa - Wieda with 539 m of elevation gain.