Best trail running trails in Braunlage
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Explore the most popular trail running trails near Braunlage 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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- 4.3 (33)·Moderate·11.7 km·Est. 3.5–4 hrPopular circular hike in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. This almost 13-kilometre circular hike starts in beautiful Sankt Andreasberg. Although you cross a few small woods, you mostly hike through fairly open landscapes, which offer great views over the Harz Mountains. Highlights of the hike: - Summit of the Galgenberg - Mountain meadows near Sankt Andreas - Panoramic views over the Harz Mountains - Sankt Andreas summer toboggan run
- 4.3 (25)·Easy·4.8 km·Est. 1–1.5 hrHistorical circular route near Braunlage, Lower Saxony. This historical tour runs along the former inner-German border and begins in Sorge. On the tour through the open-air museum, which is accessible free of charge, and passes all kinds of relics from the times of German-German division. Highlights of the hike: - Sorge border museum - Vorzaun border memorial - Ring of Remembrance (HWN stamping station)
- 4.3 (20)·Moderate·8.9 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrPopular circular hiking trail in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. The Braunlager circular hiking trail is accessible all year round, during the cold season on partly cleared winter hiking trails and winter hiking paths. The route runs through idyllic meadows, picturesque stream valleys and along pretty forest edges. Highlights of the hike: - Stream valleys nature reserve in the Upper Harz around Braunlage - Warm Bode - Rough meadow - Spa gardens
- 4.1 (19)·Hard·16.7 km·Est. 5.5–6 hrPanoramic circular hiking trail in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. With more than 16 kilometres and a few climbs, this circular trail is a bit of a sporting challenge. But the effort is worth it: the route leads through the mountain meadows near Sankt Andreasberg, through beautiful high forest and over several peaks such as the Galgenberg or the Matthias-Schmidt-Berg, which is popular with winter sports enthusiasts and mountain bikers. There are places to stop for refreshments, although...
- 4.0 (2)·Hard·93.2 km·Est. 24 hr+Demanding running event in the Harz Mountains, Lower Saxony. The Brocken Challenge is a popular adventure and charity run in the Harz Mountains. Due to the time of the event in February and the demanding route over 92 km on partly steep, natural paths, the ultra-marathon is only suitable for extremely experienced runners with a good deal of experience, initiative and responsibility. In 2022, the route was reversed and led in the opposite direction from Schierke to Göttingen for the first...
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest running trail in Braunlage?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest running trail in Braunlage is Brocken-Challenge 2022 REVERSE. This trail is estimated to be 93.2 km long.
Which running trail has the most elevation gain in Braunlage?
Braunlage: With an ascent of 2,669 m, Brocken-Challenge 2022 REVERSE has the most elevation gain of all of the running trails in the area. The next highest ascent for running trails is Sankt Andreasberg ridge trail with 653 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult running trail in Braunlage?
The most popular and difficult running trail in Braunlage is Sankt Andreasberg ridge trail with a 4.1-star rating from 19 reviews.
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