Best historic site trails in Clausthal-Zellerfeld

Popular hike in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. Beautiful short hike from Altenau in the direction of the Oker to the Harz hiking pin stamping station at the Brockenblick hut on the Schwarzenberg. From there you return to the starting point. Highlights of the route: - Stamping point of the HWN - Schwarzenberg - Köte Brockenblick - Oker valley

Varied excursion near Altenau in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. This route consists mainly of idyllic paths that lead past beautiful meadows and forests. You will also be rewarded with beautiful views on this hike. Highlights of the tour: - Along the Oker - Mountain town of Altenau - Herb park - Mühlenberg - Okerteich with forest swimming pool - Fohlenbrink - Hut pond

Popular theme trail in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. The fully signposted Harz WaterWalkingTrail No. 5 runs around some of the oldest mining ponds in the Upper Harz. The themed hike leads along the ponds, dams and old ditches that were used in times long past to drive the turbines and water wheels needed for mining in the Harz Mountains. Highlights of the route: - Clausthal ponds - Kaiser Wilhelm shaft - Swimming (Clausthaler Waldseebad)

Popular, panoramic hiking trail in the Upper Harz, Lower Saxony. This themed trail is an exciting discovery tour near Clausthal-Zellerfeld. In the Upper Harz Water Management UNESCO World Heritage Site, you hike through sunken valleys, dense forests and along calm waters. Highlights of the hike: - Ottiliae Gorge - Rosenhöfer Radstuben - Polsterberger Hubhaus -Upper Harz Mining Museum

Varied circular hike in the Harz National Park, Lower Saxony. The mountain town of Altenau is the starting point of this tour, which is characterised by many idyllic ponds and small lakes and can be undertaken on foot or by mountain bike. There are several nice places to stop for refreshments along the way. Highlights of the tour: - Mountain town of Altenau - Polstertal pond - Peacock ponds - Several nice places to stop for refreshments

Culturally rich circular hike in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. A beautiful circular hike through the Harz Mountains from Clausthal to Altenau and back. The route mostly leads along the Upper Harz Water Regal, past aqueducts and smaller reservoirs. As early as the 16th century, the ingenious water transport system was used to power the pumps and means of transport in the Harz mining industry. Today, the Upper Harz Water Management System is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You can also...

Challenging MTB tour in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. A marvellous mountain bike tour through the mountains and valleys between the Oberharz and the mountain town of Bad Grund on the western edge of the Harz. As there are two quite steep climbs and descents to conquer, you should be in good physical condition and have some riding technique. Highlights of the tour: - great views on the Iberg - numerous single trails - Varied forests