Best paved trails in Clausthal-Zellerfeld

3.5(52 reviews)

Explore the most popular paved trails near Clausthal-Zellerfeld with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.

Top trails

#1 - Okertalsperre Circular
3.9 (48)·Moderate·12.9 km·Est. 4.5–5 hr
Popular hike in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. Amid the idyllic Harz landscape lies the Okertalsperre near Schulenburg, one of the most popular destinations in the Harz region. 46.85 million m³ of water can be stored behind the 260 m long and 67 m high dam wall. This route leads from the parking lot at the Vorsperre around the eastern arm of the largest dam in Lower Saxony and offers a lot of variety with great views, idyllic forest and lovely places to stop for refreshments. Hikers for...
#2 - Oker Reservoir via Schulenberg
3.0 (4)·Moderate·16.7 km·Est. 5.5–6 hr
Challenging mountain bike tour in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. This is a fantastically beautiful, but also very challenging mountain bike tour in the Hochharz. Starting from Schulenberg, you cycle once around the Oker dam, partly along roads and partly on natural trails. Highlights of the tour: - Oker dam - Beautiful views - Varied trails

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Frequently asked questions

What is the longest paved trail in Clausthal-Zellerfeld?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest paved trail in Clausthal-Zellerfeld is Oker Reservoir via Schulenberg. This trail is estimated to be 16.7 km long.

Which paved trail has the most elevation gain in Clausthal-Zellerfeld?

Clausthal-Zellerfeld: With an ascent of 661 m, Oker Reservoir via Schulenberg has the most elevation gain of all of the paved trails in the area. The next highest ascent for paved trails is Okertalsperre Circular with 573 m of elevation gain.