Best river trails in Clausthal-Zellerfeld

Popular loop trail in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. A beautiful hike around the Grosse Torfhausmoor and the Abbenstein. The way back runs along the Goetheweg, one of the most popular hiking trails in the Harz Mountains. In the Grosses Torfhausmoor, a detour to the Moorsteg, which branches off directly from the Goetheweg, is recommended. Highlights of the hike: - Grosses Torfhausmoor - Schubenstein cliff - Great views over the Harz Mountains - Moorsteg in the Grosses Torfhausmoor...

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...

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 cycle tour in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. This beautiful route takes you around the Oker dam. You cycle mostly on paved paths. Please note: you may have to push your bike for a few hundred metres. Highlights of the route: - Oker dam - Beautiful views - well-maintained paths

This route begins in Torfhaus, the highest settlement in Lower Saxony, and leads through the dense coniferous forests of the Harz National Park down into the tranquil Eckertal valley. The path offers repeated views of the Brocken and passes historic raised bogs where peat was once cut. Running alongside the River Ecker, the route follows sections of the former inner-German border, which are now protected as part of the ‘Green Belt’. Sturdy, water-resistant footwear is recommended for the...

The Kästeklippen with their granite cliffs are a particular attraction for hikers who start in Romkerhalle or at the Waldhaus. However, they can also be easily reached by bike without colliding with hikers. Once at the top, it is best to leave your bike and explore the surrounding area on foot. Following the demolition of the pub, the forest has set up a refreshment station up here, where drinks and snacks are available. The tour is quite demanding in places, both in terms of the gradients...

This route follows the Brocken Bypass of the Harzer-Hexen-Stieg, offering a scenic alternative to the summit stage over the Brocken. The path leads away from the crowds on rustic trails through the Harz National Park, along the historic Oderteich reservoir and via plank paths by the Rehberger Graben. Hikers pass the mountain town of St. Andreasberg with the Samson Pit, traverse the idyllic Odertal valley, and reach the tourist hub of Braunlage at the foot of the Wurmberg. After crossing the...