Best river trails in Herzberg am Harz
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Explore the most popular river trails near Herzberg am Harz 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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- 4.5 (11)·Moderate·9.2 km·Est. 3.5–4 hrPopular loop trail in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. The Siebertal-Paradies bus stop is the starting point of this hike to the Grosser Knollen. The first half of the route leads steadily uphill on beautiful forest trails. Once you have reached the summit of the Grosser Knollen, you can enjoy some snacks at the Knollenbaude or enjoy the view of the Thuringian Forest from the Knollen tower. Highlights of the hike: - Grosser Kollen (687 m above sea level) - Knollen Tower - Refreshments in...
- 4.1 (9)·Moderate·10.6 km·Est. 3.5–4 hrPopular circular hike in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. A varied circular route from the Siebertal valley via the Aschentalshalbe towards the refuge near the Schadenbeeksköpfe. A Harzer Wandernadel stamping station awaits you at Goedeckenplatz. Highlights of the hike: - Aschentalshalbe - Goedeckenplatz (HWN 153) - Breitentalskopf
- 4.0 (5)·Moderate·11.4 km·Est. 3.5–4 hrPanoramic hike in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. From the car park of the Unicorn Cave to the Großer Knollen and back. The route is also suitable for a lovely family hike with children. Dogs can also be taken along. The Großer Knollen is stamp point 150 of the Harz Hiking Needle. Highlights of the hike: - Großer Knollen - Stamping point of the HWN - Views over the Harz Mountains
- 5.0 (1)·Hard·15 km·Est. 5.5–6 hrThird stage of the Harzer Baudensteig long-distance hiking trail from Sieber to Bad Lauterberg in Lower Saxony. This route has a number of highlights: three Bauden, two viewing towers and a wonderfully varied landscape characterised by genuine volcanic cones. The best views can be enjoyed from the summit of the Großer Knollen. In good weather, you can see as far as the Großer Inselsberg in the Thuringian Forest. Highlights: - Observation towers - primeval sea - Volcanic cone - View as far...
- 3.6 (7)·Moderate·10.1 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrRelaxed circular route in the Harz National Park, Lower Saxony. On this wonderful tour you can enjoy the seclusion and the atmosphere of nature in the Harz Mountains to the fullest. The start is at the Lonau ranger station, and the Lonau Dorfgemeinschaftshaus bus stop is also nearby. The place is one of the older settlements in the Harz Mountains and was formerly known for iron smelting. Highlights: - Capercaillie display enclosure
- 4.0 (1)·Easy·0.6 km·Est. 0.5–1 hrShort, idyllic circular route around the Rhume-Quelltopf, Lower Saxony. At the starting point there is a car park and the bus stop "Rhumasprung An der Rhumequelle", as well as a public bathroom. The route leads directly to the Rhumequelle natural monument, the fourth strongest spring in Germany. Its blue-green water lies idyllically in the forest and does not freeze over even in the depths of winter. Highlights: - blue-green Rhume spring
- Hard·35.6 km·Est. 11.5–12.5 hrLong hike in the Harz National Park. The starting point of this route is the Herzberg train station, which can be reached by bus and train. This is a strenuous hike that requires a good level of fitness. Most of the time it's on broader forest roads, but there are also narrower sections. The highlight of the route is the observation tower (Harzbaude), from where far-reaching views of the wild landscape of the national park can be had. Highlights of the hike: - Schadenbeeksköpfe -...
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest river trail in Herzberg am Harz?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest river trail in Herzberg am Harz is Herzberg Station - Torfhaus. This trail is estimated to be 35.6 km long.
Which river trail has the most elevation gain in Herzberg am Harz?
Herzberg am Harz: With an ascent of 1,683 m, Herzberg Station - Torfhaus has the most elevation gain of all of the river trails in the area. The next highest ascent for river trails is Harzer BaudenSteig Etappe 3: Sieber - Bad Lauterberg with 757 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult river trail in Herzberg am Harz?
The most popular and difficult river trail in Herzberg am Harz is Harzer BaudenSteig Etappe 3: Sieber - Bad Lauterberg with a 5.0-star rating from 1 reviews.