Best dog-friendly trails in Osterode am Harz

This route is the first stage of the Harzer Hexen-Stieg, a long-distance hiking trail that crosses the Harz Mountains from Osterode am Harz to Buntenbock. The trail leads steadily uphill from the historic town of Osterode along the Upper Harz Water Regale, a UNESCO World Heritage Site comprising historic dams and ditches. Hikers pass through dense spruce forests and idyllic ponds, which are typical of the southern Harz landscape. Accommodation is available in hotels and traditional...