Best moderate 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...

Popular circular hike in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. This 10-kilometre hike near Osterode am Harz takes you around the Sösetalsperre reservoir. The reservoir was built in 1931 and is now used to supply drinking water, among other things. You can also fish here. Highlights of the hike: - Sösetalsperre dam - Beautiful views - climbing wall

Circular hike in Lower Saxony, Germany. Starting from the car park, the route initially takes you on a large loop through the forest, which is sometimes lighter and sometimes denser. Once you have passed the Schindelkopf on the right up to the highest point of the hike, turn left to reach the Sösetalsperre reservoir. Follow the banks of the dam to the Sösetalsperre and back to the starting point.

Varied and idyllic circular trail near Clausthal-Zellerfeld, Lower Saxony. The route leads from the dam of the reservoir via the Schindelkopf, the Haspelkopf, the Hanskühnenburg and the Großer Breitenberg back to the dam. This route is accessible all year round and also makes for a lovely winter walk. Highlights: - Wonderful views - Local flora and fauna - Varied natural landscapes

Varied circular hike in Osterode am Harz, Lower Saxony. A short, challenging hike to the Schindelkopf in the Harz Mountains with a beautiful, typical Harz Köte. The ascent to the Köte involves a few metres in altitude and is not necessarily suitable for beginners. Highlights of the tour: - Osterode elevated reservoir - Shady forest paths - Eipenke - Tailor's pond - Waldvodel station

Popular circular hike in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. The unique gypsum landscapes of Hainholz invite you to hike and discover. This route through the nature reserve leads to the Martha Cave and the Jetten Cave, whose system of passages has a total length of almost 750 metres. Highlights of the hike: - Jetten Cave - Martha Cave

A wonderful hike that runs partly along paths and partly along farm tracks. At the Eleonorenhütte hut, you have a wonderful, sweeping view as far as the Sösetalsperre dam!

Around the castle ruins of Lichtenstein