Best forest trails in Walkenried
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Explore the most popular forest trails near Walkenried 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
- 4.0 (42)·Easy·5.6 kmVaried circular hike in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. Short hike from Walkenried in the direction of Sachsenstein and to the Helbing hut with a Harz hiking pin stamp. There are a few short but steep climbs. Highlights of the hike: - Sachsenstein Castle - Spatenborn meadow - Andreasteich pond - Höllteich pond - Beautiful forest paths
- 4.8 (13)·Moderate·11.6 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrA highlight-packed circular hike around Walkenried in the Harz Mountains, Lower Saxony. Many idyllic ponds, a striking rock massif, a castle ruin and great views in beautiful natural surroundings - the circular trail from Walkenried in the Harz foothills has it all. The route winds up and down from Walkenried via Bad Sachsa to Neuhof and back through forest and open terrain. Highlights: - Prior Teich outdoor forest pool - Sachsenstein castle ruins - Sachsenstein cliff - Lower crane pond -...
- 4.0 (4)·Moderate·15.1 km·Est. 4–4.5 hrPopular circular hike in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. You can hardly get more variety than on this Harz hike; it takes you past historic buildings such as the ruins of Sachsenstein Castle, through unspoilt natural landscapes around the Itelteich pond and through the beautiful little town of Walkenried. Highlights of the hike: - Itelteich nature reserve - Sachsenstein Castle - Walkenried Monastery - St Andrew's Pond
- 4.1 (9)·Moderate·8.2 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrPanoramic circular hike in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. Lots of forest awaits you on this beautiful hike in the Harz Mountains. There are also some great views along the way, for example of the Großer Staufenberg and from the "Brockenblick" viewpoint. Highlights of the hike: - Brockenblick - Red shot - Great Staufenberg - Hundred-acre meadow - Staufenberg nature reserve
- 3.1 (7)·Moderate·8.5 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrPicturesque circular trail with many Harzer Wandernadel stamp points near Walkenried in Lower Saxony. This idyllic circular hike begins with an ascent to the "Pferdchen". Here you will find a marvellous view as well as stamp point no. 58. On beautiful forest paths, you walk along the Harzer BaudenSteig to Helenenruh (stamp point no. 160). The last two stamp points on this hike can be found on the Jeremiashöhe and the Jagdkopf to the Bremer Klippe (no. 163). As there are no refreshment stops...
- 4.0 (1)·Hard·17.1 km·Est. 5.5–6 hrSixth stage of the varied Harzer BaudenSteig long-distance hiking trail in the Harz Mountains in Lower Saxony. This final stage of the popular Harzer BaudenSteig long-distance hiking trail leads from Wieda to Walkenried. The route leads along beautiful forest and field paths through former GDR border territory. Along the way, you will come across numerous cultural and historical sights. For example, the mining of red ironstone and ironworks were the determining economic factors in the region...
- 2.5 (3)·Moderate·8.2 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrPopular circular hike in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. A beautiful forest hike from the car park at the Kurhaus in Wieda (if travelling by bus or train: "Wieda Kurhaus" stop). On forest paths, you first hike over the Großer Eulentalberg and later climb the Jagdkopf. Highlights of the hike: - Great views over the Harz Mountains - Großer Eulentalberg - Summit of the Jagdkopf
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest forest trail in Walkenried?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest forest trail in Walkenried is Harzer BaudenSteig Etappe 6: Wieda - Walkenried. This trail is estimated to be 17.1 km long.
Which forest trail has the most elevation gain in Walkenried?
Walkenried: With an ascent of 556 m, Harzer BaudenSteig Etappe 6: Wieda - Walkenried has the most elevation gain of all of the forest trails in the area. The next highest ascent for forest trails is Von Walkenried zum Brockenblick with 507 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult forest trail in Walkenried?
The most popular and difficult forest trail in Walkenried is Von Walkenried zum Brockenblick with a 4.7-star rating from 2 reviews.