Best forest trails in Oberharz am Brocken
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- 4.3 (106)·Moderate·15.1 km·Est. 4.5–5 hrVaried hiking trail in the Oberharz am Brocken, Saxony-Anhalt. This hike in the Harz Mountains always offers wonderful views. Firstly,it heads towards the Rappbode dam. Then follows a short trip to the dam wall and across the longest pedestrian suspension bridge in the world. The panorama from the viewpoint is breathtaking. Afterwards, the route either returns to the route via the dam wall or the mega zipline can be taken back across the Bode Valley. There are refreshment stops along the...
- 4.6 (46)·Moderate·8 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrPopular, scenic hiking trail near the Harz National Park, Saxony-Anhalt. The route starts at Elend railway station. From there, you walk past the Elendsburg ruins and the Helenenruth viewpoint to Brockenblick. Here you can linger and enjoy a marvellous view of Schierke all the way to the Brocken. Highlights of the hike: - Helenenruh - Mauseklippe cliff - Climbing peak Südliche Schnarcherklippe - Goethe in the Harz Mountains - Lookout pulpit on the Barenberg
- 4.4 (38)·Hard·19.6 km·Est. 6–6.5 hrSpectacular circular route in the Harz National Park, Saxony-Anhalt. This route starts in the interesting cave town of Rübeland. The place is conveniently located and so you can travel by car or the Rübelandbahn. Parking is nearby. The path leads past the Birkenfeld castle ruins, which probably served to protect the ironworks in Rübeland. Some distance away, the much-sung Bode flows along, which later leads to the Rappbodetalsperre. The impressive dam wall is the highest in Germany (106.0...
- 4.6 (17)·Hard·21.6 km·Est. 7.5–8.5 hrVaried hiking trail in the Oberharz am Brocken, Saxony-Anhalt. A beautiful route that takes you up the Brocken. This route starts at the car park in Elend. On this route, you pass the Elend Valley and Schierke Castle before reaching the highest peak in the Harz Mountains, the Brocken. Highlights: - Devil's Path - Mauseklippe - Eckerloch - The Brocken
- 3.9 (29)·Moderate·10.9 km·Est. 4–4.5 hrVaried hiking excursion in the Oberharz am Brocken, Saxony-Anhalt. This tour starts in Elend and takes you through the Elend Valley. The first stop is the Schnarcherklippe, where you can see beautiful views of the local natural landscapes. Highlights of the tour: - Wonderful views - Varied natural landscape - Local flora and fauna - Snoring cliff - Small flint stone - Flint meadows
- 4.6 (2)·Moderate·5.8 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrThis route follows an exciting variant of the Harzer-Hexen-Stieg, connecting Neuwerk with Wendefurth via an architectural highlight. The path branches off from the main trail in Neuwerk and follows the HET-Weg directly to the Rappbode Dam. The absolute highlight is crossing the Titan RT, one of the longest pedestrian suspension bridges of its kind, offering spectacular views over the Bode Valley (toll required). After the thrill, a steep descent leads to the Wendefurth Reservoir, where the...
- 3.9 (13)·Hard·25.9 km·Est. 8–9 hrPanoramic hike around the Rappbodetalsperre dam, Saxony-Anhalt. The Rappbode Dam was built in the 1950s and is considered a technical masterpiece. When it was built, the dam wall was the largest in Germany - an impressive 106 metres. Today, the dam is a popular excursion destination. The rope suspension bridge over the Rappbode is just as impressive. At 439 metres, it set a new world record in 20217. The reservoir is nestled between wooded hills and tranquil bays. The circular route goes ...
- 3.4 (4)·Moderate·5.1 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrPanoramic hike in the Harz Mountains, Saxony-Anhalt. This hike starts at the Harzköhlerei Stemberghaus and leads to the Schöneburg viewpoint. The Schöneburg viewpoint (441 metres above sea level) is located above Altenbrak. The site was probably the location of a fortified complex. From Schöneburg Castle there is an excellent view of Altenbrak and the Bode Valley. Return along the same route. There are places to stop for refreshments. Highlights: - Great views - Idyllic forest paths
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest forest trail in Oberharz am Brocken?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest forest trail in Oberharz am Brocken is Südharz-Eisenbahn-Radweg (SHE) - Rundtour-Variation. This trail is estimated to be 86.9 km long.
Which forest trail has the most elevation gain in Oberharz am Brocken?
Oberharz am Brocken: With an ascent of 2,385 m, Südharz-Eisenbahn-Radweg (SHE) - Rundtour-Variation has the most elevation gain of all of the forest trails in the area. The next highest ascent for forest trails is Selketal-Stieg (Fernwanderweg) with 1,702 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult forest trail in Oberharz am Brocken?
The most popular and difficult forest trail in Oberharz am Brocken is Rübeland - Wendefurth dam - Rappbode dam with a 4.4-star rating from 38 reviews.
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- Rappbode
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- Aussichtspunkt Rappbode-Talsperre
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- Warme Bode
- Südliche Schnarcherklippe
- Rotestein
- Königshütter Wasserfall
- Trudenstein
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- Barenberg
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