Best river trails in Harztor
3.9(27 reviews)
Explore the most popular river trails near Harztor 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
- 4.6 (9)·Hard·15.1 km·Est. 5.5–6 hrVaried circular hiking trail in the Südharz Nature Park, Thuringia A very scenic loop through the southern Harz. On the trail, which leads through idyllic forests from one breathtaking viewpoint to the next, participants of the Harz Hiking Needle will find two stamping points. There are also several QR codes and information boards along the route, which reveal interesting facts about the geology of the region, for example. A short detour to the Rabensteiner Stollen visitor mine is...
- 4.0 (1)·Hard·30.4 km·Est. 9–10 hrPopular, picturesque hiking route in the southern Harz Mountains, Thuringia. This route leads to the Neustadt dam and over the Schloßberg up to Hohnstein Castle. The Neustadt dam is the oldest dam in Thuringia. The Krebsbach is dammed here and its water is used to supply drinking water. The trail leads along the eastern bank of the reservoir. Then follow the signposts to Hohnstein Castle. This was built in 1120 by Konrad von Sangerhausen and became the ancestral seat of the Counts of...
- 1.2 (2)·Moderate·8.9 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrOsterode near Neustadt/Harz, Bornrasen -> Grossmutteracker -> Helmstieg -> Knippelweg, direction Tischen and Hufhaus -> shortly before Tischen turn sharp right towards Neustadt -> Thiergarten -> at the campsite turn right towards Ilfeld -> shortly afterwards turn left towards Osterode -> Bornrasen
- Hard·20.4 km·Est. 6.5–7 hrPopular, scenic tour in the southern Harz Mountains, Thuringia. A short but interesting and varied tour via the Rabensteiner Stollen to the Poppenberg. You cycle on narrow trails and undulating terrain, along impressive rocky slopes. Highlights of the tour: - Fantastic views - Varied terrain - Idyllic landscape
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest river trail in Harztor?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest river trail in Harztor is Südharzer Dampflok Steig (South Harz Steam Locomotive Trail). This trail is estimated to be 41.0 km long.
Which river trail has the most elevation gain in Harztor?
Harztor: With an ascent of 1,261 m, Südharzer Dampflok Steig (South Harz Steam Locomotive Trail) has the most elevation gain of all of the river trails in the area. The next highest ascent for river trails is Zur Talsperre Neustadt und zum Schloss Hohnstein with 965 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult river trail in Harztor?
The most popular and difficult river trail in Harztor is Dreitälerblick - Ilfelder Wetterfahne von Ilfeld with a 4.6-star rating from 9 reviews.