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Best beach trails in Harz Nature Park

Best beach trails in Harz Nature Park

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The Harz Nature Park is characterised by extensive forests in transition to wilderness, bizarre rock formations, millennia-old moors and pristine streams. The undisputed highlight is the majestic Brocken. This legendary mountain wilderness provides the perfect habitat for lynx and wildcats.

Top trails

  1. #1 - WasserWanderWeg: Clausthal Ponds

    4.5 (28)·Easy·4.3 km·Est. 1–1.5 hr
    Popular theme trail in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. The fully signposted Harz WaterWalkingTrail No. 5 runs around some of the oldest mining ponds in the Upper Harz. The themed hike leads along the ponds, dams and old ditches that were used in times long past to drive the turbines and water wheels needed for mining in the Harz Mountains. Highlights of the route: - Clausthal ponds - Kaiser Wilhelm shaft - Swimming (Clausthaler Waldseebad)

  2. #2 - Huettenberg and Duestertal from Wiesenbeker Teich

    4.0 (13)·Moderate·7.6 km·Est. 2–2.5 hr
    Relaxed circular hiking trail in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. This 7 km circular walk starts at the Wiesenbek pond, which is very popular with water sports enthusiasts in the summer months. From here, the route heads towards Hüttenberg and then back through the forest via the Hohe Tür watershed and the Düstertalweg trail. Highlights of the hike: - Wiesenbek Pond (UNESCO World Heritage Site "Upper Harz Water Management") - Düstertalweg trail - Quiet forest

  3. #3 - Sieben Teiche-Tour (O2)

    4.7 (9)·Hard·27.4 km·Est. 8.5–9 hr

  4. #4 - BL1 (Easy Sunday Tour)

    4.3 (15)·Easy·10 km·Est. 3–3.5 hr
    Popular mountain bike tour in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. A very beginner-friendly MTB tour with only a few notable climbs and a few easy downhill sections. You can stop off in Bad Lauterberg after the tour. Highlights of the tour: - Wiesenbek pond - Eulenstein - Easy trails

  5. #5 - Priorteich Bad Sachsa

    4.6 (9)·Easy·3.2 km·Est. 0.5–1 hr

  6. #6 - Harzer BaudenSteig Etappe 4: Bad Lauterberg - Bad Sachsa

    4.9 (3)·Moderate·11.4 km·Est. 4–4.5 hr
    Fourth stage of the popular HarzerBaudensteig long-distance hiking trail, near Bad Lauterberg in the Harz Mountains, Lower Saxony This fourth stage leads from Bad Lauterberg to Bad Sachsa. Between the two spa towns of Bad Lauterberg and Bad Sachsa lies the Wiesenbeker Teich, a reservoir created by Lauterberg miners a long time ago. Here you can hire boats and stop for a bite to eat before tackling the metres up to Ravensberg. The 64 metre high tower is striking. It was used as a listening...

  7. #7 - Wiesenbeker pond loop

    3.9 (3)·Hard·19.8 km·Est. 6.5–7 hr
    Leisurely circular hiking trail in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. The starting point for this hike is the car park at Wiesenbeker Teich (chargeable). The route leads almost continuously through the forest and is generally less crowded than the classic tours to the more well-known hiking destinations such as the Brocken or the nearby Oder Dam. Highlights of the hike: - Wiesenbek pond - Forester's pond - Harz border trail - Quiet forest paths

  8. #8 - Sankt Andreasberg - Bad Lauterberg - Kirchberg

    4.0 (4)·Hard·46.7 km·Est. 15–16.5 hr
    Challenging circular hike or MTB tour in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. Sightseeing towns such as Bad Lauterberg, some beautiful bodies of water and of course many great views over the Harz Mountains - this route leaves little to be desired. Overnight accommodation is available. Highlights of the hike: - Side trip to the Oder dam (optional) - Bad Lauterberg - Sankt Andreasberg - Harz National Park - Wiesenberg pond - Harz border trail

  9. #9 - Von Burg Sehusa auf den Brocken

    Hard·43.9 km·Est. 13.5–14.5 hr
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Frequently asked questions

Where is the best beach trail to hike in Harz Nature Park?

According to users from AllTrails.com, the best beach trail to hike in Harz Nature Park is WasserWanderWeg: Clausthal Ponds, which has a 4.5 star rating from 28 reviews. This trail is 4.3 km long with an elevation gain of 85 m.

What is the longest beach trail in Harz Nature Park?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest beach trail in Harz Nature Park is Sankt Andreasberg - Bad Lauterberg - Kirchberg. This trail is estimated to be 46.7 km long.

How many beach trails are in Harz Nature Park?

There are 9 beach trails in Harz Nature Park.These beach trails have an average 4.4-star ratingfrom 85 AllTrails community reviews.

Which beach trail has the most elevation gain in Harz Nature Park?

Von Burg Sehusa auf den Brocken has the most elevation gain for beach trails with 2,005 m of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Sankt Andreasberg - Bad Lauterberg - Kirchberg, which has 1,872 m of elevation gain.

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