Best bird watching trails in Harz Nature Park

4.5(55 reviews)

Lower Saxony
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#1 of 14 nature parks

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 - Kiefhölzer Teich - Pfad am Graben
4.5 (20)·Easy·5 km·Est. 1.5–2 hr
Very beautiful, almost flat route that almost always runs along the ditch, with or without water in it. The start and finish are in the forest on the small road, where there is a large car park. You pass three ponds where you can easily reach the water. The path is quite overgrown in places in the second half of the tour.
#2 - Walkenried - Sachsenstein - Kranichteiche
4.8 (13)·Moderate·11.6 km·Est. 3–3.5 hr
A 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 -...
#3 - Sachsteinblick und Kranichteiche ab Bahnhof Bad Sachsa
4.4 (9)·Easy·4.8 km·Est. 1–1.5 hr
Accessible by bus and train.
#4 - Priorteich Bad Sachsa
4.6 (9)·Easy·3.2 km·Est. 0.5–1 hr
#5 - Walkenried - Itelteich - Burg Sachsenstein
4.0 (4)·Moderate·15.1 km·Est. 4–4.5 hr
Popular 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

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Frequently asked questions

Where is the best trail to hike for bird watching in Harz Nature Park?

According to users from AllTrails.com, the best trail to hike for bird watching in Harz Nature Park is Kiefhölzer Teich - Pfad am Graben, which has a 4.5 star rating from 20 reviews. This trail is 5.0 km long with an elevation gain of 158 m.

What is the longest bird watching trail in Harz Nature Park?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest bird watching trail in Harz Nature Park is Walkenried - Itelteich - Burg Sachsenstein. This trail is estimated to be 15.1 km long.

How many bird watching trails are in Harz Nature Park?

There are 5 bird watching trails in Harz Nature Park.These bird watching trails have an average 4.5-star ratingfrom 55 AllTrails community reviews.

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

Walkenried - Itelteich - Burg Sachsenstein has the most elevation gain for bird watching trails with 394 m of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Walkenried - Sachsenstein - Kranichteiche, which has 301 m of elevation gain.