Best dog-friendly trails in Harz Nature Park

This route is the first stage of the Harzer Hexen-Stieg, a long-distance hiking trail that crosses the Harz Mountains from Osterode am Harz to Buntenbock. The trail leads steadily uphill from the historic town of Osterode along the Upper Harz Water Regale, a UNESCO World Heritage Site comprising historic dams and ditches. Hikers pass through dense spruce forests and idyllic ponds, which are typical of the southern Harz landscape. Accommodation is available in hotels and traditional...

This route is stage 2 of the Harz Witches’ Trail, a long-distance route crossing the Harz Mountains from Buntenbock to Torfhaus. The path leads through the heart of the Upper Harz, following the UNESCO World Heritage Upper Harz Water Management System. Hikers pass scenic mountain meadows and the ascent at the Steile Wand before reaching Torfhaus, which offers views of the Brocken. Stays occur in guesthouses and hotels in Buntenbock or Torfhaus, as wild camping is strictly prohibited in the...

Great circular route on the Buntenbocker mountain meadows, Lower Saxony. The route leads along the ditches and reservoirs of the Upper Harz Water Management UNESCO World Heritage Site. These are mining ponds between mountain meadows and forests near Clausthal. This themed trail, whose theme deals with the uses and connections of the ditches and ponds with the former Rosenhof mining district west of Clausthal, is provided with numerous information boards from the Harzwasserwerke. The hike...

Panoramic hike in the Harz Mountains, Lower Saxony. Starting just north of the spa town of Bad Lauterberg, this forest and panoramic hike leads up to the Großer Knollen. There is a lookout tower here from which you have an excellent panoramic view of the southern Harz Mountains. Two Harz hiking pin stamps can be found along this route. Highlights of the hike: - Großer Knollen - observation tower - Beautiful views over the Harz Mountains