Best hard trails in Harz Nature Park
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
- 4.3 (39)·Hard·18.7 km·Est. 7–7.5 hrVaried, beautiful hiking trail in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. The tour leads along the River Oker to the Romkehaller Wasserfall, an artificial waterfall on the Romke cliff. It continues over the Ahrendsberg cliffs, from where there is a marvellous view. On the way back, the route passes the Feigenbaumklippen, the Huthberg and the Kleiner Romke before returning to the starting point along the riverbank. Highlights of the hike: - Adlerklippe - Marienwand - Mausefalle - Mausefalle -...
- 4.2 (33)·Hard·20.3 km·Est. 6.5–7.5 hrPopular hike in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. This route leads through the spectacular Oker Valley in the northern Harz Mountains. Expect plenty of granite rock formations, a waterfall, and many beautiful views here. As the name suggests, impressive cliffs are not neglected here - the hike leads past the fig tree cliff, the Käste cliff, the eagle cliff, and the "Alten vom Berge." The route allows pausing in the "smallest kingdom in the world." The starting point of the tour can be...
- 4.3 (27)·Hard·22.2 km·Est. 7–8 hrThis 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...
- 4.5 (23)·Hard·14.6 km·Est. 5–5.5 hrVaried, beautiful hiking trail in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. The tour in Oker near Bad Harzburg leads past the war memorial, over the Adenbergplatz, the Huthberg and the Feigenbaumklippe. The route continues through the Oker valley to the "kingdom" of Rokmehall. There you can make a stop at the Romkehall waterfall, an artificial waterfall on the Romke cliff Highlights of the hike: - Marienwand - Equalising Oker dam - Eagle Cliff - Engagement Island - Witches' Cliffs - Kästeklippen
- 4.4 (32)·Hard·16.4 km·Est. 5–5.5 hrPanoramic circular hike in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. This circular hike from Spiegeltal to Bocksberg is mostly along well-maintained gravel paths. Along the way, you will pass several places to stop for refreshments and places of interest, including a number of idyllic reservoirs. For quite a while, you walk along the well-known Liebesbankweg trail around the Bocksberg. Highlights of the hike: - "Tree of the Year" avenue with information boards - View from the Liebesbankweg -...
- 4.1 (19)·Hard·16.7 km·Est. 5.5–6 hrPanoramic circular hiking trail in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. With more than 16 kilometres and a few climbs, this circular trail is a bit of a sporting challenge. But the effort is worth it: the route leads through the mountain meadows near Sankt Andreasberg, through beautiful high forest and over several peaks such as the Galgenberg or the Matthias-Schmidt-Berg, which is popular with winter sports enthusiasts and mountain bikers. There are places to stop for refreshments, although...
- 4.6 (16)·Hard·35.4 km·Est. 11–12 hrPopular hike in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. This almost 36-kilometre hike begins in beautiful Osterode am Harz, where it is worth spending some time. Passing the southern outskirts of Clausthal-Zellerfeld, you finally reach the Harz National Park. Highlights of the hike: - Osterode am Harz - National Park Visitor Centre in Torfhaus - Blueberry heads - Side trip to the Sösetalsperre dam (optional)
- 4.1 (23)·Hard·16.7 km·Est. 5.5–6 hrThis circular route offers great views of the Oder dam and the southern Harz. Parts of the route can be travelled by mountain bike, and shorter circular routes are also possible. Those interested in history can make a detour to the memorial to the NATO listening post near the Stöberhai.
- 4.5 (9)·Hard·39.1 km·Est. 12–13.5 hrVaried mountain bike tour in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. This almost 41-kilometre MTB tour starts in Hahnenklee and leads via the Romkerhalle kingdom to the Okertalsperre reservoir. Again and again you are accompanied by pretty little streams such as the Lange Bramke as you cycle through dense forests. There are refreshment stops along the way. Highlights of the tour: - Oker dam - Romkerhalle ("smallest kingdom in the world") - marvellous forest paths
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