Best lake 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
- 4.5 (570)·Easy·6.3 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrVaried, certified premium hiking trail in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. The starting point is the large car park of the church in Hahnenklee near Goslar. There is a lot to experience and discover in a very short distance and the many varied landscapes make the hike an entertaining pleasure. Starting from the famous stave church, the path leads along picturesque forest ponds. This path owes its name to the numerous and lovingly placed benches along the route. Good signage (red symbol on...
- 4.3 (152)·Moderate·11.1 km·Est. 4–4.5 hrPopular circular hike in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. A beautiful, but also very popular hike in the Oker Valley, which sometimes leads close to roads. There are some rest stops and nice rest areas. The route is not consistently signposted. It is therefore advisable to use the route map as a guide (it is best to download it before the hike, as mobile phone reception is sometimes very poor or non-existent). There is a car park at the starting point, but it is also easily accessible by...
- 4.4 (125)·Moderate·14.3 km·Est. 4–4.5 hrPopular dam circular route in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony A great tour around one of the most famous dams in the Harz Mountains. The starting point for this route is the car park at the dam wall. Most of the route is tarmac and is also suitable for cycling. The beautiful nature and the marvellous views of the water offer pure relaxation. The exhibition about the dam is interesting once you reach the waterworks. It is possible to collect the Harz hiking pin at the stamping...
- 4.6 (73)·Moderate·8.9 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrVaried circular hike in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. A replica of the imposing Borgund stave church, several beautiful bodies of water and idyllic forest paths characterise this great hike near Hahnenklee. Highlights of the hike: - Gustav Adolf stave church - Grumbach pond - Kuttelbach pond - View of Hahnenklee
- 4.6 (76)·Moderate·11.3 km·Est. 3.5–4 hrA short circular route that starts at the car park on the Liebesbankweg. The first section follows the Liebesbankweg to Auerhahn and then continues up to the Schalker Turm. The route continues along small, narrow hiking trails towards Grosser Kellerhals-Teich and Oberer Grumbacher Teich back to the car park. There are three Harzer Wandernadel stamping points along the route.
- 4.2 (48)·Moderate·6.9 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrCharming round tour in Bad Harzburg, Lower Saxony. This is a beautiful hike in the Harz Nature Park. The route mostly leads along small or narrow hiking trails. There are 3 Harzer Wandernadel stamp points along the route for the collector. Highlights of the tour: - Stamping points - Großer Treppenstein - Huthberg - Fig tree cliff - Engagement Island - Along the Oker - Equalising basin power station
- 4.1 (73)·Moderate·5.5 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrPopular circular hike in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. A beautiful hike over the Rammelsberg near Goslar. Back at the car park at the Herzberg pond, you can relax after the hike by the water or at a refreshment stop. Highlights of the hike: - Rammelsberg - Herzberg pond - Great views over the Harz Mountains
- 4.5 (59)·Easy·4 km·Est. 1–1.5 hrCertified, informative premium walking trail in the Harz Mountains, Lower Saxony. On this circular trail, the name says it all: the hike takes you on a varied route around a former, renaturalised quarry. In between, you walk through forests and can enjoy the views from the heights. Highlights of the walk: - Heimberg - Wolfshagen quarry - Wolfshagen panoramic view
- 4.2 (45)·Moderate·11.6 km·Est. 4–4.5 hrVaried, beautiful hiking trail in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. The tour starts at the Oker Schützenhaus, west of Bad Harzburg. It is a nice place to stop off here after the hike. The trail leads along steep cliffs through the Oker valley to the "kingdom" of Romkerhall. Here is the Romkehall waterfall, an artificial waterfall on the Romke cliff. The nearby Ahrendsberg cliffs are particularly popular with climbers. Afterwards, the old Harz road can be taken back to the starting...
- 4.5 (31)·Moderate·9.7 km·Est. 3.5–4 hrPopular circular route in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. Romkerhalle, the "smallest kingdom in the world", marks the start and end point of this circular route. Several popular attractions await along the route, such as the "Mausefalle" rock formation, the Okertalsperre reservoir and, of course, the Romkerhall waterfall. The waterfall is the highest artificial waterfall in the Harz Mountains. Start is the car park at the hydroelectric power station, directly at the Romkerhalle bus...
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the best lake trail to hike in Harz Nature Park?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best lake trail to hike in Harz Nature Park is Liebesbankweg, which has a 4.5 star rating from 570 reviews. This trail is 6.3 km long with an elevation gain of 230 m.
What is the longest lake trail in Harz Nature Park?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest lake trail in Harz Nature Park is Harz loop: Goslar - Sankt Andreasberg - Bad Lauterberg - Wernigerode. This trail is estimated to be 279.7 km long.
How many lake trails are in Harz Nature Park?
There are 126 lake trails in Harz Nature Park.These lake trails have an average 4.0-star ratingfrom NaN AllTrails community reviews.
Which lake trail has the most elevation gain in Harz Nature Park?
Harz loop: Goslar - Sankt Andreasberg - Bad Lauterberg - Wernigerode has the most elevation gain for lake trails with 7,232 m of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Harzer BaudenSteig (Fernwanderweg), which has 3,941 m of elevation gain.
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