Best trail running 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 (573)·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 (158)·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...
- 4.6 (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
- 4.1 (74)·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 (60)·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
- 4.4 (38)·Moderate·12.6 km·Est. 4–4.5 hrVaried excursion near Altenau in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. This route consists mainly of idyllic paths that lead past beautiful meadows and forests. You will also be rewarded with beautiful views on this hike. Highlights of the tour: - Along the Oker - Mountain town of Altenau - Herb park - Mühlenberg - Okerteich with forest swimming pool - Fohlenbrink - Hut pond
- 4.2 (37)·Moderate·9 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrPopular circular hike in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. Very beautiful circular tour through the southern Harz Mountains with many opportunities for a cosy picnic along the route. Great views can be enjoyed from the heights. Highlights of the hike: - Summit of the Ravensberg with viewing plateau - Ratsberg - Fairytale ground Bad Sachsa (optional) - Harzfalkenhof (optional) - Spa gardens and melting pond in Bad Sachsa
- 4.4 (32)·Moderate·10.1 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrTraditional hike in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. The Alte Harzstraße (Old Harz Road) is a formerly much-used transport route from Goslar to Osterode. It used to lead through impassable and uninhabited terrain, but today it is a marvellous hiking route. The route suggested here from Hahnenklee, past the Bocksberg and into the historic old town of Goslar, follows the course of the Old Harz Road. The hike begins in Hahnenklee at the car park opposite the Gustav-Adolf-Stabkirche, a church...
- 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 -...
- 4.3 (33)·Moderate·11.7 km·Est. 3.5–4 hrPopular circular hike in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. This almost 13-kilometre circular hike starts in beautiful Sankt Andreasberg. Although you cross a few small woods, you mostly hike through fairly open landscapes, which offer great views over the Harz Mountains. Highlights of the hike: - Summit of the Galgenberg - Mountain meadows near Sankt Andreas - Panoramic views over the Harz Mountains - Sankt Andreas summer toboggan run
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the best hiking trail for running in Harz Nature Park?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best hiking trail for running in Harz Nature Park is Liebesbankweg, which has a 4.5 star rating from 573 reviews. This trail is 6.3 km long with an elevation gain of 230 m.
What is the longest running trail in Harz Nature Park?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest running trail in Harz Nature Park is Harzer Hexentrail 2019. This trail is estimated to be 61.8 km long.
How many running trails are in Harz Nature Park?
There are 70 running trails in Harz Nature Park.These running trails have an average 4.0-star ratingfrom NaN AllTrails community reviews.
Which running trail has the most elevation gain in Harz Nature Park?
Harzer Hexentrail 2019 has the most elevation gain for running trails with 1,984 m of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Osterode - Soesetal reservoir- Dammhaus, which has 1,004 m of elevation gain.
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