Best forest trails in South Harz Nature Park
The Südharz Nature Park encompasses parts of the Südharz, Zechstein Belt in the Südharz and North Thuringian Buntsandsteinland nature areas. The diversity of different habitats in a very small area is remarkable.
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- 4.6 (17)·Moderate·7.4 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrPopular circular hike in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. This route leads to the Roter Schuss between the Hundertmorgenwiese and Staufenberg nature reserves. Highlights of the hike: - Staufenberg nature reserve - Hundertmorgenwiese nature reserve - Brockenblick viewpoint - Red shot
- 4.6 (9)·Hard·15.1 km·Est. 5.5–6 hrVaried circular hiking trail in the Südharz Nature Park, Thuringia A very scenic loop through the southern Harz. On the trail, which leads through idyllic forests from one breathtaking viewpoint to the next, participants of the Harz Hiking Needle will find two stamping points. There are also several QR codes and information boards along the route, which reveal interesting facts about the geology of the region, for example. A short detour to the Rabensteiner Stollen visitor mine is...
- 4.2 (10)·Moderate·14.6 km·Est. 4.5–5 hrVaried, picturesque circular hike in the southern Harz Mountains, Thuringia. A beautiful hike that starts from the car park at Waldbad Neustadt. The trail first leads towards Ebersburg and then on to the Neustadt dam. You return to the starting point of the tour via the Hohnstein ruins. Highlights of the tour: - View of the dam - Idyllic nature - Picturesque landscape
- 3.5 (5)·Hard·49.2 km·Est. 15.5–17 hrVaried hike through the Southern Harz Nature Park, Saxony-Anhalt This route leads from Wernigerode via the Zillerbach dam and Trautenstein to Nordhausen and can be covered by mountain bike or on foot. Typical Harz mountain landscapes, two large dams, idyllic river valleys and romantic villages make this tour from north to south a real pleasure. There are several charming places to stay overnight and stop for refreshments in the small villages. The route is accessible by bus and train and can...
- 4.1 (8)·Easy·5.5 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrAdventurous hiking trip in Thuringia. The beautiful Südharz Nature Park invites you to get to know the state of Thuringia, which is spoilt with greenery. The start is in Rüdigsdorf. The route heads eastwards past the Bornberg almost as far as Petersdorf and into the Winkelberg nature reserve, which is well worth seeing. On this route, primeval, dense forest alternates with fairytale clearings in a confined space. Here you are right in what is known as Rüdigsdorfer Schweiz. The wonderfully...
- 4.1 (9)·Moderate·8.2 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrPanoramic circular hike in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. Lots of forest awaits you on this beautiful hike in the Harz Mountains. There are also some great views along the way, for example of the Großer Staufenberg and from the "Brockenblick" viewpoint. Highlights of the hike: - Brockenblick - Red shot - Great Staufenberg - Hundred-acre meadow - Staufenberg nature reserve
- 3.5 (7)·Moderate·14.2 km·Est. 4–4.5 hrA beautiful circular trail that starts at the car park of the Ziegenalm (Sophienhof). After reaching the Carlsturm tower, the trail descends again and you walk for a while along the Harz narrow-gauge railway towards the Ziegenalm. There are also 4 Harz hiking pin stamps on this circular route.
- 4.1 (5)·Moderate·12.4 km·Est. 3.5–4 hrWonderful loop in the southern Harz, Thuringia. A perfect round for everyone who is looking for a bit of peace and seclusion in nature. From Hufhaus it always goes through the forest to the dam with its impressive dam. You then circumnavigate the dam to the right and continue in a loop through the woods. The hike can be done at any time of the year.
- 4.7 (3)·Moderate·6.6 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrPanoramic hike in the Südharz Nature Park, Thuringia. The Poppenberg is a 600 metre high mountain in the Harz Mountains. At the summit is the 33 metre high "Poppenbergturm" observation tower, which offers great views over the wooded mountain ranges of the southern Harz. There is a large car park right at the starting point of the hike. Highlights of the hike: - Poppenberg with Poppenberg tower - Idyllic forest paths - Wälzebach viewpoint
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the best forest trail to hike in South Harz Nature Park?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best forest trail to hike in South Harz Nature Park is Zorge - Wendeleiche - Roter Schuss, which has a 4.6 star rating from 17 reviews. This trail is 7.4 km long with an elevation gain of 358 m.
What is the longest forest trail in South Harz Nature Park?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest forest trail in South Harz Nature Park is Südharz-Eisenbahn-Radweg (SHE) - Rundtour-Variation. This trail is estimated to be 86.9 km long.
How many forest trails are in South Harz Nature Park?
There are 46 forest trails in South Harz Nature Park.These forest trails have an average 4.1-star ratingfrom 141 AllTrails community reviews.
Which forest trail has the most elevation gain in South Harz Nature Park?
Südharz-Eisenbahn-Radweg (SHE) - Rundtour-Variation has the most elevation gain for forest trails with 2,385 m of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Harzquerung, which has 1,804 m of elevation gain.
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