Best trails near Abbenstein

Popular loop trail in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. A beautiful hike around the Grosse Torfhausmoor and the Abbenstein. The way back runs along the Goetheweg, one of the most popular hiking trails in the Harz Mountains. In the Grosses Torfhausmoor, a detour to the Moorsteg, which branches off directly from the Goetheweg, is recommended. Highlights of the hike: - Grosses Torfhausmoor - Schubenstein cliff - Great views over the Harz Mountains - Moorsteg in the Grosses Torfhausmoor...

Popular circular route in the Harz National Park, Lower Saxony. This beautiful circular route leads from Bad Harzburg past the Eckertalsperre to the Brocken. Since the first 13 km to the summit of the Brocken are almost constantly uphill, a good physical condition is recommended. There are places to stop for refreshments on the Brocken and at the Radau waterfall, and one should pack enough food for the rest of the tour. Highlights of the hike: - Brocken - Eckertalsperre - Radau waterfall -...

Challenging circular hike in the Harz National Park, Lower Saxony/Saxony-Anhalt. An interesting hike up the highest mountain in Northern Germany (1142 m). This hike begins in the mountain town of Altenau and first leads via Torfhaus and the famous Goetheweg to the Brocken. From there it goes on over the Grenzweg to the Ilsestein. If you want to split the circular hike into two day tours, you can hike from here to Ilsenburg to spend the night there. The way back to Altenau is via the Großer...

This hike leads along the legendary Goethe Trail from Torfhaus to the summit of the Brocken, the highest mountain in the Harz Mountains. The route starts right at the large car park in Torfhaus, directly opposite the Torfhaus National Park Visitor Centre. From the starting point, the trail first leads through the Great Torfhaus Moor, one of the oldest raised bogs in the Harz National Park. Wooden boardwalks take you across the sensitive moorland soil, where rare plants such as the...

Challenging circular hike in the Harz National Park, Lower Saxony. The start of this circular hike is the "Burgbergbahn" car park/bus stop in Bad Harzburg. Many of the most popular Harz hiking destinations are along this route, including the Philosophenweg, Radau waterfall, the National Park Visitor Center in Torfhaus and the Eckertalsperre. Highlights of the hike: - Radau Waterfall - Gabbro quarry - Sulfur spring - Radau Valley - Basteborn spring - Salzstieg - Visitor Center Torfhaus -...

Varied and impressive hike from Torfhaus to Bad Harzburg near Clausthal-Zellerfeld, Lower Saxony This idyllic hike starts in Torfhaus and leads along beautiful forest paths across the Eckerstausee to Bad Harzburg. There are numerous restaurants in Bad Harzburg to relax and reflect on the impressions of the beautiful hike. Highlights: - Beautiful views - Treetop path Harz - Varied natural landscapes - Ecker reservoir

This route begins in Torfhaus, the highest settlement in Lower Saxony, and leads through the dense coniferous forests of the Harz National Park down into the tranquil Eckertal valley. The path offers repeated views of the Brocken and passes historic raised bogs where peat was once cut. Running alongside the River Ecker, the route follows sections of the former inner-German border, which are now protected as part of the ‘Green Belt’. Sturdy, water-resistant footwear is recommended for the...