Best trails near Riefenbachstal
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Riefenbachstal: This area is best seen from the trail. Good news: 11 trails will get you there, including hiking trails. Plan your trip with hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you. Riefenbachstal: Looking for a challenge? Choose from 11 more difficult routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Riefenbachstal are perfect for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts.
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- 4.3 (153)·Moderate·10.9 km·Est. 3.5–4 hrPopular circular route in the Harz National Park, Lower Saxony. A nice hike to the lynx enclosure on the Rabenklippe near Bad Harzburg. The lynx enclosure, in which the actually very shy forest dwellers can be observed up close, is one of the most popular attractions in the Harz National Park. The route leads over the Großer Burgberg, the summit of which can be reached by cable car, to the Rabenklippe. The lynx enclosure there is always accessible. On Wednesdays and Saturdays there is the...
- 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...
- 4.5 (38)·Hard·16.9 km·Est. 5.5–6 hrPopular circular hike in the Harz National Park, Lower Saxony This beautiful circular hiking trail leads to several stamping points of the Harzer hiking pin: Molkenhaus (HWN 169), Eckertalsperre (HWN 001) and Skidenkmal (HWN 019). In addition, the route enchants with pure nature. It goes over beautiful forest paths, through the picturesque valleys of the Ecker and Radau and to the impressive Ecker dam. There are rest stops in Bad Harzburg and a drinking water point at the hydroelectric power...
- 3.7 (6)·Hard·31.7 km·Est. 10.5–11.5 hrChallenging circular hike in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. This 21-kilometre circular hike offers plenty of variety and leads along many of the Harz's famous natural attractions. If you don't want to complete the hike in one day, you can stay overnight. Highlights of the hike: - Ahrendsberg cliffs - Romkerhalle kingdom - Romkerhall waterfall - Bad Harzburg - Fig tree cliff - Mousetrap - Equalising basin of the Oker dam - Large staircase stone - Bad Harzburg Wildlife Park
- 3.8 (6)·Moderate·14 km·Est. 4.5–5 hrPopular circular hike in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. A very beautiful tour to the Ahrendsberg cliffs. On a clear day, you have a fantastic view over the Oker valley as far as Goslar-Oker. The stamping point for the Harz hiking pin no. 119 is also located up there. Highlights of the hike: - Ahrendsberg cliffs - Views over the Oker valley - Stamping point of the HWN
- 4.5 (5)·Hard·46.8 km·Est. 14–15.5 hrThe Kästeklippen with their granite cliffs are a particular attraction for hikers who start in Romkerhalle or at the Waldhaus. However, they can also be easily reached by bike without colliding with hikers. Once at the top, it is best to leave your bike and explore the surrounding area on foot. Following the demolition of the pub, the forest has set up a refreshment station up here, where drinks and snacks are available. The tour is quite demanding in places, both in terms of the gradients...
- 4.1 (2)·Hard·28.8 km·Est. 9–10 hrScenic mountain bike tour in the Harz National Park, Lower Saxony. This popular mountain bike tour leads over the mountains on the northern edge of the Harz Mountains. Mostly it leads over wider gravel paths, but there are also some single trails and at the end of the tour a mixture of trails and forest roads. Great views of the Harz are not neglected on this tour. In the Tiefenbachtal there is an often slippery section where the bike has to be pushed. Highlights of the tour: - great...
- 5.0 (2)·Hard·33.5 km·Est. 11–12 hrChallenging and beautiful circular hike in the Harz National Park. The starting point is the parking lot at the game reserve in Bad Harzburg. At the end of the road, go straight ahead into the forest and heathland. A steep ascent follows, which leads to the first wonderful rock formations, such as the Elfenstein. Continue to the Großer Treppenstein and Feigenbaumklippe. Small tributaries of the Radau finally lead to the Radau waterfall. On the way there are some stamps of the Harzer hiking...
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Riefenbachstal?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Riefenbachstal. On AllTrails.com/en-gb/, you'll find 8 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Riefenbachstal?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Riefenbachstal is Unterwegs zu den Luchsen, which has a 4.3 star rating from 153 reviews. This trail is 10.9 km long with an elevation gain of 440 m.
What is the longest trail near Riefenbachstal?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Riefenbachstal is Zu den Kästeklippen über dem Okertal. This trail is estimated to be 46.8 km long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Riefenbachstal?
Riefenbachstal: With an ascent of 1,585 m, Zu den Kästeklippen über dem Okertal has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Bad Harzburg - Huthberg - Radauberg with 1,366 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Riefenbachstal?
The most popular and difficult trail near Riefenbachstal is Cliff Tour Okertal with a 4.2-star rating from 33 reviews.
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