Best trails near Schultal
4.3(107 reviews)
Schultal: 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. Schultal: Looking for a challenge? Choose from 11 more difficult routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Schultal are perfect for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts.
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- 4.3 (34)·Moderate·8 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrPopular hike in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. Beautiful short hike from Altenau in the direction of the Oker to the Harz hiking pin stamping station at the Brockenblick hut on the Schwarzenberg. From there you return to the starting point. Highlights of the route: - Stamping point of the HWN - Schwarzenberg - Köte Brockenblick - Oker valley
- 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
- 4.5 (10)·Hard·22 km·Est. 7–8 hrBeautiful circular hike in the Harz Mountains, Lower Saxony. This hike in the Harz National Park begins near the spa gardens in the mountain town of Altenau. From here, the trail first leads to Wolfswarte, from the summit of which there are fantastic panoramic views of the Harz mountains. Peat house is reached a short time later. The hike can also be split into two days and combined with an overnight stay in Torfhaus. From here, the trail leads along the Kellwasser stream to the Oker dam....
- 4.2 (9)·Hard·62.9 km·Est. 20.5–22.5 hrChallenging 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...
- 4.8 (4)·Moderate·10.1 km·Est. 3.5–4 hrPopular hike in the Harz National Park, Lower Saxony. From Torfhaus it goes via the Wolfswarte to Altenau. The hiking sign is a red line on a white background. Overall, the hike is quite relaxed, there are hardly any significant inclines. In Altenau there are numerous rest stops. Highlights of the hike: - National Park Visitor Center in Torfhaus - Wolfswarte - Mountain town of Altenau - great views over the Harz
- 4.6 (3)·Moderate·21.4 km·Est. 7–7.5 hrScenic mountain bike tour in the Harz National Park, Lower Saxony. A beautiful route in the Hochharz that offers singletrack sections and two steep climbs. The Wolfswarte is a popular destination and from here you have great views of the Harz Mountains. Since hikers are also on the way, mutual consideration should be shown. One can travel to Altenau by car or bus and there are numerous places to stay and stop for refreshments. Highlights: - View from the Wolfswarte
- 5.0 (1)·Hard·29.1 km·Est. 10.5–11.5 hrVaried circular route in the Harz National Park, Lower Saxony This circular hike through the Harz Mountains starts in Altenau and leads to the following stamping points for the Harz Hiking Pin: Schwarzenberg (HWN 132), Förster-Ludwig-Platz (HWN 133), Jungfernklippe (HWN 221), Wolfswarte (HWN 135), Kleine Oker (HWN 149), Brander Cliff (HWN 134) and Morgenbrodshütte (HWN 146). The route can be shortened by skipping the detour to the Morgenbrodshütte. In Altenau there are numerous rest...
- 3.2 (4)·Moderate·22.9 km·Est. 7–8 hrVaried circular hike in the Harz National Park, Lower Saxony. The mountain town of Altenau is the starting point of this tour, which is characterised by many idyllic ponds and small lakes and can be undertaken on foot or by mountain bike. There are several nice places to stop for refreshments along the way. Highlights of the tour: - Mountain town of Altenau - Polstertal pond - Peacock ponds - Several nice places to stop for refreshments
- 3.8 (4)·Hard·22.4 km·Est. 6.5–7 hrCulturally rich circular hike in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. A beautiful circular hike through the Harz Mountains from Clausthal to Altenau and back. The route mostly leads along the Upper Harz Water Regal, past aqueducts and smaller reservoirs. As early as the 16th century, the ingenious water transport system was used to power the pumps and means of transport in the Harz mining industry. Today, the Upper Harz Water Management System is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You can also...
- Hard·27.2 km·Est. 8.5–9 hrPopular hike in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. From Clausthal-Zellerfeld to Altenau, you can experience a UNESCO World Heritage Site up close: the Upper Harz Water Regal (also known as the Upper Harz Water Management System), an extensive system of water pipes dating from the 16th to 19th centuries. The starting point is the street "Am Ostbahnhof" (car park at Aldi or Marktkauf). First walk a short distance along the main road in the direction of Altenau, then turn left onto a gravel...
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Schultal?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Schultal. On AllTrails.com/en-gb/, you'll find 10 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Schultal?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Schultal is From Altenau to the Schwarzenberg Koete, which has a 4.3 star rating from 34 reviews. This trail is 8.0 km long with an elevation gain of 276 m.
What is the longest trail near Schultal?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Schultal is Altenau - Brocken - Ilsestein - Eckertalsperre. This trail is estimated to be 62.9 km long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Schultal?
Schultal: With an ascent of 2,578 m, Altenau - Brocken - Ilsestein - Eckertalsperre has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Von Burg Sehusa auf den Brocken with 2,005 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Schultal?
The most popular and difficult trail near Schultal is Altenau - Wolfswarte - Okerstausee with a 4.5-star rating from 10 reviews.
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