Best trails near Geitstein
3.7(65 reviews)
Geitstein: This area is best seen from the trail. Good news: 7 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. Geitstein: Looking for a challenge? Choose from 7 more difficult routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Geitstein are perfect for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 3.8 (29)·Moderate·11.9 km·Est. 4–4.5 hrPopular circular hike in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. The Kästenklippentour is a certified premium hiking trail in the Harz Mountains. There are a few climbs on this route, which requires a certain level of fitness. However, the route to the unique rock formations of the Kästeklippen is well worth the effort, with excellent signposting throughout with the "Alten vom Berge" symbol. The route leads through the Gläseken valley and the Schlackental valley, repeatedly along small bubbling...
- 3.7 (12)·Moderate·5.1 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrPopular circular hike in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. The route is quite short, but somewhat hilly. Sometimes you walk on a soft track, but mostly on firm farm tracks. You can park at the end of the road "Am Silberborn", where there is a car park. Highlights of the hike: - Elfensteine - Harzburg window (viewpoint) - Gläsecken valley
- 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
- 4.5 (3)·Moderate·12.4 kmBeautiful running route in the Harz Mountains, Lower Saxony. This is the 12km route of the 16th Bad Harzburg mountain marathon event from 2023. The event takes place every year on Whitsun Saturday and offers various running, walking and Nordic walking routes of different lengths. The start is at the sports park. Highlights: - fantastic Harz landscape - shared running experience
- 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...
- 2.3 (11)·Moderate·8 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrVaried circular hike in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. This fantastic route offers pretty much everything you would expect from a Harz hike: Great views, mountain peaks, idyllic forest and a pretty stream valley. Also recommended for families with slightly older children. Highlights of the hike: - Bleichetal - Harzburg window - Bad Harzburg wildlife park (optional) - Summit of the Elfenstein
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Geitstein?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Geitstein. On AllTrails.com/en-gb/, you'll find 5 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Geitstein?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Geitstein is Kästeklippentour, which has a 3.8 star rating from 29 reviews. This trail is 11.9 km long with an elevation gain of 452 m.
What is the longest trail near Geitstein?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Geitstein is Bad Harzburg - Huthberg - Radauberg. This trail is estimated to be 33.5 km long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Geitstein?
Geitstein: With an ascent of 1,366 m, Bad Harzburg - Huthberg - Radauberg has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Bad Harzburg to the Ahrendsberger cliffs with 1,326 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Geitstein?
The most popular and difficult trail near Geitstein is Bad Harzburg to the Ahrendsberger cliffs with a 3.7-star rating from 6 reviews.
