Best trails near Großes Spritzental
4.3(196 reviews)
Großes Spritzental: This area is best seen from the trail. Good news: 15 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. Großes Spritzental: Looking for a challenge? Choose from 14 more difficult routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Großes Spritzental are perfect for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.4 (44)·Moderate·14 km·Est. 5–5.5 hrPanoramic circular route in the Harz Mountains, Lower Saxony. A wonderful circular route through the varied Harz landscape. It starts at the car park on "Steile Wand Straße", but it is also possible to start at the Wolfwarte car park. However, this car park is very small. The path is partly stony and overgrown with roots. It is possible to collect 5 Harzer Wandernadel (Harz Mountains Walking Pin) stamps along the way. There are refreshment stops in Torfhaus. Highlights: - Nabental...
- 4.3 (27)·Hard·22.2 km·Est. 7–8 hrThis route is stage 2 of the Harz Witches’ Trail, a long-distance route crossing the Harz Mountains from Buntenbock to Torfhaus. The path leads through the heart of the Upper Harz, following the UNESCO World Heritage Upper Harz Water Management System. Hikers pass scenic mountain meadows and the ascent at the Steile Wand before reaching Torfhaus, which offers views of the Brocken. Stays occur in guesthouses and hotels in Buntenbock or Torfhaus, as wild camping is strictly prohibited in the...
- 3.7 (46)·Moderate·9.5 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrPopular hiking trail in the Harz National Park, Lower Saxony. A wonderful hike east of Altenau that leads to the Oberharz nature reserve. It starts at the parking lot on Steile Wand Straße. Along the Dammgraben it goes to the Magdeburger Weg, to the Nebentaler waterfall and past the Hedwigsblick vantage point. The Oberharzer Wasserregal, also known as the Upper Harz Water Management System, was created between the 16th and 19th centuries to divert and store water. It is considered the most...
- 4.6 (21)·Moderate·8.5 kmPopular circular route in the Harz National Park, Lower Saxony. Nice little hike from the large car park in Torfhaus to the Jungfernklippe and back over part of the Harzer Hexenstieg. In Torfhaus there are rest stops and the place is a popular starting point for further hikes in the Harz Mountains. Highlights of the hike: - Jungfernklippe - Nabental Waterfall - National Park Visitor Center Torfhaus
- 4.6 (16)·Hard·35.4 km·Est. 11–12 hrPopular hike in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. This almost 36-kilometre hike begins in beautiful Osterode am Harz, where it is worth spending some time. Passing the southern outskirts of Clausthal-Zellerfeld, you finally reach the Harz National Park. Highlights of the hike: - Osterode am Harz - National Park Visitor Centre in Torfhaus - Blueberry heads - Side trip to the Sösetalsperre dam (optional)
- 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 (7)·Hard·36.9 km·Est. 12.5–14 hrScenic circular hike in the Harz National Park, Lower Saxony. 37 km full of mountain peaks, incomparable views over the Harz Mountains and great trails. This round is suitable for trail runners in good physical condition as well as for hikers. On the Wurmberg and the Brocken there are cozy places to stop. There is parking in Torfhaus and a bus also goes here. Highlights of the hike: - National Park Visitor Center Torfhaus - Brocken - Wolfwarte - Wurmberg with lookout tower and mountain...
- 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...
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Großes Spritzental?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Großes Spritzental. On AllTrails.com/en-gb/, you'll find 12 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Großes Spritzental?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Großes Spritzental is Altenau - Torfhau Circular Route, which has a 4.4 star rating from 44 reviews. This trail is 14.0 km long with an elevation gain of 635 m.
What is the longest trail near Großes Spritzental?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Großes Spritzental is Brocken via Koenigskopf - Harz Tour 2. This trail is estimated to be 63.9 km long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Großes Spritzental?
Großes Spritzental: With an ascent of 2,632 m, Brocken via Koenigskopf - Harz Tour 2 has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Altenau - Brocken - Ilsestein - Eckertalsperre with 2,578 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Großes Spritzental?
The most popular and difficult trail near Großes Spritzental is Harz Witches' Trail Stage 2: Buntenbock - Torfhaus with a 4.3-star rating from 27 reviews.