Best trails near Kleines Okertal
4.4(225 reviews)
Kleines Okertal: This area is best seen from the trail. Good news: 17 trails will get you there, including hiking and camping trails. Plan your trip with hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you. Kleines Okertal: Looking for a challenge? Choose from 17 more difficult routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Kleines Okertal 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 (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
- 4.3 (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...
- 4.1 (28)·Hard·16.1 km·Est. 5.5–6 hrScenic circular route in the Harz National Park, Lower Saxony. A beautiful circular route that starts at the Roseweg car park and leads up to the Wolfswarte. The rough-looking Wolfswarte consists of weather-beaten Acker-Bruchberg quartzite and is a treeless hilltop near the Bruchberg summit. When the weather is clear, you have a great view of the surroundings and the Brocken from here. The way back to the car is via the Butterstieg, the Förster-Ludwig-Platz and along the...
- 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 (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
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Kleines Okertal?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Kleines Okertal. On AllTrails.com/en-gb/, you'll find 15 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Kleines Okertal?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Kleines Okertal 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 Kleines Okertal?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Kleines Okertal 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 Kleines Okertal?
Kleines Okertal: 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 Kleines Okertal?
The most popular and difficult trail near Kleines Okertal is Harz Witches' Trail Stage 2: Buntenbock - Torfhaus with a 4.3-star rating from 27 reviews.