Best trails near Langes Tal
3.8(111 reviews)
Langes Tal: This area is best seen from the trail. Good news: 9 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. Langes Tal: Looking for a challenge? Choose from 9 more difficult routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Langes Tal are perfect for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 3.9 (48)·Moderate·12.9 km·Est. 4.5–5 hrPopular hike in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. Amid the idyllic Harz landscape lies the Okertalsperre near Schulenburg, one of the most popular destinations in the Harz region. 46.85 million m³ of water can be stored behind the 260 m long and 67 m high dam wall. This route leads from the parking lot at the Vorsperre around the eastern arm of the largest dam in Lower Saxony and offers a lot of variety with great views, idyllic forest and lovely places to stop for refreshments. Hikers for...
- 4.2 (35)·Moderate·10.6 km·Est. 4–4.5 hrPopular circular hike in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. This hike starts at the car park at the Okertalsperre reservoir. Starting with a great view, the route follows the shore for a while and finally climbs up to the Ahrendsberg cliffs. Forest and open areas alternate. The route continues along the Jägerstieg to the waterfall. Boat trips can be taken at the Oker dam before or after the hike. Due to tree felling work, the path may be blocked by lying trees, which can be...
- 3.3 (17)·Moderate·19.2 km·Est. 6–6.5 hrPopular cycle tour in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. This beautiful route takes you around the Oker dam. You cycle mostly on paved paths. Please note: you may have to push your bike for a few hundred metres. Highlights of the route: - Oker dam - Beautiful views - well-maintained paths
- 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...
- 3.0 (4)·Moderate·16.7 km·Est. 5.5–6 hrChallenging mountain bike tour in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. This is a fantastically beautiful, but also very challenging mountain bike tour in the Hochharz. Starting from Schulenberg, you cycle once around the Oker dam, partly along roads and partly on natural trails. Highlights of the tour: - Oker dam - Beautiful views - Varied trails
- 4.0 (1)·Hard·63.1 km·Est. 18.5–20.5 hrDemanding mountain bike tour in the Harz National Park, Lower Saxony. A demanding tour, which is based on the Tour O11 of the Volksbankarena Harz. It is possible to make a detour to the wild cat enclosure on the way back. Highlights of the route: - Okertalsperre - NSG Oberharz - Radau Berg - Marienteich
- Hard·39.1 km·Est. 12.5–13.5 hrA challenging mountain bike tour that leads around the Oker dam in the Upper Harz. The route runs along a mixture of wide forest tracks and narrower paths through dense spruce forests. There are longer climbs that are rewarded with sweeping views over the water surface of the reservoir and the surrounding low mountain range landscape. The tour offers an intensive experience of nature in the typical Harz landscape.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to hike near Langes Tal?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Langes Tal is Okertalsperre Circular, which has a 3.9 star rating from 48 reviews. This trail is 12.9 km long with an elevation gain of 573 m.
What is the longest trail near Langes Tal?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Langes Tal is MTB Tour Variante 0 11: Brüche und Bäche. This trail is estimated to be 63.1 km long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Langes Tal?
Langes Tal: With an ascent of 2,060 m, MTB Tour Variante 0 11: Brüche und Bäche has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Zu den Kästeklippen über dem Okertal with 1,585 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Langes Tal?
The most popular and difficult trail near Langes Tal is Zu den Kästeklippen über dem Okertal with a 4.5-star rating from 5 reviews.