Best trails near Obere Lerchenkappe

This 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...

Popular 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)

Popular mountain bike tour in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. The OS2 circular route leads from the south-western edge of the Harz Mountains to the Clausthal plateau. You pass many ponds and ditches, which are now part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site "Oberharzer Wasserregal". A long climb on a gravelled road to Buntenbock is probably the biggest challenge on this route. However, there are also plenty of single trail sections and downhill stretches. Highlights of the tour: - Varied...

This picturesque circular route offers a comprehensive hike through the forests of the Harz Mountains and around the expansive Sösetalsperre reservoir. The route leads through a landscape of dense mixed forests and rolling hills, with several viewpoints of the reservoir and the surrounding peaks. The trail uses a mixture of well-marked forest roads and narrow forest paths. This area is part of the historic Upper Harz Water Regal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site dating back several centuries. On...

This circular tour offers a deep immersion in the lush spruce and beech forests of the southern Harz and leads to the panoramic peaks of the Breitenberge. The trail is characterised by steady ascents and descents through quiet valleys and offers a peaceful escape into the nature of Lower Saxony. Hikers enjoy sweeping views across the Oder Valley to the distant peaks of the Hochharz. The region is steeped in history, as the surrounding forests were once a vital resource for the historic mining...

Challenging hike in the Harz Mountains, Lower Saxony. This route connects the two pretty villages of Hahnenklee and Osterode in the Harz Mountains. For the most part, you hike along two of the most famous hiking trails in the Harz: the Harz Border Trail and the Harz Witches' Trail. There are several places to stop for refreshments and campsites, so the hike can easily be split into several daily stages if required. Highlights of the hike: - Hahnenklee - Beautiful views over the Harz...

This is the official route of the Harzer Hexentrail. This is a charitable, annual hiking and running event in Osterode am Harz. On this 60 km long route you have to overcome an altitude difference of 1650 metres. -------------------------------------------------- Further information on the Harz Witches' Trail: https://www.harzer-hexentrail.de/