Best trails near Okerstausee
4.0(170 reviews)
Okerstausee: This area is best seen from the trail. Good news: 13 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. Okerstausee: Looking for a challenge? Choose from 13 more difficult routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Okerstausee 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...
- 4.3 (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
- 4.2 (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...
- 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....
- 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 (9)·Hard·39.1 km·Est. 12–13.5 hrVaried mountain bike tour in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. This almost 41-kilometre MTB tour starts in Hahnenklee and leads via the Romkerhalle kingdom to the Okertalsperre reservoir. Again and again you are accompanied by pretty little streams such as the Lange Bramke as you cycle through dense forests. There are refreshment stops along the way. Highlights of the tour: - Oker dam - Romkerhalle ("smallest kingdom in the world") - marvellous forest paths
- 4.1 (6)·Moderate·37.3 km·Est. 11.5–12.5 hrPopular mountain bike tour in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. This beautiful half-day MTB tour is characterised by several ascents and descents as well as idyllic waters. The highest point of the route is the summit of the Schalke, from whose viewing tower you can enjoy magnificent views of the Harz mountain landscape. Another highlight is the mighty Okertalsperre reservoir - one of the few reservoirs in the Harz where swimming is permitted. Highlights of the tour: - UNESCO World...
- 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
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Okerstausee?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Okerstausee. On AllTrails.com/en-gb/, you'll find 6 hiking trails, 5 mountain biking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Okerstausee?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Okerstausee 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 Okerstausee?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Okerstausee 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 Okerstausee?
Okerstausee: 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 Okerstausee?
The most popular and difficult trail near Okerstausee is Altenau - Wolfswarte - Okerstausee with a 4.5-star rating from 10 reviews.
