Best trails near Polstertal

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 circular hike in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. A beautiful forest hike in the Harz Nature Park. Along the way you pass some pretty bodies of water such as the Hirschler pond. There is a nice place to stop for refreshments about half way round. Highlights of the hike: - Hirschler pond - Jägersbleeker pond

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)

Varied circular hike in the Harz National Park, Lower Saxony. The mountain town of Altenau is the starting point of this tour, which is characterised by many idyllic ponds and small lakes and can be undertaken on foot or by mountain bike. There are several nice places to stop for refreshments along the way. Highlights of the tour: - Mountain town of Altenau - Polstertal pond - Peacock ponds - Several nice places to stop for refreshments

Culturally rich circular hike in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. A beautiful circular hike through the Harz Mountains from Clausthal to Altenau and back. The route mostly leads along the Upper Harz Water Regal, past aqueducts and smaller reservoirs. As early as the 16th century, the ingenious water transport system was used to power the pumps and means of transport in the Harz mining industry. Today, the Upper Harz Water Management System is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You can also...

Demanding 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

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/

Popular hike in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. From Clausthal-Zellerfeld to Altenau, you can experience a UNESCO World Heritage Site up close: the Upper Harz Water Regal (also known as the Upper Harz Water Management System), an extensive system of water pipes dating from the 16th to 19th centuries. The starting point is the street "Am Ostbahnhof" (car park at Aldi or Marktkauf). First walk a short distance along the main road in the direction of Altenau, then turn left onto a gravel...