Best trails near Sachsensteinwand
4.4(69 reviews)
Sachsensteinwand: This area is best seen from the trail. Good news: 5 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. Sachsensteinwand: Explore this area from one of 2 easy hiking routes or discover child friendly routes for your next family trip. Sachsensteinwand: Looking for a challenge? Choose from 3 more difficult routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Sachsensteinwand are perfect for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.0 (42)·Easy·5.6 kmVaried circular hike in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. Short hike from Walkenried in the direction of Sachsenstein and to the Helbing hut with a Harz hiking pin stamp. There are a few short but steep climbs. Highlights of the hike: - Sachsenstein Castle - Spatenborn meadow - Andreasteich pond - Höllteich pond - Beautiful forest paths
- 4.8 (13)·Moderate·11.6 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrA highlight-packed circular hike around Walkenried in the Harz Mountains, Lower Saxony. Many idyllic ponds, a striking rock massif, a castle ruin and great views in beautiful natural surroundings - the circular trail from Walkenried in the Harz foothills has it all. The route winds up and down from Walkenried via Bad Sachsa to Neuhof and back through forest and open terrain. Highlights: - Prior Teich outdoor forest pool - Sachsenstein castle ruins - Sachsenstein cliff - Lower crane pond -...
- 4.0 (4)·Moderate·15.1 km·Est. 4–4.5 hrPopular circular hike in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. You can hardly get more variety than on this Harz hike; it takes you past historic buildings such as the ruins of Sachsenstein Castle, through unspoilt natural landscapes around the Itelteich pond and through the beautiful little town of Walkenried. Highlights of the hike: - Itelteich nature reserve - Sachsenstein Castle - Walkenried Monastery - St Andrew's Pond
- 5.0 (1)·Hard·24.1 km·Est. 7–7.5 hrThis route follows stage 6 of the Harzer Grenzweg, a long-distance trail from Hornburg to Tettenborn, beginning in Hohegeiß and ending in Tettenborn. The final segment leads along a forested ridge line through the Green Belt, passing the historic Drei-Länder-Stein monument from 1749 and the remnants of the Wendeleiche viewpoint. Hikers encounter distant views of the Brocken summit before descending through open fields, rural villages, the Sachsensteinhütte, historic gypsum kilns, and the...
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to hike near Sachsensteinwand?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Sachsensteinwand is From Walkenried to Sachsenstein Castle, which has a 4.0 star rating from 42 reviews. This trail is 5.6 km long with an elevation gain of 149 m.
What is the longest trail near Sachsensteinwand?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Sachsensteinwand is Harz Border Trail Stage 6: Hohegeiß - Bad Sachsa. This trail is estimated to be 24.1 km long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Sachsensteinwand?
Sachsensteinwand: With an ascent of 500 m, Harz Border Trail Stage 6: Hohegeiß - Bad Sachsa has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Walkenried - Itelteich - Burg Sachsenstein with 394 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Sachsensteinwand?
The most popular and difficult trail near Sachsensteinwand is Harz Border Trail Stage 6: Hohegeiß - Bad Sachsa with a 5.0-star rating from 1 reviews.
