Best trails near Schwarze Tal
4.2(4 reviews)
Schwarze Tal: 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. Schwarze Tal: Looking for a challenge? Choose from 5 more difficult routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Schwarze Tal are perfect for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.0 (1)·Hard·38.5 km·Est. 11–12 hrPopular 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...
- 3.5 (2)·Hard·26.9 km·Est. 8.5–9.5 hrThis 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...
- 5.0 (1)·Hard·43.1 km·Est. 14–15 hrThis 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...
- Hard·24.6 km·Est. 7.5–8 hrChallenging hike in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. This route covers almost 27 kilometres from Osterrode railway station to the Dammhaus bus stop. Along the way, you can enjoy beautiful views as well as the Sösetalsperre, the oldest valley water reservoir of the Harz waterworks, and smaller bodies of water such as the Bärenbrucher Teich. Highlights of the hike: - Sösetalsperre dam - Osterrode - Idyllic forest paths - Blueberry heads
- Hard·54.4 km·Est. 18.5–20.5 hrChallenging circular hike or mountain bike tour in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. This almost 54-kilometre loop, which leads from Osterode to the Harz National Park, can be completed on foot or by mountain bike. If you are travelling on foot, you can spend the night in Altenau or Kamschlacken and hike the tour in several daily stages. Highlights of the route: - Osterode am Harz - Side trip to Altenau - Sösetalsperre dam - Großer Mittelberg - Großer Breitenberg
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to hike near Schwarze Tal?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Schwarze Tal is OS2 - Great Freedom Harz, which has a 4.0 star rating from 1 reviews. This trail is 38.5 km long with an elevation gain of 1,134 m.
What is the longest trail near Schwarze Tal?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Schwarze Tal is Osterode - Kamschlacken - Bergstadt Altenau. This trail is estimated to be 54.4 km long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Schwarze Tal?
Schwarze Tal: With an ascent of 2,474 m, Osterode - Kamschlacken - Bergstadt Altenau has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Breitenberge - Harz Tour 3 with 1,696 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Schwarze Tal?
The most popular and difficult trail near Schwarze Tal is OS2 - Great Freedom Harz with a 4.0-star rating from 1 reviews.
