Best trails near Tränketal
4.0(63 reviews)
Tränketal: This area is best seen from the trail. Good news: 7 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. Tränketal: Looking for a challenge? Choose from 7 more difficult routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Tränketal are perfect for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.3 (27)·Hard·22.2 km·Est. 7–8 hrThis 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...
- 4.6 (16)·Hard·35.4 km·Est. 11–12 hrPopular 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)
- 3.2 (4)·Moderate·22.9 km·Est. 7–8 hrVaried 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
- 3.8 (4)·Hard·22.4 km·Est. 6.5–7 hrCulturally 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...
- 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·27.2 km·Est. 8.5–9 hrPopular 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...
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Tränketal?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Tränketal. On AllTrails.com/en-gb/, you'll find 5 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Tränketal?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Tränketal is Harz Witches' Trail Stage 2: Buntenbock - Torfhaus, which has a 4.3 star rating from 27 reviews. This trail is 22.2 km long with an elevation gain of 984 m.
What is the longest trail near Tränketal?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Tränketal is Breitenberge - Harz Tour 3. This trail is estimated to be 43.1 km long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Tränketal?
Tränketal: With an ascent of 1,696 m, Breitenberge - Harz Tour 3 has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is From Osterode to Torfhaus via Hexenstieg with 1,590 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Tränketal?
The most popular and difficult trail near Tränketal is Harz Witches' Trail Stage 2: Buntenbock - Torfhaus with a 4.3-star rating from 27 reviews.