Best trails near Sösestausee
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Sösestausee: This area is best seen from the trail. Good news: 10 trails will get you there, including hiking and camping trails. Plan your trip with hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you. Sösestausee: Looking for a challenge? Choose from 10 more difficult routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Sösestausee are perfect for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts.
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- 3.8 (18)·Moderate·10.8 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrPopular circular hike in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. This 10-kilometre hike near Osterode am Harz takes you around the Sösetalsperre reservoir. The reservoir was built in 1931 and is now used to supply drinking water, among other things. You can also fish here. Highlights of the hike: - Sösetalsperre dam - Beautiful views - climbing wall
- 4.1 (7)·Moderate·9.7 km·Est. 3.5–4 hrCircular hike in Lower Saxony, Germany. Starting from the car park, the route initially takes you on a large loop through the forest, which is sometimes lighter and sometimes denser. Once you have passed the Schindelkopf on the right up to the highest point of the hike, turn left to reach the Sösetalsperre reservoir. Follow the banks of the dam to the Sösetalsperre and back to the starting point.
- 3.5 (15)·Moderate·14.3 km·Est. 5–5.5 hrVaried and idyllic circular trail near Clausthal-Zellerfeld, Lower Saxony. The route leads from the dam of the reservoir via the Schindelkopf, the Haspelkopf, the Hanskühnenburg and the Großer Breitenberg back to the dam. This route is accessible all year round and also makes for a lovely winter walk. Highlights: - Wonderful views - Local flora and fauna - Varied natural landscapes
- 4.3 (3)·Hard·19 km·Est. 6.5–7 hrSecond stage of the varied HarzerBaudensteig long-distance hiking trail in the Harz Mountains. This is the second stage of the popular HarzerBaudensteig long-distance hiking trail, which runs through the Harz Mountains. It starts in Lerbach and goes all the way to Sieber. In addition to the beautiful high moor landscapes of the Harz National Park, the route leads to the idyllically situated Sösestausee. This supplies the region around Göttingen and the area around Hanover with drinking...
- 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...
- 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
- 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
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Sösestausee?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Sösestausee. On AllTrails.com/en-gb/, you'll find 9 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Sösestausee?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Sösestausee is Soesetalsperre Loop, which has a 3.8 star rating from 18 reviews. This trail is 10.8 km long with an elevation gain of 328 m.
What is the longest trail near Sösestausee?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Sösestausee is Osterode - Kamschlacken - Bergstadt Altenau. This trail is estimated to be 54.4 km long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Sösestausee?
Sösestausee: 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 OS2 - Great Freedom Harz with 1,134 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Sösestausee?
The most popular and difficult trail near Sösestausee is Hexenhimmel-Runde (OS3) with a 5.0-star rating from 2 reviews.
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