Best trails near Shingle-top
4.0(34 reviews)
Shingle-top: This area is best seen from the trail. Good news: 6 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. Shingle-top: Looking for a challenge? Choose from 6 more difficult routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Shingle-top are perfect for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 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
- 4.0 (3)·Hard·20.3 km·Est. 6–6.5 hrBeautiful hike in the Harz National Park, Lower Saxony. This official route of the Harz Club starts at a parking lot in Osterode and leads up to the Hanskühnenburg, where there is a restaurant and a lookout tower. First the hike leads along the Nasser Weg, later along the Ackerfastweg. The trail sign is a blue triangle on a white background. Highlights: - Hanskühnenburg observation tower
- 4.0 (6)·Moderate·11.6 km·Est. 3.5–4 hrVaried circular hike in Osterode am Harz, Lower Saxony. A short, challenging hike to the Schindelkopf in the Harz Mountains with a beautiful, typical Harz Köte. The ascent to the Köte involves a few metres in altitude and is not necessarily suitable for beginners. Highlights of the tour: - Osterode elevated reservoir - Shady forest paths - Eipenke - Tailor's pond - Waldvodel station
- 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...
- 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
What are the different types of hiking trails near Shingle-top?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Shingle-top. On AllTrails.com/en-gb/, you'll find 6 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Shingle-top?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Shingle-top is From the Schwarzen Brücke to the Schindelkopf, which has a 4.1 star rating from 7 reviews. This trail is 9.7 km long with an elevation gain of 433 m.
What is the longest trail near Shingle-top?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Shingle-top is Osterode - Kamschlacken - Bergstadt Altenau. This trail is estimated to be 54.4 km long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Shingle-top?
Shingle-top: 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 Harzer BaudenSteig Etappe 2: Lerbach - Sieber with 836 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Shingle-top?
The most popular and difficult trail near Shingle-top is Harzklub 13A: Osterode - Hanskühnenburg with a 4.0-star rating from 3 reviews.