Best trails near Steinkopf
4.2(48 reviews)
Steinkopf: 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. Steinkopf: Looking for a challenge? Choose from 6 more difficult routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Steinkopf are perfect for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.1 (32)·Moderate·15.6 km·Est. 4.5–5 hrPopular circular hike in the Harz National Park, Lower Saxony. Note: the first part of the route via the Reitstieg is steep in places and sturdy footwear is required. If you prefer a more relaxed hike, you can also take the Ackerstraße road there and back. However, the Reitstieg offers particularly beautiful views, including of the Hanskühnenburg rock. This beautiful nature hike combines the Reitstieg and the Ackerstraße to form a lovely loop. The starting point is the Stieglitzecke hiking...
- 4.6 (5)·Hard·22.9 kmBeautiful cross-country ski trail in the Harz National Park. If the conditions are good and the trail is freshly groomed, then you can experience the wintry, fairytale-like surroundings while doing physical exercise. Due to the length and the difference in altitude, a good level of fitness is required. There are plenty of parking spaces at the starting point in Sonneberg. Highlights: - fantastic winter landscape - idyllic expanse
- 4.4 (6)·Moderate·5.3 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrSteep circular hike in the Harz National Park, Lower Saxony. The Sösestein natural monument is a free-standing cliff around 10 metres high and is popular as a climbing rock. From the Stieglitzecke car park, the trail descends quite steeply into the Obere Sösetal valley, reaching the Sösestein after a few hundred metres. The Hammersteinklippe is also nearby and well worth a visit. The Morgenbrodtshütte is also on the way, where you can get a stamp for the Harz hiking pin. Highlights: -...
- 5.0 (4)·Hard·22.2 km·Est. 7–8 hrPanoramic hike in the Harz Nature Park near Clausthal-Zellerfeld, Lower Saxony. This hike through charming nature starts from the Steglitzecke car park up to the Hanskühnenburg and back. The tour has steep ascents in places and is therefore rather demanding. In summer one can cool off in the Kamschlacken outdoor pool. Highlights: - Hammerstein Cliff - Ackermoor - magnificent views
- 3.0 (1)·Moderate·13.7 km·Est. 4–4.5 hrIdyllic nature hike in the Harz National Park. It starts at the Stieglitzecke car park, which is located on the B498 between Clausthal-Zellerfeld and Braunlage. A short stretch parallel to the road, past the Magdeburger Hütte and off you go into the quiet forest. It goes gently downhill, past the Hanskuehnenburg, until you reach the headwaters of the Great Lonau. The small river then leads to Lonau, where there are also places to stop for refreshments. Highlights: - idyllic nature of the...
- Moderate·13.2 km·Est. 4.5–5 hrBeautiful hike in the Harz National Park, Lower Saxony. From the Stieglitzecke bus stop, the hike leads along the Ackerstraße into the forest and past the Steinkopf. It continues through the forest and the last stretch along the Große Kulmke until it joins the Sieber at the end. The journey can continue by bus in Sieber.
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Steinkopf?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Steinkopf. On AllTrails.com/en-gb/, you'll find 5 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Steinkopf?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Steinkopf is Stieglitzecke – Hanskühnenburg - Hammersteinklippe, which has a 4.1 star rating from 32 reviews. This trail is 15.6 km long with an elevation gain of 451 m.
What is the longest trail near Steinkopf?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Steinkopf is Wolfswarten Circular Route from Sonnenberg. This trail is estimated to be 22.9 km long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Steinkopf?
Steinkopf: With an ascent of 882 m, From the Stieglitzecke to the Hanskühneburg has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Wolfswarten Circular Route from Sonnenberg with 821 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Steinkopf?
The most popular and difficult trail near Steinkopf is Wolfswarten Circular Route from Sonnenberg with a 4.6-star rating from 5 reviews.