Best trails near Selke
4.1(13 reviews)
Selke: 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. Selke: Looking for a challenge? Choose from 5 more difficult routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Selke are perfect for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.5 (8)·Moderate·24 km·Est. 6.5–7 hrStage 1 of the long-distance hiking trail "Selketal-Stieg", Saxony-Anhalt. This is the first stage of the varied and beginner-friendly Selketal-Stieg trail, which runs for around 70 kilometres through the beautiful Harz mountains between Stiege and Quedlinburg. The first stage starts in Stiege and ends in Alexisbad. You can enjoy the Upper Selke Valley nature reserve, a mountain lake and numerous relics of mining in the Harz Mountains. There are overnight accommodation and refreshment stops....
- 4.0 (1)·Hard·37.3 km·Est. 10.5–11.5 hrVaried route in the Oberharz am Brocken, Saxony-Anhalt. Start and finish: Günthersberge. Route: Günthersberge - Mühltech - Katzsohlteich (HWN 172) - Selketal - Friedrichshöhe railway station - Albrechtshaus - Wüstung Selkefeld (HWN 055) - Stiege - Gasthaus Windenhütte (HWN 059) - Hohle Eiche (HWN 057) - Waldoase Hirschbüchenkopf (HWN 173) - Selketal - Günthersberge Highlights of the route: - Mountain lake - Katzsohl pond - Lower pond - Windenhütte hunting lodge
- 3.0 (1)·Easy·5.8 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrFamily-friendly hike in the Harz Nature Park, Saxony-Anhalt. This is a relaxed hike from Güntersberge railway station to Straßberg station. The route is fairly flat and follows the Selke river throughout. The picturesque Selke valley is a nature reserve, so you are not allowed to leave the paths and dogs must be kept on a lead. Highlights of the hike: - Güntersberge - Upper Selke Valley nature reserve - Elbingstalteich pond - Detour to the Falkenhof Harz owl sanctuary (optional)
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to hike near Selke?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Selke is Selketal-Stieg Etappe 1: Stiege - Alexisbad, which has a 4.5 star rating from 8 reviews. This trail is 24.0 km long with an elevation gain of 471 m.
What is the longest trail near Selke?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Selke is Rund um Güntersberge. This trail is estimated to be 37.3 km long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Selke?
Selke: With an ascent of 1,039 m, Rund um Güntersberge has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Breitenstein - Talsperre Kiliansteich - Stollberg with 863 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Selke?
The most popular and difficult trail near Selke is Rund um Güntersberge with a 4.0-star rating from 1 reviews.
