Best trails near Selketal
4.2(113 reviews)
Selketal: This area is best seen from the trail. Good news: 17 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. Selketal: Explore this area from one of 4 easy hiking routes or discover child friendly routes for your next family trip. Selketal: Looking for a challenge? Choose from 13 more difficult routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Selketal are perfect for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 3.7 (22)·Easy·4.2 km·Est. 1–1.5 hrBeautiful and short excursion in the Harz Mountains, Saxony-Anhalt. The short hike starts directly at the car park at the "Gartenhaus". There are toilets and a restaurant here, so you can stop for a bite to eat after visiting the castle. There is also a bus stop ("Gartenhaus") nearby for travelling to and from the castle by public transport. Falkenstein Castle is the only castle in the Harz Mountains and is particularly famous because Eike von Repgow wrote the Sachsenspiegel, the first...
- 4.2 (15)·Moderate·7.6 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrScenic hiking tour in Harzgerode, Saxony-Anhalt. The start is in Alexisbad and takes you straight into the forest. This is a shorter route in the region but very varied. Highlights of the tour: - Wonderful views - Local flora and fauna - Köthener hut - Pioneer trail - Luisentempel
- 4.1 (12)·Moderate·14.2 km·Est. 4.5–5 hrScenic circular route in Harzgerode, Saxony-Anhalt Whether you run or walk, this route offers many beautiful views of the local natural landscapes. Highlights: - Wonderful views - Varied natural landscape - Local flora and fauna ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Further information about the cliff run: http://www.klippenlauf.de/
- 4.3 (13)·Hard·5.8 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrStage 2 of the long-distance hiking trail "Selketal-Stieg", Saxony-Anhalt. This is the second stage of the varied and beginner-friendly Selketal-Stieg trail, which is around 70 kilometres long and leads through the beautiful Harz mountains between Stiege and Quedlinburg. The starting point of the second stage is Alexisbad and the section ends in Meisdorf. Cliff paths, trails over mountain ridges and sunken paths promise plenty of variety. In addition to marvellous nature, cultural and...
- 4.4 (11)·Moderate·9.8 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrEventful hike around Alexisbad, Saxony-Anhalt. Beautiful short hike that leads via the Selkestieg to two stamping points for the Harz hiking badges. This route also has some highlights to offer - three great viewpoints, impressive cliffs, the Köthener Hütte and the 400 metre high Schalkenburg, all in beautiful forest. HIghlights: - Beautiful view - Habichtstein viewpoint - Luisenklippe - Chapel view - Köthener hut - Schalkenburg Castle
- 4.1 (9)·Easy·2.4 km·Est. 0.5–1 hrFamily-friendly circular hiking trail in the Harz Nature Park, Saxony-Anhalt. This beautiful circular trail runs once around the Güntersberg mountain lake. You pass several information boards on the nature trail. The first 500 metres are along the road, the rest of the way through beautiful forest. Highlights of the hike: - Güntersberge mountain lake - Katzsohl pond
- 4.7 (7)·Hard·24 km·Est. 6.5–7.5 hrPanoramic hike in the Harz National Park, Saxony-Anhalt. We start at the car park in Selkemühle and take you through the beautiful natural landscape of the Harz Mountains. Wonderful views will accompany you. Refreshment stops are available along the route. Highlights of the tour: - Wonderful views - Local flora and fauna - Fantastic natural landscape - Harz National Park
- 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....
- 4.4 (6)·Moderate·5.5 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrLeisurely hike through the Selke valley This relaxed hiking route takes you through the Selketal valley to Falkenstein Castle. Along the way is the Hotel & Restaurant zum Falken, which invites you to linger. The way back can easily be covered on foot or by a small railway. Admission to the castle is charged.
- 3.8 (4)·Moderate·15.8 km·Est. 5–5.5 hrScenic hiking trail in Harzgerode, Saxony-Anhalt. Beautiful hike through the Selke valley from IV Friedrichshammer via the Anhalt ruins on towards Selkemühle, the refuge on Mettenberg and back via the umbrella. For collectors of the Harz hiking pin, there are 5 stamp points to collect here. Highlights of the route: - Wonderful views along the route - Great natural landscapes
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Selketal?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Selketal. On AllTrails.com/en-gb/, you'll find 13 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Selketal?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Selketal is Burg Falkenstein, which has a 3.7 star rating from 22 reviews. This trail is 4.2 km long with an elevation gain of 117 m.
What is the longest trail near Selketal?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Selketal is Rund um Güntersberge. This trail is estimated to be 37.3 km long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Selketal?
Selketal: 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 Selketal?
The most popular and difficult trail near Selketal is Selketal Stieg Stage 2: Alexisbad - Meisdorf with a 4.3-star rating from 13 reviews.
