Best trails near Trudenstein
4.5(120 reviews)
Trudenstein: This area is best seen from the trail. Good news: 9 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. Trudenstein: Looking for a challenge? Choose from 9 more difficult routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Trudenstein are perfect for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.3 (52)·Hard·20.4 km·Est. 7–7.5 hrThis route is stage 3 of the Harz Witches' Trail, crossing the Harz Mountains from Torfhaus to Drei Annen Hohne. The path follows the historic Goetheweg through the Harz National Park up to the summit of the Brocken, the highest peak in Northern Germany. Hikers traverse unique high moors and mystical spruce forests before descending via the Glashüttenweg toward the Trudenstein rock formation. Overnight stays are available in mountain hotels and hiker hostels in Torfhaus, on the Brocken...
- 4.5 (24)·Hard·20.1 km·Est. 7–8 hrThis hike leads to the summit of the Brocken, at 1,141 metres the highest mountain in the Harz Mountains and northern Germany. The trail leads through the Harz National Park, where nature is often left to its own devices and forms an impressive wilderness of gnarled spruce trees and raised bogs. The treeless summit plateau has a harsh climate and is home to rare plants such as the Brocken anemone and the Brocken hawkweed. Historically, the mountain is known as "Blocksberg" due to legends...
- 4.4 (21)·Hard·29.1 km·Est. 9.5–10.5 hrPopular, exciting hiking trail in the Harz National Park, Saxony-Anhalt. The hike from Drei Annen Hohne to the Brocken runs along the Glashüttenweg and is a varied and scenic hiking trail. The ascent to the Brocken follows the railway parallel path and leads through deep, romantic forests. The ascent is constantly moderate. The route finally returns via Schierke along the Oberer Königsberger Weg. Part of the trail runs along a busy road. The trail is very popular, which is why it is often...
- 4.1 (14)·Hard·18.3 km·Est. 6–6.5 hrVaried hiking trail in the Harz National Park, Saxony-Anhalt. A great circular route that starts at the Drei Annen Hohne train station. You walk partly on well-developed gravel paths and then also on small rustic hiking and footpaths. At many points on the tour you have a great view or can be enchanted by the impressive rock formations. There are rest stops and benches to rest and have a picnic. Highlights of the hike: - HohneHof nature experience center - Ottofels - Leisten Cliff -...
- 3.8 (4)·Hard·45.1 km·Est. 14–15.5 hrThis hike leads along the legendary Goethe Trail from Torfhaus to the summit of the Brocken, the highest mountain in the Harz Mountains. The route starts right at the large car park in Torfhaus, directly opposite the Torfhaus National Park Visitor Centre. From the starting point, the trail first leads through the Great Torfhaus Moor, one of the oldest raised bogs in the Harz National Park. Wooden boardwalks take you across the sensitive moorland soil, where rare plants such as the...
- 5.0 (2)·Hard·48.4 km·Est. 15–16.5 hrChallenging MTB tour in the Harz National Park. The varied and strenuous route leads past the Eckertalsperre via the Hirtenstieg to the Brocken. The ascent is sometimes so steep there that you have to get off and push yourself. On the other hand, once you have reached the top, you have made the greatest effort and from now on the rest of the way is downhill with a slight incline. Fabulous views, idyllic streams and incredibly vast forests await on the way. Accessible by bus and train. There...
- 5.0 (1)·Hard·40.7 km·Est. 13.5–14.5 hrVaried tour in the Harz National Park, Lower Saxony. The tour starts at the Steinerne Renne train station and leads up and down through the rocky landscape of the Harz Mountains. There are numerous accommodation options along the way, so it makes sense to divide the hike into several sections. In Schierke there is also a rest stop. Highlights: - Rennercliffs - Ottofels - Schnarcher Cliff - HohneHof nature experience center
- Hard·26.7 km·Est. 9–10 hrChallenging and beautiful mountain bike tour in the Harz National Park. Here you will find an impressive panorama, demanding rides and a lot of peace and quiet. The first section leads mostly uphill to the Zeterklippen, from where there is a great view of the Brocken and Wernigerode. In the warm season, heat and bark beetles sometimes attack the coniferous forest and then gives the route a post-apocalyptic note. Accessible by bus and train. Except for a few shelters, there are no places to...
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Trudenstein?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Trudenstein. On AllTrails.com/en-gb/, you'll find 7 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Trudenstein?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Trudenstein is Harz Witches’ Trail Stage 3: Torfhaus - Drei Annen Hohne, which has a 4.3 star rating from 52 reviews. This trail is 20.4 km long with an elevation gain of 746 m.
What is the longest trail near Trudenstein?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Trudenstein is Bad Harzburg - Brocken. This trail is estimated to be 48.4 km long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Trudenstein?
Trudenstein: With an ascent of 1,835 m, Bad Harzburg - Brocken has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Torfhaus - Brocken with 1,698 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Trudenstein?
The most popular and difficult trail near Trudenstein is Harz Witches’ Trail Stage 3: Torfhaus - Drei Annen Hohne with a 4.3-star rating from 52 reviews.
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- Barenberg
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- Ruine Elendsburg
- Marschlebertal
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