Osterode - Kamschlacken - Bergstadt Altenau
54.4kmLength
2,474mElevation gain
18.5–20.5hrEstimated time
Circular
Challenging 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
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Top sights
Fieke Märtens Brunnen
Spring
Großes Okertal
Valley
Großes Morgensbrotstal
Valley
Köhlerhütte
Weather shelter
Branderklippe
Cliff
Eisenquelle
Spring
Sösetal-Vorsperre
Lake
Söse
River
Kleines Morgenbrotstal
Valley
Großes Mollental
Valley
Kleines Sösetal
Valley
Sösestausee
Lake
Hangental
Valley
Shingle-top
Peak
Aussichtspunkt Feenhöhe
Viewpoint
Kleines Hungerloch
Valley
Morgenbrodshütte
Hut
Köte Schindelkopf
Hut
Waldtier-Memorie
Attraction
Eleonorenblick
Viewpoint
Eleonorenhütte
Hut
Wolfstal
Valley
Allertal
Valley
Kleines Mollental
Valley
Sösestein
Cliff
Campingplatz Eulenburg
Campsite
Großer Breitenberg
Peak
Quitschental
Valley
Großes Herrental
Valley
Drecktal
Valley
Großer Roland
Peak
Sösetal
Valley
Brandkopf
Peak
Bösenberg
Peak
Chicken head
Peak
Kleiner Roland
Peak
Großes Hental
Valley
Schwarze Tal
Valley
Großes Kautztal
Valley
Großer Mittelberg
Peak
Top sights
Fieke Märtens Brunnen
Spring
Großes Okertal
Valley
Großes Morgensbrotstal
Valley
Köhlerhütte
Weather shelter
Branderklippe
Cliff
Eisenquelle
Spring
Sösetal-Vorsperre
Lake
Söse
River
Kleines Morgenbrotstal
Valley
Großes Mollental
Valley
Kleines Sösetal
Valley
Sösestausee
Lake
Hangental
Valley
Shingle-top
Peak
Aussichtspunkt Feenhöhe
Viewpoint
Kleines Hungerloch
Valley
Morgenbrodshütte
Hut
Köte Schindelkopf
Hut
Waldtier-Memorie
Attraction
Eleonorenblick
Viewpoint
Eleonorenhütte
Hut
Wolfstal
Valley
Allertal
Valley
Kleines Mollental
Valley
Sösestein
Cliff
Campingplatz Eulenburg
Campsite
Großer Breitenberg
Peak
Quitschental
Valley
Großes Herrental
Valley
Drecktal
Valley
Großer Roland
Peak
Sösetal
Valley
Brandkopf
Peak
Bösenberg
Peak
Chicken head
Peak
Kleiner Roland
Peak
Großes Hental
Valley
Schwarze Tal
Valley
Großes Kautztal
Valley
Großer Mittelberg
Peak
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Frequently asked questions
What’s helpful to know about this trail?
Experience this 54.4-km circular trail near Osterode am Harz, Lower Saxony. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 18 h 13 min to complete. This trail is great for backpacking, camping, and hiking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are April through October.
What is the expected weather this week for Osterode - Kamschlacken - Bergstadt Altenau?
Expected weather for Osterode - Kamschlacken - Bergstadt Altenau for the next 5 days is:
- Fri 25 September - 20 degrees/clear
- Sat 26 September - 21.6 degrees/clear
- Sun 27 September - 23.7 degrees/clear
- Mon 28 September - 25.4 degrees/clear
- Tue 29 September - 22.4 degrees/clear
Where is Osterode - Kamschlacken - Bergstadt Altenau located?
Osterode - Kamschlacken - Bergstadt Altenau is a trail located in Osterode am Harz, Lower Saxony, Germany.
How hard is Osterode - Kamschlacken - Bergstadt Altenau?
Osterode - Kamschlacken - Bergstadt Altenau is considered a hard hike that covers 54.4 km, with an elevation gain of 2,474 m. It takes about 18.5–20.5 hr to complete. Hard trails usually cover longer distances, and may have long or steep climbs or more difficult obstacles.
What is the elevation gain for Osterode - Kamschlacken - Bergstadt Altenau?
Osterode - Kamschlacken - Bergstadt Altenau is considered a hard hike that covers 54.4 km, with an elevation gain of 2,474 m. It takes about 18.5–20.5 hr to complete. Hard trails usually cover longer distances, and may have long or steep climbs or more difficult obstacles.
Is Osterode - Kamschlacken - Bergstadt Altenau a circular?
Osterode - Kamschlacken - Bergstadt Altenau is a circular trail that covers 54.4 km, with an elevation gain of 2,474 m. It takes about 18.5–20.5 hr to complete. Circular trails have the same starting point and endpoint. You'll follow a single route without retracing your steps.
How long is Osterode - Kamschlacken - Bergstadt Altenau?
Osterode - Kamschlacken - Bergstadt Altenau is a circular trail that covers 54.4 km, with an elevation gain of 2,474 m. It takes about 18.5–20.5 hr to complete. Circular trails have the same starting point and endpoint. You'll follow a single route without retracing your steps.
Are dogs allowed on Osterode - Kamschlacken - Bergstadt Altenau?
Dogs may be allowed on Osterode - Kamschlacken - Bergstadt Altenau. Be sure to check regulations before heading out.
When is the best time of year to hike Osterode - Kamschlacken - Bergstadt Altenau?
April to October is the most popular time of year to visit Osterode - Kamschlacken - Bergstadt Altenau.
How busy is Osterode - Kamschlacken - Bergstadt Altenau?
According to trailgoers, Osterode - Kamschlacken - Bergstadt Altenau is usually not too busy. April to October is the most popular time of year to visit Osterode - Kamschlacken - Bergstadt Altenau.
Are there lakes at Osterode - Kamschlacken - Bergstadt Altenau?
Yes, Osterode - Kamschlacken - Bergstadt Altenau is near Sösetal-Vorsperre and Sösestausee.
Are there rivers at Osterode - Kamschlacken - Bergstadt Altenau?
Yes, Osterode - Kamschlacken - Bergstadt Altenau is near Söse.
Are there scenic views at Osterode - Kamschlacken - Bergstadt Altenau?
Yes, according to trailgoers, Osterode - Kamschlacken - Bergstadt Altenau features multiple scenic viewpoints. Some of the viewpoints include Aussichtspunkt Feenhöhe and Eleonorenblick.
Is camping allowed at Osterode - Kamschlacken - Bergstadt Altenau?
Camping is allowed on Osterode - Kamschlacken - Bergstadt Altenau. Camping accommodations vary, and can include campsites, dispersed camping, huts, or in-town accommodations. You should always double check if a permit is required.
Is mountain biking allowed at Osterode - Kamschlacken - Bergstadt Altenau?
Mountain biking is allowed on Osterode - Kamschlacken - Bergstadt Altenau. Double check if the trail is mixed use or MTB-only.
Is backpacking allowed at Osterode - Kamschlacken - Bergstadt Altenau?
Backpacking is allowed on Osterode - Kamschlacken - Bergstadt Altenau. Backpacking trails are typically longer and are often point-to-point trails. Camping accommodations vary, and can include campsites, dispersed camping, huts, or in-town accommodations. You should always double check if a permit is required.
Are there forests at Osterode - Kamschlacken - Bergstadt Altenau?
Yes, Osterode - Kamschlacken - Bergstadt Altenau is a forest trail.
Are there wildflowers at Osterode - Kamschlacken - Bergstadt Altenau?
Yes, trailgoers have reported a variety of wildflower types on Osterode - Kamschlacken - Bergstadt Altenau, though the specific types can vary from month to month.
Last updated on 25 September 2026 at 01:51 GMT+0