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Best trails in Lower Saxony

Best trails in Lower Saxony

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Ready to check out the best trails in Lower Saxony for hiking, mountain biking, climbing or other outdoor activities? AllTrails has 2,589 hiking trails, mountain biking routes, backpacking trips and more. Discover hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you. No matter what you're looking for, you can find a diverse range of the best hiking trails in Lower Saxony to suit your needs. Explore one of 453 family-friendly hikes for a sunny weekend. Check out 8 wheelchair-friendly trails with helpful accessibility guidance. Plan your next outdoor adventure to one of 1,939 routes with waterfalls or scenic views.

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  1. #1 - Schierke and Brocken via Eckerlochstieg

    4.5 (641)·Moderate·8.2 mi·Est. 5–5.5 hr
    Popular loop in the Harz National Park, Saxony-Anhalt This loop leads from Schierke to the legendary Brocken. At 1,142 m, the Brocken is not only the highest mountain in northern Germany, but also offers incomparable views from the summit. Sturdy shoes and a certain level of fitness are required for this route, as it is partly steep and over roots and stones. There are rest stops in Schierke and on the Brocken. The starting point can be reached by bus and train (stop: Schierke Parkhaus...

  2. #2 - Liebesbankweg

    4.4 (563)·Easy·3.9 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hr
    Varied, certified premium hiking trail in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. The starting point is the large car park of the church in Hahnenklee near Goslar. There is a lot to experience and discover in a very short distance and the many varied landscapes make the hike an entertaining pleasure. Starting from the famous stave church, the path leads along picturesque forest ponds. This path owes its name to the numerous and lovingly placed benches along the route. Good signage (red symbol on...

  3. #3 - Goethe Trail to the Brocken Summit

    4.5 (367)·Hard·11.2 mi·Est. 5.5–6 hr
    Popular hike in the Harz National Park, Lower Saxony Along with the Harzer-Hexen-Stieg, the Goetheweg is one of the most popular hiking trails in the Harz National Park. It owes its name to the world-famous thinker and poet Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, who dared to climb here on December 10, 1777 from Torfhaus to the legendary, highest peak of the Harz Mountains. The route also begins today in Torfhaus and leads east along the Schubensteinweg in the direction of the Schubenstein cliff. A...

  4. #4 - Brocken via Eckerloch

    4.4 (248)·Hard·7.4 mi
    Popular hiking trail with great views in the Harz National Park, Saxony-Anhalt. This route leads from Schierke via the Eckerlochstieg to the Brocken and back. It is one of the most popular hikes in the Harz Mountains and is the shortest route on the Brocken. The 500 meters in altitude that have to be overcome rise continuously over the course of the route and also lead over stony and partly root-rich terrain. Sturdy shoes should therefore be brought to the hike. However, the efforts are...

  5. #5 - Oderteich Loop

    4.6 (218)·Moderate·2.8 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hr
    Family-friendly loop in the Harz National Park, Lower Saxony. This child and family-friendly route leads around 4 km around the Oderteich, which is located in the Harz National Park. Sometimes it goes on natural, root-strewn paths, then again on boardwalks through the shore area. The Oderteich, which was created in 1715 and whose water is used to generate electricity for Sankt Andreasberg, is now part of the Upper Harz Water Management UNESCO World Heritage Site. There is a demarcated...

  6. #6 - Oker Valley Loop

    4.3 (149)·Moderate·6.9 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hr
    Popular loop in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. A beautiful, but also very popular hike in the Oker Valley, which sometimes leads close to roads. There are some rest stops and nice rest areas. The route is not consistently signposted. It is therefore advisable to use the route map as a guide (it is best to download it before the hike, as mobile phone reception is sometimes very poor or non-existent). There is a car park at the starting point, but it is also easily accessible by train and...

  7. #7 - Grosse Torfhausmoor Loop

    4.4 (158)·Easy·3.5 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hr
    Family-friendly loop in the Harz National Park, Lower Saxony. This beautiful and quite short loop leads around the Large and Small Torfhausmoor. The Große Torfhausmoor in particular is one of the most well-known natural attractions in the Harz National Park. The hike starts in Torfhaus, where there are some free parking spaces and at the National Park Visitor Center there are parking spaces that are subject to a fee. In between, you walk along a boardwalk and there are information boards...

  8. #8 - Unterwegs zu den Luchsen

    4.3 (145)·Moderate·6.8 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hr
    Popular loop in the Harz National Park, Lower Saxony. A nice hike to the lynx enclosure on the Rabenklippe near Bad Harzburg. The lynx enclosure, in which the actually very shy forest dwellers can be observed up close, is one of the most popular attractions in the Harz National Park. The route leads over the Großer Burgberg, the summit of which can be reached by cable car, to the Rabenklippe. The lynx enclosure there is always accessible. On Wednesdays and Saturdays there is the opportunity...

  9. #9 - Wurmberg Gipfeltour

    4.2 (186)·Moderate·7.6 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hr
    Scenic loop in the Harz National Park, Lower Saxony Along lively streams, enchanted forests and wonderful views, this popular loop leads from the car park at the valley station of the Wurmberg gondola lift along the Warmen Bode and to the summit of the Wurmberg. There is a lot to discover here: a lookout tower and places to stop for refreshments and, interesting for families, a children's playground and a petting zoo with goats await on the second highest mountain in the Harz Mountains. A...

  10. #10 - Granetalsperre Loop

    4.4 (124)·Moderate·8.9 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hr
    Popular dam loop in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony A great tour around one of the most famous dams in the Harz Mountains. The starting point for this route is the car park at the dam wall. Most of the route is tarmac and is also suitable for cycling. The beautiful nature and the marvellous views of the water offer pure relaxation. The exhibition about the dam is interesting once you reach the waterworks. It is possible to collect the Harz hiking pin at the stamping...
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Frequently asked questions

What national parks in Lower Saxony have hiking trails?

Hikers on AllTrails.com recommend several popular national parks in Lower Saxony. Lower Saxon Wadden Sea National Park is home to 40 hiking trails with an average 4.3 star rating from 253 community reviews.

What are the different types of hiking trails in Lower Saxony?

There are plenty of things to do on Lower Saxony's hiking trails. On AllTrails.com, you'll find 1,398 hiking trails, 421 walking trails, 360 trail running trails, and more.

What is the longest trail in Lower Saxony?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail in Lower Saxony is Weser - Romantische Straße: D-Route 9. This trail is estimated to be 766.8 mi long.

Which trail has the most elevation gain in Lower Saxony?

Lower Saxony: With an ascent of 65,026 ft, Weser - Romantische Straße: D-Route 9 has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is ARA Emsland Brevet (400 km) with 24,944 ft of elevation gain.

What is the most popular and difficult trail in Lower Saxony?

The most popular and difficult trail in Lower Saxony is Goethe Trail to the Brocken Summit with a 4.5-star rating from 367 reviews.

Are there camping trails available in Lower Saxony?

According to AllTrails.com, there are 436 camping trails in Lower Saxony and the most popular is Liebesbankweg with an average 4.5 star rating from 572 community reviews.

Are there running trails available in Lower Saxony?

According to AllTrails.com, there are 360 running trails in Lower Saxony and the most popular is Liebesbankweg with an average 4.4 star rating from 563 community reviews.

Are there biking trails available in Lower Saxony?

According to AllTrails.com, there are 576 biking trails in Lower Saxony and the most popular is Okertalsperre Loop with an average 3.9 star rating from 48 community reviews.

Are there any trails with scenic mountain peak views in Lower Saxony?

Yes, there are 1105 trails with scenic mountain peak views in Lower Saxony, including Schierke and Brocken via Eckerlochstieg, Goethe Trail to the Brocken Summit, Brocken via Eckerloch, Oker Valley Loop, and Grosse Torfhausmoor Loop.

Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Lower Saxony?

Are there any trails with cliffs in Lower Saxony?

Yes, there are 154 trails with cliffs in Lower Saxony, including Goethe Trail to the Brocken Summit, Oker Valley Loop, Kreuzstein Route, Oker Valley - Feigenbaum Cliff, and Wurmberg - Grenzweg.

Are there any trails with castles in Lower Saxony?

Are there any trails with rivers in Lower Saxony?

Are there any trails with ponds in Lower Saxony?

Yes, there are 359 trails with ponds in Lower Saxony, including Liebesbankweg, Unterwegs zu den Luchsen, Hahnenklee Loop, Von Hahnenklee zum Schalker Turm, and Lake Steinhude Loop.

Are there any trails with huts in Lower Saxony?

Are there any trails with springs in Lower Saxony?

Are there any trails with archaeological sites in Lower Saxony?

Are there any trails with lakes in Lower Saxony?

Yes, there are 388 trails with lakes in Lower Saxony, including Liebesbankweg, Hahnenklee Loop, Von Hahnenklee zum Schalker Turm, Lake Steinhude Loop, and Rammelsberg Loop.

Are there any trails with historical ruins in Lower Saxony?

Are there any trails with historical monuments in Lower Saxony?

Are there any trails with picnic areas in Lower Saxony?

Are there any trails with waterfalls in Lower Saxony?

Yes, there are 64 trails with waterfalls in Lower Saxony, including Oker Valley Loop, Wurmberg Gipfeltour, Oker Valley - Feigenbaum Cliff, In the Wurmberg Nature Reserve, and Oker - Romkerhalle.

Are there any trails with bays in Lower Saxony?

Are there any trails with beaches in Lower Saxony?

Yes, there are 131 trails with beaches in Lower Saxony, including Lake Steinhude Loop, Maschsee Loop, Thuelsfeld dam, Dümmerdeich Loop, and Alfsee Loop.

Are there any trails with weather shelters in Lower Saxony?

Yes, there are 319 trails with weather shelters in Lower Saxony, including Schierke and Brocken via Eckerlochstieg, Liebesbankweg, Goethe Trail to the Brocken Summit, Brocken via Eckerloch, and Oker Valley Loop.

Are there any trails with canals in Lower Saxony?

Are there any trails with caves in Lower Saxony?

Are there any trails with gorges in Lower Saxony?

Yes, there is one trail with a gorge in Lower Saxony: Hünenweg Etappe 5: Ankum - Restruper Hünengrab.

Are there any trails with dams in Lower Saxony?

Are there any trails with bird hides or bird blinds in Lower Saxony?

Are there any trails with volcano viewpoints in Lower Saxony?

Are there any trails with forts in Lower Saxony?

Are there any trails with wilderness hides or viewing shelters in Lower Saxony?

Yes, there are 5 trails with wilderness hides or viewing shelters in Lower Saxony, including Hammeniederung 1, The eight in the Kulturland Teufelsmoor, Hamme lowlands V, Teufelsmoor Climate Tour, and Ahrensfelde - Hochmoor (High Moor) Loop.

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