Best trails in Altenau
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Looking for the best hiking trails in Altenau? Whether you're getting ready to hike, bike, trail run, or explore other outdoor activities, AllTrails has 29 scenic trails in the Altenau area. Enjoy hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you.
Explore one of 3 easy hiking trails in Altenau or discover kid-friendly routes for your next family trip. Check out some trails with historic sights or adventure through the nature areas surrounding Altenau that are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts at any skill level.
Top trails
- 4.5 (371)·Hard·11.2 mi·Est. 5.5–6 hrPopular 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 (159)·Easy·3.5 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrFamily-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...
- 4.3 (86)·Moderate·8.9 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hrPopular hike in the Harz National Park, Lower Saxony. This route in the Harz National Park begins west of the Brocken. The Schierker Straße leads to a rest area with benches before turning left into Grenzweg am Bodesprung. At the rest area (Stichwortfahnen at the Goethe train station) the New Goethe Trail begins. The spot is the exact border between Lower Saxony and Saxony-Anhalt and a former train station. There is places to stop for refreshments at the Brocken and wonderful views can be...
- 4.3 (52)·Hard·12.7 mi·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...
- 4.4 (38)·Hard·9.3 mi·Est. 5–5.5 hrPanoramic hike in the Harz National Park, Lower Saxony. The start of this hike to the summit of the Brocken is Oderbrück-Nord. Via the Bodebruch and the Neue Goetheweg it goes up to the highest mountain in the Harz Mountains. A cozy restaurant awaits you here before returning the same way. Highlights of the hike: - boundary marker Dreieckiger Pfahl - View of the western Harz - Summit of the Brocken - Bodebruch viewing platform
- 4.6 (23)·Moderate·5.4 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrPopular hiking trail with great views in the Harz National Park, Saxony-Anhalt. The hike begins on the summit of the Brocken, the highest mountain in the Harz Mountains, and partly follows the former border path. From Schierke, the summit can be reached with the Brockenbahn and the hike can be started from here (tickets must be bought for this variant). Another option is to start from Braunlage and take the same route back from the summit. Highlights of the hike: - Brocken summit with...
- 4.5 (18)·Easy·2.3 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hrFamily-friendly themed hiking trail in the Harz National Park, Lower Saxony. This child-friendly hike begins in Torfhaus. The WaldWandelWeg on Schubenstein can be reached via the Goetheweg and Torfmoorweg. The approximately 180 m long nature trail uses numerous information boards to convey a lot of interesting information about the natural development of spruce mountain forests and the role of the bark beetle in this cycle. Some of the processes can be observed in a very vivid way directly...
- 4.2 (27)·Hard·10 mi·Est. 5.5–6 hrScenic loop in the Harz National Park, Lower Saxony. A beautiful loop that starts at the Roseweg car park and leads up to the Wolfswarte. The rough-looking Wolfswarte consists of weather-beaten Acker-Bruchberg quartzite and is a treeless hilltop near the Bruchberg summit. When the weather is clear, you have a great view of the surroundings and the Brocken from here. The way back to the car is via the Butterstieg, the Förster-Ludwig-Platz and along the Dammgraben. Highlights of the hike: -...
- 4.3 (20)·Hard·17.3 mi·Est. 8.5–9.5 hrPopular loop in the Harz National Park, Lower Saxony A great loop through the Harz Mountains starting in Torfhaus (when arriving by bus or train: "Torfhaus" stop). From here, the path leads through the breathtaking low mountain range landscape characterized by dense forests and mystical moors, first in the direction of Schierke and from there on to the legendary Brocken summit. In addition to idyllic nature, fantastic panoramic views are not neglected on this hike. Sturdy shoes and a good...
- 4.6 (20)·Moderate·5.3 miPopular loop in the Harz National Park, Lower Saxony. Nice little hike from the large car park in Torfhaus to the Jungfernklippe and back over part of the Harzer Hexenstieg. In Torfhaus there are rest stops and the place is a popular starting point for further hikes in the Harz Mountains. Highlights of the hike: - Jungfernklippe - Nabental Waterfall - National Park Visitor Center Torfhaus
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Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails in Altenau?
There are plenty of things to do on Altenau's hiking trails. On AllTrails.com, you'll find 25 hiking trails, 5 backpacking trails, and more.
What is the longest trail in Altenau?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail in Altenau is Brocken via Koenigskopf - Harz Tour 2. This trail is estimated to be 39.7 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain in Altenau?
Altenau: With an ascent of 8,635 ft, Brocken via Koenigskopf - Harz Tour 2 has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Altenau - Brocken - Ilsestein - Eckertalsperre with 8,458 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail in Altenau?
The most popular and difficult trail in Altenau is Goethe Trail to the Brocken Summit with a 4.5-star rating from 368 reviews.
Are there camping trails available in Altenau?
According to AllTrails.com, there is 1 camping trail in Altenau which is Altenau - Wolfswarte - Okerstausee with an average 4.4 star rating from 9 community reviews.
Are there running trails available in Altenau?
According to AllTrails.com, there are 2 running trails in Altenau and the most popular is Torfhaus - Wolfswarte - Wurmberg - Brocken with an average 4.8 star rating from 7 community reviews.
Are there biking trails available in Altenau?
According to AllTrails.com, there are 2 biking trails in Altenau and the most popular is O8 Torfhaus-Tour II with an average 4.6 star rating from 3 community reviews.
