Best moderate trails in Altenau
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Explore the most popular moderate trails near Altenau with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.
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- 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...
- 4.6 (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...
- 4.6 (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
- 4.0 (17)·Moderate·3.4 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrBeautiful cross-country tour in the Harz National Park, Lower Saxony. In the winter months one can get to know the snowy and wild forests of the Harz Mountains. In summer, the round is suitable as a hike. It starts at the Oderbrück car park. You can also travel here by bus to the Oderbrück station. Highlights: - child friendly - Bodebruch viewing platform
- 4.4 (6)·Moderate·3.3 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrSteep loop in the Harz National Park, Lower Saxony. The Sösestein natural monument is a 10 meter high free-standing rock cliff and popular as a climbing rock. From the Stieglitzecke car park, it's quite a steep descent into the Oberes Sösetal, and after a few hundred meters you'll reach the Sösestein. Also nearby is the Hammersteinklippe, which is worth a visit. In addition, the Morgenbrodtshütte is on the way, there is a stamp of the Harzer hiking nobility. Highlights: - Sösestein natural...
- 4.7 (4)·Moderate·9.4 mi·Est. 5–5.5 hrVaried and impressive hike from Torfhaus to Bad Harzburg near Clausthal-Zellerfeld, Lower Saxony This idyllic hike starts in Torfhaus and leads along beautiful forest paths across the Eckerstausee to Bad Harzburg. There are numerous restaurants in Bad Harzburg to relax and reflect on the impressions of the beautiful hike. Highlights: - Beautiful views - Treetop path Harz - Varied natural landscapes - Ecker reservoir
- 4.6 (3)·Moderate·13.3 mi·Est. 7–7.5 hrScenic mountain bike tour in the Harz National Park, Lower Saxony. A beautiful route in the Hochharz that offers singletrack sections and two steep climbs. The Wolfswarte is a popular destination and from here you have great views of the Harz Mountains. Since hikers are also on the way, mutual consideration should be shown. One can travel to Altenau by car or bus and there are numerous places to stay and stop for refreshments. Highlights: - View from the Wolfswarte
- 4.8 (4)·Moderate·6.3 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrPopular hike in the Harz National Park, Lower Saxony. From Torfhaus it goes via the Wolfswarte to Altenau. The hiking sign is a red line on a white background. Overall, the hike is quite relaxed, there are hardly any significant inclines. In Altenau there are numerous rest stops. Highlights of the hike: - National Park Visitor Center in Torfhaus - Wolfswarte - Mountain town of Altenau - great views over the Harz
- 3.0 (4)·Moderate·4.8 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrFamily-friendly loop in the Harz National Park, Lower Saxony. This almost 8 km long loop leads over the Goetheweg and around the Brockenfeld. On the way there are two stamps of the Harzer Walking Pin (HWN 136 - Eckersprung and HWN 168 - Dreieckiger Pfahl). Highlights of the hike: - child friendly - Harzer Walking Pin - Quitschenberg