Best long trails in Bad Harzburg

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...

Panoramic hike in the Harz National Park, Lower Saxony. The hike starts at the HarzWaldHaus (formerly "Haus der Natur"). Nearby there is a tourist information, the bus stop "Bad Harzburg Burgbergbahn" and parking lots. This variant has existed since 2005, and in 2014 the Teufelsstieg was extended from the Brocken to Elend. The route is consistently marked with a white witch on a green background. There are places to stop for refreshments at the Molkenhaus and on the Brocken. The way back can...

Popular loop in the Harz National Park, Lower Saxony. It is not without reason that this area of the Harz Mountains is particularly popular with hikers. The Harz treetop path and the Rabenklippe with its lynx enclosure are always worth a visit. The Rabenklippe is also ideal for a short break and offers great views of the Brocken. Highlights of the hike: - Rabenklippe ("Raven cliff") - Lynx enclosure - Harz treetop path - Brocken view

Popular loop in the Harz National Park, Lower Saxony. This hike in the Harz National Park leads once around the Eckertalsperre. It starts at the Radau waterfall. There is parking and a bus stop here. East of the Eckertalsperre, you can take a breather at the self-service snack bar at the Scharfenstein ranger station and get tips on trails, weather and wilderness from the rangers. It is best to obtain up-to-date information about the opening times beforehand (see tips). Highlights of the...

Popular loop in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. Romkerhalle, the "smallest kingdom in the world", marks the start and end point of this loop. Several popular attractions await along the route, such as the "Mausefalle" rock formation, the Okertalsperre reservoir and, of course, the Romkerhall waterfall. The waterfall is the highest artificial waterfall in the Harz Mountains. Start is the car park at the hydroelectric power station, directly at the Romkerhalle bus stop. Highlights of the...

This route follows stage 3 of the Harzer Grenzweg, a long-distance trail from Hornburg to Tettenborn, beginning at the Molkenhaus near Bad Harzburg and ending on the Brocken summit. The trail passes the Eckertalsperre dam and the Scharfenstein ranger station before ascending steeply over rugged concrete patrol plates into the high-altitude terrain of Harz National Park. Overnight stays are accommodated at the summit Brockenhotel or in guesthouses in nearby Schierke; wild camping is strictly...

Popular, scenic loop in the Harz National Park, Lower Saxony. The tour starts in the south of Bad Harzburg and first leads to the Großen Burgberg with the castle ruins and a place to stop for refreshments. The Burgberg cable car can also be used up to here. On the Kaiserweg it goes through the forest, straight on at the Sachsenbrunnen. Then the path leads to the lynx enclosure on the Rabenklippe. On the way back through the Kaltes Tal it is worth stopping and enjoying the great view. At the...

Popular premium hiking trail in the Harz National Park, Lower Saxony. The Harzer Lynx Tour is a certified premium hiking trail that starts in Bad Harzburg. It is possible to avoid the initial ascent to Antoniusplatz on the Burgberg by taking the cable car up instead. In the later course there are more ascents, so good shoes and a good basic level of fitness should be brought along. On the way there are enjoyable views of the Harz foothills and the Brocken. The special highlight of this loop...

Popular loop in the Harz National Park, Lower Saxony. This route leads from Bad Harzburg to the Eckertalsperre, which is in absolute peace and can be reached via a wild and romantic hike. On the way there is pretty much everything that can be expected from a hike in the Harz Mountains: quiet forest paths, great views up to the Brocken, idyllic streams and striking cliffs. The path can be reached by bus and train. There are rest stops and a toilet near the starting point and there is also a...

Popular circular hike in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. This hike starts at the parking lot at the Okertalsperre reservoir. Starting with a great view, the route follows the shore for a while and finally climbs up to the Ahrendsberg cliffs. Forest and open areas alternate. The trail continues along the Jägerstieg to the waterfall. Boat trips can be taken at the Okertalsperre before or after the hike. Due to tree felling work, the path may be blocked by lying trees, which can be...