Best trail running trails in Bad Harzburg

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Explore the most popular trail running trails near Bad Harzburg 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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#1 - Eckertalsperre Loop
4.5 (17)·Hard·9.3 mi·Est. 5–5.5 hr
Wild and romantic loop in the Harz National Park, Lower Saxony. The hiking sign of the loop is a blue wave. The path leads over the dam wall and offers beautiful views of the reservoir and the Brocken. There are several benches where you can take a break and have a picnic, and during the hike you will come across information boards that tell interesting things about the Eckertalsperre.
#2 - Elfenstein
3.7 (12)·Moderate·3.2 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hr
Popular loop trail in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. The route is quite short, but includes a few hills. Sometimes you hike on a soft, natural path, but mostly on solid forest roads. You can park at the end of the street "Am Silberborn", where there is a parking lot. Highlights of the hike: - Elfenstein ("Elf stone") - Harzburg Window (viewpoint) - Glaeseckental
#3 - Lake Vienenburg Loop
4.2 (13)·Easy·1.7 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hr
Family-friendly loop route near Goslar, Lower Saxony Cosiness is very important on this tour around Lake Vienenburg. Along the shore path, there are benches at regular intervals, which invite walkers to take a break and enjoy the view of the water. The playground on the west bank is a particular highlight for families with children. The route can be reached by bus and train (starting point: Vienenburg train station). Highlights of the hike: - Lake Vienenburg - OK - child friendly -...
#4 - Canossa Benefiz Berglauf 2021 - 12km
4.4 (8)·Moderate·7.5 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hr
Popular running event in the Harz Mountains, Lower Saxony. The approximately 12 km long mountain run starts in the Kurpark Bad Harzburg opposite the "House of Nature", below the Burgberg cable car. The route leads over the pedestrian bridge (overpass of the B4), past the "fairytale forest", under the dome of the treetop path and on a narrow forest path directly to the right of the stream for about 1 km, slightly uphill into the forest. A marshal then points the way sharply to the right....
#5 - Bad Harzburg Bergmarathon Fitlauf 12km - 2023
4.5 (3)·Moderate·7.7 mi
Beautiful running route in the Harz Mountains, Lower Saxony. This is the 12km route of the 16th Bad Harzburg mountain marathon event from 2023. The event takes place every year on Whit Saturday and offers various running, walking and Nordic walking routes of different lengths. The start is at the sports park. Highlights: - fantastic Harz landscape - shared running experience

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Frequently asked questions

What is the longest running trail in Bad Harzburg?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest running trail in Bad Harzburg is Eckertalsperre Loop. This trail is estimated to be 9.3 mi long.

Which running trail has the most elevation gain in Bad Harzburg?

Bad Harzburg: With an ascent of 2,142 ft, Eckertalsperre Loop has the most elevation gain of all of the running trails in the area. The next highest ascent for running trails is Canossa Benefiz Berglauf 2021 - 12km with 1,604 ft of elevation gain.