Best forest trails in Bad Lauterberg im Harz
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- 4.3 (48)·Moderate·5 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrPopular circular hike in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. A great hike to the largest visitor cave in the west of the Harz Mountains. The unicorn cave got its name from bone and tooth finds that were attributed to unicorns in the 16th century. However, later excavations unearthed numerous bear and other large mammal bones and no more unicorn bones. However, the cave still bears its name today and the unicorn drawing by Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz is its symbol. The hike leads around the...
- 4.0 (13)·Moderate·4.7 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrRelaxed loop trail in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. This 7 km long hike begins at the Wiesenbeker pond, which is very popular with water sports enthusiasts in the summer months. From here you walk in the direction of Huettenberg and then back through the forest via the Hohe Tuer watershed and the Duestertalweg. Highlights of the hike: - Wiesenbeker pond (UNESCO World Heritage Site "Upper Harz Water Management") - Duestertal trail - quiet forest
- 4.5 (14)·Easy·6.2 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrPopular mountain bike tour in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. A very beginner-friendly MTB loop that includes only a few notable inclines and some technically easy downhill sections. After the tour you can stop at one of the restaurants in Bad Lauterberg. Highlights of the tour: - Wiesenbeker pond - Owl stone - easy trails
- 4.4 (9)·Moderate·7.4 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrPanoramic hike in the Harz Mountains, Lower Saxony. Starting a little north of the health resort Bad Lauterberg, this forest and panoramic hike leads to the Großer Knollen. There is an observation tower here, from which one has an excellent all-round view of the southern Harz. There are two stamping points for the Harz hiking pin along this route. Highlights of the hike: - Grosser Knollen - lookout tower - beautiful views over the Harz Mountains
- 4.1 (10)·Hard·12.1 mi·Est. 6.5–7 hrPopular circular hike in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. This beautiful circular hike in the Harz Mountains leads almost exclusively through beautiful, dense forest. Away from the often overcrowded main hiking trails in the Harz Mountains, there are several peaks from Bad Lauterberg - especially in the first 5 km you gain a few hundred meters in altitude. After the hike, you shouldn't miss a leisurely stop in Bad Lauterberg. Highlights of the hike: - Bad Lauterberg - Big tubers - Ash...
- 4.9 (3)·Moderate·7.1 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrFourth stage of the popular Harzer-Baudensteig long-distance hiking trail, near Bad Lauterberg in the Harz Mountains, Lower Saxony This fourth stage leads from Bad Lauterberg to Bad Sachsa. Between the two spa towns of Bad Lauterberg and Bad Sachsa is the Wiesenbeker Teich, a reservoir created by Lauterberg miners a long time ago. Here you can rent boats and stop off at a booth before tackling the vertical meters to the Ravensberg. The 64 m high tower is striking. It served as a listening...
- 4.3 (3)·Moderate·7.8 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hrPanoramic loop trail in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. The start of this hike on the Grosser Knollen is in Kupferhuette. On the way you hike over several peaks, from which there are beautiful views over the Harz Mountains. There is a restaurants near the starting point. Highlights of the hike: - Grosser Knollen - Grossentalskoepfe - Great Huebichentalskopf
- 3.9 (3)·Hard·12.3 mi·Est. 6.5–7 hrRelaxed loop trail in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. The starting point of this hike is the parking lot at the Wiesenbeker Teich (fee). The route leads almost continuously through the forest and is usually less crowded than the classic tours to the more well-known hiking destinations such as the Brocken or the nearby Odertalsperre. Highlights of the hike: - Wiesenbeck pond - Forester's pond - Harz border route - Quiet forest trails
- 3.2 (3)·Hard·11.1 mi·Est. 6–6.5 hrGreat loop in the Harz Mountains, Lower Saxony, Germany. A beautiful, but little varied round across the forest between Bad Lauterberg and Herzberg am Harz. The path starts in the village and leads past the Augenquelle fairground to Kupferhütte. Here you can already take a short break in the forest café. Then it's a little steeper uphill and always through the forest to the Großer Knollen, on the top of which there is a lookout tower and a restaurant (closed on Mondays except on public...
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest forest trail in Bad Lauterberg im Harz?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest forest trail in Bad Lauterberg im Harz is Wiesenbeker pond loop. This trail is estimated to be 12.3 mi long.
Which forest trail has the most elevation gain in Bad Lauterberg im Harz?
Bad Lauterberg im Harz: With an ascent of 2,706 ft, Grosser Knollen and Aschentalshalbes from Bad Lauterberg has the most elevation gain of all of the forest trails in the area. The next highest ascent for forest trails is Wiesenbeker pond loop with 2,545 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult forest trail in Bad Lauterberg im Harz?
The most popular and difficult forest trail in Bad Lauterberg im Harz is Grosser Knollen and Aschentalshalbes from Bad Lauterberg with a 4.1-star rating from 10 reviews.
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