Best backpacking trails in Bad Sachsa

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Explore the most popular backpacking trails near Bad Sachsa 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 - Harzer BaudenSteig Etappe 5: Bad Sachsa - Wieda
4.5 (2)·Moderate·8.4 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hr
Fifth stage of the varied long-distance hiking trail Harzer BaudenSteig near Bad Sachsa in Lower Saxony. Let's start at the Kurpark in Bad Sachsa just before the "Frechdachs" - the only student memorial in Germany. The path leads through the beautiful Uffetal to the highest mountain in the southern Harz, the Stöberhai. The sweaty ascent is rewarded with a magnificent view of Sankt Andreasberg, the Wurmberg and the Brocken. At the Stöberhai train station you can stop off in the cozy forest...
#2 - Harz Border Trail
Hard·55.2 mi·Est. 24 hr+
The Harz Border Trail am Grünen Band is a historic long-distance trail running from the Rhoden border tower near Osterwieck to the Tettenborn Border Museum near Bad Sachsa, covering 91 km (56.5 miles) over nine recommended stages. Following the former inner-German border, this route winds through the rugged terrain of the Harz Mountains along the Ecker valley and the Eckertalsperre reservoir before ascending the iconic Brocken peak. Hikers pass remnants of German division, including the...

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Frequently asked questions

What is the longest backpacking trail in Bad Sachsa?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest backpacking trail in Bad Sachsa is Harz Border Trail. This trail is estimated to be 55.2 mi long.

Which backpacking trail has the most elevation gain in Bad Sachsa?

Bad Sachsa: With an ascent of 8,959 ft, Harz Border Trail has the most elevation gain of all of the backpacking trails in the area. The next highest ascent for backpacking trails is Harzer BaudenSteig Etappe 5: Bad Sachsa - Wieda with 1,768 ft of elevation gain.