Best river trails in Bad Sachsa
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Explore the most popular river 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.
Top trails
- 4.2 (37)·Moderate·5.6 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrPopular loop trail in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. Very nice loop trip through the southern Harz with many opportunities for a cozy picnic along the route. Great views can be enjoyed from the higher elevations. Highlights of the hike: - Summit of the Ravensberg with a viewing platform - Ratsberg - Maerchengrund Bad Sachsa (optional) - Harzfalkenhof (optional) - Spa gardens and Schmelzteich in Bad Sachsa
- 4.5 (2)·Moderate·8.4 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hrFifth 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...
- 3.4 (3)·Hard·100.5 mi·Est. 24 hr+Varied hike from Bad Sachsa to Burg. The route is quite long from Bad Sachsa to Burg. The difficulty of the route is solely due to its considerable length and several very steep, strenuous ascents and descents. The trail leads through the beautiful karst landscape of the Harz Mountains, through forests, fields and meadows to the ruins of Sachsenstein Castle. This non-technical trail (class 1/2) requires an excellent level of fitness and sturdy hiking boots and rewards with phenomenal views.
- 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...
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest river trail in Bad Sachsa?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest river trail in Bad Sachsa is E3 Bad Sachsa-Burg. This trail is estimated to be 100.5 mi long.
Which river trail has the most elevation gain in Bad Sachsa?
Bad Sachsa: With an ascent of 9,406 ft, E3 Bad Sachsa-Burg has the most elevation gain of all of the river trails in the area. The next highest ascent for river trails is Harz Border Trail with 8,959 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult river trail in Bad Sachsa?
The most popular and difficult river trail in Bad Sachsa is E3 Bad Sachsa-Burg with a 3.4-star rating from 3 reviews.