Best backpacking trails in Braunlage
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Explore the most popular backpacking trails near Braunlage 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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- 4.0 (4)·Hard·29 mi·Est. 15–16.5 hrDemanding hike or MTB tour in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. Cities worth seeing such as Bad Lauterberg, some beautiful bodies of water and of course many great views over the Harz Mountains - this route leaves nothing to be desired. There are places to stay overnight. Highlights of the hike: - Detour to the Oder dam (optional) - Bad Lauterberg - Sankt Andreasberg - Harz National Park - Wiesenberger pond - Harzer Grenzweg
- 4.0 (2)·Hard·57.9 mi·Est. 24 hr+Demanding running event in the Harz Mountains, Lower Saxony. The Brocken Challenge is a popular adventure and charity run in the Harz Mountains. Due to the time of the event in February and the demanding route over 92 km on partly steep, natural paths, the ultra-marathon is only suitable for extremely experienced runners with a good deal of experience, initiative and responsibility. In 2022, the route was reversed and led in the opposite direction from Schierke to Göttingen for the first...
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest backpacking trail in Braunlage?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest backpacking trail in Braunlage is Brocken-Challenge 2022 REVERSE. This trail is estimated to be 57.9 mi long.
Which backpacking trail has the most elevation gain in Braunlage?
Braunlage: With an ascent of 8,756 ft, Brocken-Challenge 2022 REVERSE has the most elevation gain of all of the backpacking trails in the area. The next highest ascent for backpacking trails is Sankt Andreasberg - Bad Lauterberg - Kirchberg with 6,141 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult backpacking trail in Braunlage?
The most popular and difficult backpacking trail in Braunlage is Sankt Andreasberg - Bad Lauterberg - Kirchberg with a 4.0-star rating from 4 reviews.
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