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Best trails in Clausthal-Zellerfeld

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Looking for the best hiking trails in Clausthal-Zellerfeld? Whether you're getting ready to hike, bike, trail run, or explore other outdoor activities, AllTrails has 42 scenic trails in the Clausthal-Zellerfeld area. Enjoy hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you. Explore one of 10 easy hiking trails in Clausthal-Zellerfeld or discover kid-friendly routes for your next family trip. Check out some trails with historic sights or adventure through the nature areas surrounding Clausthal-Zellerfeld that are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts at any skill level.
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  1. #1 - Torfhaus Loop

    4.6 (54)·Moderate·6.3 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hr
    Popular loop trail in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. A beautiful hike around the Grosse Torfhausmoor and the Abbenstein. The way back runs along the Goetheweg, one of the most popular hiking trails in the Harz Mountains. In the Grosses Torfhausmoor, a detour to the Moorsteg, which branches off directly from the Goetheweg, is recommended. Highlights of the hike: - Grosses Torfhausmoor - Schubenstein cliff - Great views over the Harz Mountains - Moorsteg in the Grosses Torfhausmoor...

  2. #2 - Okertalsperre Loop

    3.9 (48)·Moderate·7.9 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hr
    Popular hike in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. Amid the idyllic Harz landscape lies the Okertalsperre near Schulenburg, one of the most popular destinations in the Harz region. 46.85 million m³ of water can be stored behind the 260 m long and 67 m high dam wall. This route leads from the parking lot at the Vorsperre around the eastern arm of the largest dam in Lower Saxony and offers a lot of variety with great views, idyllic forest, and lovely places to stop for refreshments. Hikers...

  3. #3 - From Altenau to the Schwarzenberg Koete

    4.3 (34)·Moderate·5 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hr
    Popular hike in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. Nice little hike from Altenau in the direction of the Oker to the stamping point of the Harz hiking pin on the Koete Brockenblick on the Schwarzenberg. From there it goes back to the starting point. Highlights of the route: - Stamping point of the HWN - Schwarzenberg - Koete Brockenblick - Okertal

  4. #4 - Rund um Altenau

    4.4 (38)·Moderate·7.7 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hr
    Varied excursion near Altenau in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. This route consists mainly of idyllic paths that lead past beautiful meadows and forests. In addition, you will be rewarded with beautiful views on this hike. Highlights of the tour: - Along the Oker - Mountain town of Altenau - Herb Park - Mühlenberg - Oker pond with forest swimming pool - Foalbrink - Cottage pond

  5. #5 - Bocksberg from Spiegeltal

    4.4 (33)·Moderate·10.1 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hr
    Panoramic loop in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. This hike from the Spiegel Valley to the Bocksberg runs mostly along well-developed gravel paths. Along the way you pass a number of places to stop for refreshments and sights, including a large number of idyllic reservoirs. For quite a while you hike along the well-known Liebesbankweg around the Bocksberg. Highlights of the hike: - "Tree of the year" avenue with information boards - View from Liebesbankweg - Summit of the Bocksberg -...

  6. #6 - WasserWanderWeg Nr. 4, Buntenbocker Teiche

    4.3 (35)·Moderate·3.1 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hr
    Great loop on the Buntenbocker mountain meadows, Lower Saxony. The route leads along the ditches and reservoirs of the Upper Harz Water Management UNESCO World Heritage Site. These are mining ponds between mountain meadows and forests near Clausthal. This themed trail, whose theme deals with the uses and connections of the ditches and ponds with the former Rosenhof mining district west of Clausthal, is provided with numerous information boards from the Harzwasserwerke. The hike to see the...

  7. #7 - Teiche bei Festenburg

    4.4 (20)·Moderate·4.6 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hr

  8. #8 - WasserWanderWeg: Clausthal Ponds

    4.5 (28)·Easy·2.7 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hr
    Popular theme trail in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. The consistently signposted Harzer WasserWanderWeg No. 5 runs around some of the oldest mining ponds in the Upper Harz. The themed hike leads along the ponds, dams and old ditches that were used in the past to drive the turbines and water wheels needed for mining in the Harz Mountains. Highlights of the route: - Clausthal ponds - Kaiser Wilhelm shaft - Swimming (Clausthaler Waldseebad)

  9. #9 - Kiefhölzer Teich - Pfad am Graben

    4.5 (20)·Easy·3.1 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hr
    Very nice, almost flat route that almost always runs along the ditch, whether with or without water in it. The start and finish is in the forest on the small road, there is a large parking lot. You pass three ponds, where you can also get to the water. In places the path is quite overgrown in the second half of the tour.

  10. #10 - Kunstgraben Zellerfeld

    4.3 (18)·Moderate·7.5 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hr
    Exciting, promising hiking trail in Clausthal-Zellerfeld, Lower Saxony. This path follows the hiking symbol "White water wheel on a blue background" and is located in the Harz Nature Park. The starting point is at the parking lot Gr. basement neck pond. Highlights of the round: - Large basement neck pond - Schroeterbach pond - Stadtweg pond - Zellerfeld artificial ditch - Lower & Upper Spiegeltaler Teich - Spiegeltal Waterfall - Lower basement neck pond
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Frequently asked questions

What are the different types of hiking trails in Clausthal-Zellerfeld?

There are plenty of things to do on Clausthal-Zellerfeld's hiking trails. On AllTrails.com, you'll find 27 hiking trails, 10 mountain biking trails, 7 trail running trails, and more.

What is the longest trail in Clausthal-Zellerfeld?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail in Clausthal-Zellerfeld is Clausthal Zellerfeld - Sösetalsperre. This trail is estimated to be 45.7 mi long.

Which trail has the most elevation gain in Clausthal-Zellerfeld?

Clausthal-Zellerfeld: With an ascent of 3,723 ft, Breitenberge - Harz Tour 3 has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Zu den Kästeklippen über dem Okertal with 3,100 ft of elevation gain.

What is the most popular and difficult trail in Clausthal-Zellerfeld?

The most popular and difficult trail in Clausthal-Zellerfeld is Zu den Kästeklippen über dem Okertal with a 4.5-star rating from 5 reviews.

Are there camping trails available in Clausthal-Zellerfeld?

According to AllTrails.com, there are 11 camping trails in Clausthal-Zellerfeld and the most popular is From Altenau to the Schwarzenberg Koete with an average 4.3 star rating from 34 community reviews.

Are there running trails available in Clausthal-Zellerfeld?

According to AllTrails.com, there are 7 running trails in Clausthal-Zellerfeld and the most popular is Rund um Altenau with an average 4.4 star rating from 38 community reviews.

Are there biking trails available in Clausthal-Zellerfeld?

According to AllTrails.com, there are 12 biking trails in Clausthal-Zellerfeld and the most popular is Okertalsperre Loop with an average 3.9 star rating from 48 community reviews.

Are there any trails with scenic mountain peak views in Clausthal-Zellerfeld?

Yes, there are 29 trails with scenic mountain peak views in Clausthal-Zellerfeld, including Torfhaus Loop, Okertalsperre Loop, From Altenau to the Schwarzenberg Koete, Rund um Altenau, and Bocksberg from Spiegeltal.

Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Clausthal-Zellerfeld?

Yes, there are 18 trails with scenic viewpoints in Clausthal-Zellerfeld, including Torfhaus Loop, Okertalsperre Loop, Bocksberg from Spiegeltal, Harzer Teiche, and Okerdam Riverside Trail.

Are there any trails with lakes in Clausthal-Zellerfeld?

Are there any trails with weather shelters in Clausthal-Zellerfeld?

Yes, there are 16 trails with weather shelters in Clausthal-Zellerfeld, including Okertalsperre Loop, From Altenau to the Schwarzenberg Koete, Bocksberg from Spiegeltal, Harzer Teiche, and Okerdam Riverside Trail.

Are there any trails with ponds in Clausthal-Zellerfeld?

Yes, there are 9 trails with ponds in Clausthal-Zellerfeld, including Rund um Altenau, Bocksberg from Spiegeltal, Teiche bei Festenburg, Kiefhölzer Teich - Pfad am Graben, and Kunstgraben Zellerfeld.

Are there any trails with huts in Clausthal-Zellerfeld?

Are there any trails with springs in Clausthal-Zellerfeld?

Yes, there are 20 trails with springs in Clausthal-Zellerfeld, including From Altenau to the Schwarzenberg Koete, Rund um Altenau, Bocksberg from Spiegeltal, Harzer Teiche, and Schulenberg Loop (O3).

Are there any trails with historical ruins in Clausthal-Zellerfeld?

Yes, there are 2 trails with historical ruins in Clausthal-Zellerfeld, including World Heritage Path III: In search of traces in the Great Clausthal and Iberger Tropfsteine (O6).

Are there any trails with picnic areas in Clausthal-Zellerfeld?

Yes, there are 10 trails with picnic areas in Clausthal-Zellerfeld, including Bocksberg from Spiegeltal, WasserWanderWeg Nr. 4, Buntenbocker Teiche, Teiche bei Festenburg, Harzer Teiche, and Schulenberg Loop (O3).

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