Best forest trails in Clausthal-Zellerfeld
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- 4.6 (50)·Moderate·6.4 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrPopular 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...
- 3.9 (48)·Moderate·8 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hrPopular 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...
- 4.4 (38)·Moderate·7.8 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrVaried 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
- 4.4 (32)·Hard·10.2 mi·Est. 5–5.5 hrPanoramic 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 -...
- 4.5 (28)·Easy·2.7 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrPopular 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)
- 4.3 (18)·Moderate·7.5 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrExciting, 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
- 3.3 (17)·Moderate·11.9 mi·Est. 6–6.5 hrPopular bike tour in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. This beautiful route leads around the Okertalsperre. Most of the time you cycle on paved paths. Warning: the bike may have to be pushed a few hundred meters. Highlights of the route: - Oker dam - beautiful views - well-developed paths
- 4.3 (7)·Easy·2 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hrPopular, panoramic hiking trail in the Upper Harz, Lower Saxony. This themed trail is an exciting discovery tour near Clausthal-Zellerfeld. In the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Upper Harz Water Management, you hike through sunken valleys, dense forests and along calm waters. Highlights of the hike: - Ottiliae Gorge - Rosenhöfer Radstuben - Polsterberger Hubhaus -Ober Harz Mining Museum
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest forest trail in Clausthal-Zellerfeld?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest forest trail in Clausthal-Zellerfeld is Clausthal Zellerfeld - Sösetalsperre. This trail is estimated to be 45.9 mi long.
Which forest trail has the most elevation gain in Clausthal-Zellerfeld?
Clausthal-Zellerfeld: With an ascent of 6,758 ft, MTB Tour Variante 0 11: Brüche und Bäche has the most elevation gain of all of the forest trails in the area. The next highest ascent for forest trails is Clausthal Zellerfeld - Sösetalsperre with 5,918 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult forest trail in Clausthal-Zellerfeld?
The most popular and difficult forest trail in Clausthal-Zellerfeld is Bocksberg from Spiegeltal with a 4.4-star rating from 32 reviews.
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- Lerchenköpfe
- Bärenbrucher Teich
- Hüttenteich
- Große Oker
- Spiegeltal
- Großer Kellerhalsteich
- Harzturm
- Bärenbrucher Teich
- Innerstesprung
- Gewürzpagode
- Hirschler Teich
- Campingplatz Prahljust
- Stadtmitte
- Carler Teich
- Seerosenteich (auch als Frosch- und Fischteich bekannt)
- Oberer Hausherzberger Teich
- Sumpfteich
- Langer Teich
- Prinzenteich
- Unterer Hausherzberger Teich