Best kid-friendly trails in Clausthal-Zellerfeld

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Explore the most popular kid-friendly trails near Clausthal-Zellerfeld 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

#1 - 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)
#2 - World Heritage Path III: In search of traces in the Great Clausthal
4.3 (7)·Easy·2 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hr
Popular, 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
#3 - Nassenwieser Pond Loop
3.0 (3)·Easy·0.8 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hr
Child-friendly hike in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. Hikers who only want to do a short loop in the Harz have come to the right place. In less than 1.5 km you circle the idyllic Nassenwieser pond. Highlights of the hike: - familyfriendly - Upper Nassenwieser pond

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Frequently asked questions

What is the longest kid-friendly trail in Clausthal-Zellerfeld?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest kid-friendly trail in Clausthal-Zellerfeld is WasserWanderWeg: Clausthal Ponds. This trail is estimated to be 2.7 mi long.

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

Clausthal-Zellerfeld: With an ascent of 278 ft, WasserWanderWeg: Clausthal Ponds has the most elevation gain of all of the kid-friendly trails in the area. The next highest ascent for kid-friendly trails is World Heritage Path III: In search of traces in the Great Clausthal with 236 ft of elevation gain.