Best paved trails in Clausthal-Zellerfeld

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Explore the most popular paved 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 - Okertalsperre Loop
3.9 (48)·Moderate·8 mi·Est. 4.5–5 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...
#2 - Oker Reservoir via Schulenberg
3.0 (4)·Moderate·10.4 mi·Est. 5.5–6 hr
Demanding mountain bike tour in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. This is a fantastically beautiful, but also very demanding mountain bike tour in the Hochharz. From Schulenberg you ride around the Okertalsperre, partly along roads, partly on natural trails. Highlights of the hike: - Okertalsperre - beautiful views - varied trails

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Frequently asked questions

What is the longest paved trail in Clausthal-Zellerfeld?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest paved trail in Clausthal-Zellerfeld is Oker Reservoir via Schulenberg. This trail is estimated to be 10.4 mi long.

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

Clausthal-Zellerfeld: With an ascent of 2,168 ft, Oker Reservoir via Schulenberg has the most elevation gain of all of the paved trails in the area. The next highest ascent for paved trails is Okertalsperre Loop with 1,879 ft of elevation gain.