Best walking trails in Clausthal-Zellerfeld

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Explore the most popular walking 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 - Am Hüttenteich Altenau
3.3 (11)·Moderate·3.2 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hr
#3 - Um den Großen Kellerhalsteich
4.3 (11)·Easy·2.2 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hr
#4 - 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 walking trail in Clausthal-Zellerfeld?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest walking trail in Clausthal-Zellerfeld is Am Hüttenteich Altenau. This trail is estimated to be 3.2 mi long.

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

Clausthal-Zellerfeld: With an ascent of 849 ft, Am Hüttenteich Altenau has the most elevation gain of all of the walking trails in the area. The next highest ascent for walking trails is Um den Großen Kellerhalsteich with 367 ft of elevation gain.