Best wildlife trails in Clausthal-Zellerfeld

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...

Popular mountain bike tour in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. This beautiful MTB half-day tour is characterized by some ascents and descents as well as idyllic waters. The highest point of the route is the summit of the Schalke, from whose lookout tower there are great views of the Harz mountains. Another highlight is the mighty Okertalsperre - one of the few reservoirs in the Harz Mountains where swimming is allowed. Highlights of the tour: - UNESCO World Heritage Upper Harz Water...

This route begins in Torfhaus, the highest settlement in Lower Saxony, and winds through the dense coniferous forests of the Harz National Park down into the tranquil Eckertal valley. The trail offers repeated views of the Brocken and passes historic raised bogs where peat was once harvested. Running along the Ecker River, the route follows sections of the former inner-German border, which are now protected as part of the Green Belt. Sturdy, water-resistant footwear is recommended for the...

Varied loop trail in the Harz National Park, Lower Saxony. The mountain town of Altenau is the starting point of this tour, characterized by many idyllic ponds and small lakes, which can be undertaken on foot or by mountain bike. There are some nice restaurants along the way. Highlights of the loop: - The mountain town of Altenau - Polstertaler pond - peacock ponds - several nice restaurants

Culturally rich loop trail in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. A beautiful hike through the Harz Mountains from Clausthal to Altenau and back. The path mostly leads along the Upper Harz water shelf, past aqueducts and smaller reservoirs. As early as the 16th century, the pumps and means of transport used in the Harz mining industry were powered by the ingenious water transport system. Today the Upper Harz water management is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. After Altenau you can also take a...

Demanding, varied circular route near Clausthal-Zellerfeld, Lower Saxony. Quite a difficult but rewarding bike path. This mountain-valley tour leads with partly steep climbs over gravel paths and natural paths. It leads through idyllic forests, along the forest swimming pool and along meadow landscapes. Again and again there are fantastic views of the surrounding landscape. Highlights of the route: - Kuttelbacher pond (forest swimming pool) - Demanding terrain - Great panorama

Idyllic nature hike in the Harz National Park. It starts at the Stieglitzecke car park, which is located on the B498 between Clausthal-Zellerfeld and Braunlage. A short stretch parallel to the road, past the Magdeburger Hütte and off you go into the quiet forest. It goes gently downhill, past the Hanskuehnenburg, until you reach the headwaters of the Great Lonau. The small river then leads to Lonau, where there are also places to stop for refreshments. Highlights: - idyllic nature of the...

Demanding MTB tour in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. A wonderful mountain bike tour through the mountains and valleys between the Upper Harz and the mountain town of Bad Grund on the western edge of the Harz Mountains. Since there are two quite steep climbs and descents to master, you should bring a certain level of fitness and some driving technique. Highlights of the tour: - great views around the Iberg - numerous single trails - varied forests

Popular hike in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. From Clausthal-Zellerfeld to Altenau, you can experience a UNESCO World Heritage Site up close: The Upper Harz Water Shelf (also: Upper Harz Water Management), an extensive water supply system from the 16th to 19th centuries. The starting point the street "Am Ostbahnhof" (parking at Aldi or Marktkauf). First you walk a short distance along the main road in the direction of Altenau, then you turn left onto a gravel road to the peacock ponds....