Best river trails in Harz
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Explore the most popular river trails near Harz 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
- 4.4 (44)·Moderate·8.7 mi·Est. 5–5.5 hrPanoramic loop in the Harz Mountains, Lower Saxony. A wonderful loop through the varied Harz landscape. It starts at the car park on "Steile Wand Straße", but it is also possible to start at the Wolfwarte car park. However, this car park is very small. The path is partly stony and overgrown with roots. It is possible to collect 5 Harzer Wandernadel (Harz Mountains Walking Pin) stamps along the way. There are refreshment stops in Torfhaus. Highlights: - Nabental waterfall - Beautiful Harz...
- 3.9 (5)·Moderate·2.1 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrFamily-friendly hiking trail to the Rudolfklippe, Lower Saxony. The short hiking trail starts at the Radau waterfall. The parking lot there is free of charge. The trail leads through the forest over serpentines to the Winterbergklippe and finally on to the Rudolfklippe. Return along the same route.
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest river trail in Harz?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest river trail in Harz is Altenau - Torfhaus Loop. This trail is estimated to be 8.7 mi long.
Which river trail has the most elevation gain in Harz?
Harz: With an ascent of 2,083 ft, Altenau - Torfhaus Loop has the most elevation gain of all of the river trails in the area. The next highest ascent for river trails is Radau Waterfall - Rudolfklippe with 606 ft of elevation gain.
