Best lake trails in Lower Saxony
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Explore the most popular lake trails in Lower Saxony with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.
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- 4.5 (571)·Easy·3.9 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrVaried, certified premium hiking trail in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. The starting point is the large car park of the church in Hahnenklee near Goslar. There is a lot to experience and discover in a very short distance and the many varied landscapes make the hike an entertaining pleasure. Starting from the famous stave church, the path leads along picturesque forest ponds. This path owes its name to the numerous and lovingly placed benches along the route. Good signage (red symbol on...
- 4.6 (226)·Moderate·2.8 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrFamily-friendly loop in the Harz National Park, Lower Saxony. This child and family-friendly route leads around 4 km around the Oderteich, which is located in the Harz National Park. Sometimes it goes on natural, root-strewn paths, then again on boardwalks through the shore area. The Oderteich, which was created in 1715 and whose water is used to generate electricity for Sankt Andreasberg, is now part of the Upper Harz Water Management UNESCO World Heritage Site. There is a demarcated...
- 4.3 (156)·Moderate·6.9 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrPopular loop in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. A beautiful, but also very popular hike in the Oker Valley, which sometimes leads close to roads. There are some rest stops and nice rest areas. The route is not consistently signposted. It is therefore advisable to use the route map as a guide (it is best to download it before the hike, as mobile phone reception is sometimes very poor or non-existent). There is a car park at the starting point, but it is also easily accessible by train and...
- 4.2 (188)·Moderate·7.6 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hrScenic loop in the Harz National Park, Lower Saxony Along lively streams, enchanted forests and wonderful views, this popular loop leads from the car park at the valley station of the Wurmberg gondola lift along the Warmen Bode and to the summit of the Wurmberg. There is a lot to discover here: a lookout tower and places to stop for refreshments and, interesting for families, a children's playground and a petting zoo with goats await on the second highest mountain in the Harz Mountains. A...
- 4.4 (125)·Moderate·8.9 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrPopular dam loop in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony A great tour around one of the most famous dams in the Harz Mountains. The starting point for this route is the car park at the dam wall. Most of the route is tarmac and is also suitable for cycling. The beautiful nature and the marvellous views of the water offer pure relaxation. The exhibition about the dam is interesting once you reach the waterworks. It is possible to collect the Harz hiking pin at the stamping...
- 4.7 (102)·Moderate·8.7 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hrPopular loop in the Harz National Park, Lower Saxony. This beautiful loop begins at the Oderteich, which is one of the most well-known attractions in the Harz National Park. Following the west bank of the Oderteich, the hike leads to the 916 m high Wolfswarte and via Torfhaus back to the car park. In Torfhaus there are some rest stops. Highlights of the hike: - Oderteich - Summit of the Wolfswarte - beautiful views - Torfhaus with National Park Visitor Center
- 4.6 (73)·Moderate·5.5 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrVaried loop trail in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. A replica of the imposing stave church of Borgund, several beautiful bodies of water and idyllic forest paths characterize this great hike near Hahnenklee. Highlights of the hike: - Gustav Adolf Stave Church - Grumbacher pond - Kuttelbach pond - Views of Hahnenklee
- 4.4 (85)·Moderate·3.5 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrFamily-friendly theme trail in the Harz National Park, Lower Saxony. The nature myth path near Braunschweig invites the whole family to discover the mythical relationships between man and nature. There are interactive stations such as the wishing tree or the labyrinth along the way at regular intervals. Hikers like to linger at the picturesque Silberteich, which was created in 1755 as part of the Upper Harz water system and is now largely left to nature. Sturdy shoes are recommended for the...
- 4.6 (82)·Moderate·4.1 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrPopular loop in the Harz National Park, Lower Saxony. From Oderbrück it goes through the beautiful forest area Oderholz to the south bank of the Oderteich. The dam there was built in the early 18th century and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The conspicuous granite steles on the east bank serve to prevent ice floes from overflowing into the relief system. Depending on the time of year and the water level, the views around the lake are very different. Highlights of the hike: - historic...
- 4.5 (77)·Moderate·7 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrA small circular route that starts at the parking lot on Liebesbankweg. The first section goes on the Liebesbankweg to Auerhahn and then further up to the Schalker Tower. On small, narrow hiking trails in the direction of Grosser Kellerhals-Teich and Oberer Grumbacher Teich back to the parking lot. There are three stamping points for the Harz hiking pin on the route.
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Frequently asked questions
What national parks in Lower Saxony have lake trails?
Hikers on AllTrails.com recommend several popular national parks in Lower Saxony. Lower Saxon Wadden Sea National Park is home to 19 lake trails with an average 4.2 star rating from 153 community reviews.
What is the longest lake trail in Lower Saxony?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest lake trail in Lower Saxony is Weser - Romantische Straße: D-Route 9. This trail is estimated to be 766.8 mi long.
Which lake trail has the most elevation gain in Lower Saxony?
Lower Saxony: With an ascent of 65,026 ft, Weser - Romantische Straße: D-Route 9 has the most elevation gain of all of the lake trails in the area. The next highest ascent for lake trails is Hanover to Rügen (long-distance cycle path) with 24,084 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult lake trail in Lower Saxony?
The most popular and difficult lake trail in Lower Saxony is Teufelsstieg: Bad Harzburg - Brocken with a 4.6-star rating from 41 reviews.
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