Best forest trails in Lautenthal
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Explore the most popular forest trails near Lautenthal 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
- 4.2 (9)·Easy·3.7 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrThis varied loop leads through the Upper Harz region near the former mining town of Lautenthal. The trail opens up the densely wooded slopes around Teufelsberg and runs along a mixture of historic mining paths, shady forest roads, and idyllic trails alongside small Harz streams. A central highlight is the view from Teufelsberg of Lautenthal deep in the valley and the passage through the typical Harz spruce and beech forests, which are constantly changing as part of forest restructuring. The...
- 3.5 (9)·Moderate·6.6 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrFamily-friendly loop trail in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. A beautiful, small and family-friendly trail with only moderate changes in elevation. The start of the loop is at the parking lot at the Prinzenteich. There are three stamping points for the Harz hiking pin along the way. Highlights of the hike: - Prinzenteich ("Prince pond") - Upper Hahnebalzer pond (HWN stamping point) - Braunschweiger Eck
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest forest trail in Lautenthal?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest forest trail in Lautenthal is From the Prinzenteich to the Braunschweiger Eck. This trail is estimated to be 6.6 mi long.
Which forest trail has the most elevation gain in Lautenthal?
Lautenthal: With an ascent of 931 ft, From the Prinzenteich to the Braunschweiger Eck has the most elevation gain of all of the forest trails in the area. The next highest ascent for forest trails is Teufelsberg - Lautenthal with 718 ft of elevation gain.
