Best moderate trails in Lower Saxony

Popular loop in the Harz National Park, Saxony-Anhalt This loop leads from Schierke to the legendary Brocken. At 1,142 m, the Brocken is not only the highest mountain in northern Germany, but also offers incomparable views from the summit. Sturdy shoes and a certain level of fitness are required for this route, as it is partly steep and over roots and stones. There are rest stops in Schierke and on the Brocken. The starting point can be reached by bus and train (stop: Schierke Parkhaus...

Family-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...

Popular 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...

Popular loop in the Harz National Park, Lower Saxony. A nice hike to the lynx enclosure on the Rabenklippe near Bad Harzburg. The lynx enclosure, in which the actually very shy forest dwellers can be observed up close, is one of the most popular attractions in the Harz National Park. The route leads over the Großer Burgberg, the summit of which can be reached by cable car, to the Rabenklippe. The lynx enclosure there is always accessible. On Wednesdays and Saturdays there is the opportunity...

Scenic 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...

Popular 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...

Popular loop in the Lüneburg Heath nature reserve, Lower Saxony. The Wilseder Berg is the highest elevation in the Lüneburg Heath - this is where this hike goes, starting in Niederhaverbeck. The parking lot at the starting point is subject to a charge. From there, the route leads via Steingrund to Totengrund and up to Wilseder Berg, from where there is a great view over the forest and heathland. The route continues to Wilsede and back via Oberhaverbecker Holz. When the heather is in bloom...

Popular 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

Popular hike in the Harz National Park, Lower Saxony. This route in the Harz National Park begins west of the Brocken. The Schierker Straße leads to a rest area with benches before turning left into Grenzweg am Bodesprung. At the rest area (Stichwortfahnen at the Goethe train station) the New Goethe Trail begins. The spot is the exact border between Lower Saxony and Saxony-Anhalt and a former train station. There is places to stop for refreshments at the Brocken and wonderful views can be...

Popular 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...