Best moderate trails in Osterode am Harz

This route is the first stage of the Harzer Hexen-Stieg, a long-distance hiking trail that crosses the Harz Mountains from Osterode am Harz to Buntenbock. The trail leads steadily uphill from the historic town of Osterode along the Upper Harz Water System, a UNESCO World Heritage Site consisting of historic dams and canals. Hikers pass through dense spruce forests and idyllic ponds, which are typical of the southern Harz landscape. Overnight stays are available in hotels and traditional...

Popular loop trail in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. This 10 km long hike leads around the Soesetalsperre near Osterode am Harz. Already laid out in 1931, the dam is now used, among other things, to supply drinking water. You can also fish here. Highlights of the hike: - Soesetalsperre - beautiful views - climbing wall

Circular hike in Lower Saxony, Germany. From the parking lot, it first goes in a big round through the sometimes lighter, sometimes denser forest. When you have passed the Schindelkopf on the right up to the highest point of the hike, you turn left and get to the Sösetalsperre. On the bank it then goes to the Sösetalsperre and back to the starting point.

Varied and idyllic circular route near Clausthal-Zellerfeld, Lower Saxony. The route leads from the pre-dam of the reservoir via the Schindelkopf, the Haspelkopf, the Hanskuehnenburg and the Großer Breitenberg back to the pre-dam. This route can be walked all year round and also invites you to take a nice winter walk. Highlights: - Beautiful views - Local flora and fauna - Varied natural landscapes

Varied circular hike in Osterode am Harz, Lower Saxony. Small, demanding hike to the Schindelkopf in the Harz Mountains with a beautiful, typical Harzer Köte. For the ascent to the Köte, a few meters of altitude have to be overcome and are not necessarily suitable for a beginner. Highlights of the tour: - Osterode elevated tank - Shady forest paths - Eipenke - Tailor's Pond - Forest bird station

Popular hike in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. The unique gypsum landscapes of Hainholz invite you to hike and discover. This route through the nature reserve leads to the Marthahoehle and the Jettenhoehle, whose system of passages has a total length of almost 750 m. Highlights of the hike: - Jetten Cave - Martha Cave

A wonderful hike that runs partly on paths, partly on farm roads. At the Eleonorenhütte you have a wonderful, wide view up to the Sösetalsperre!

Around the Lichtenstein castle ruins