Best partially-paved trails in Osterode am Harz

The Harz Witches' Trail is a first-class, 94-kilometer (58 miles) cross-country trail through the Harz sNational Park, typically hiked in five to six stages between Osterode and Thale. As a certified trail, it winds through a mystical landscape of raised bogs, dense forests, and the dramatic Bodetal Gorge. Highlights include the legendary Brocken, artistic experience stations, and the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Upper Harz Water Management System with its historic canals. Most hikers...

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 mountain bike tour in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. The loop trail OS2 leads from the southwestern edge of the Harz mountains to the Clausthal plateau. You pass many ponds and ditches, which today are part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site "Upper Harz Water Regale". A longer ascent on a gravel road to Buntenbock is probably the greatest challenge of this route. However, there are also single trail sections and downhill routes. Highlights of the tour: - varied trails -...

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!

Demanding trekking tour in the Harz Mountains, Lower Saxony. This 92 km long route connects some of the most popular attractions in the Harz Mountains. It starts near the Sösetalsperre, the oldest dam in the Harzwasserwerke. The highest point of the route - and of the Harz Mountains - is the summit of the Brocken. There are places to stop and stay overnight in Kammschlacken and Torfhaus, and there is also a cozy restaurant on the Brocken. Highlights of the hike: - Sösetalsperre - Outdoor...

Wonderful long-distance hike in the Harz National Park, Lower Saxony. The hike leads from Osterode to Thale and partly follows the well-known Harzer-Hexen-Stieg. However, this variant offers more access for sleeping accommodations, so that it can be hiked in several stages to discover the Harz Mountains. Highlights: - Nabental Waterfall - Moor landscapes near Torfhaus - Oderteich - Ruins of Königsburg near the route - Trageburg ruins

Demanding tour in the Harz National Park, Lower Saxony. The Oxfam Trailwalker takes place in many different countries and has been organized since 1981 to raise funds. The start of this variant is on the Kornmarkt in Osterode am Harz. On the day of the event, the route is intended to be shared among several participants.