Best river trails in Osterode am Harz
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Explore the most popular river trails near Osterode am Harz 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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- 4.0 (32)·Hard·60.4 mi·Est. 24 hr+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...
- 4.6 (16)·Hard·22 mi·Est. 11–12 hrPopular hike in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. This almost 36 km long hike begins in beautiful Osterode am Harz, where it is worth spending some time. Passing the southern outskirts of Clausthal-Zellerfeld, you finally hike to the Harz National Park. Highlights of the hike: - Osterode am Harz - National park visitor center in Torfhaus - Heidelbeerenkoepfe - Detour to the Soesetalsperre (optional)
- 3.8 (18)·Moderate·6.7 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrPopular 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
- 4.1 (7)·Moderate·6 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrCircular 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.
- 3.5 (15)·Moderate·8.9 mi·Est. 5–5.5 hrVaried 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
- 3.8 (3)·Hard·62.7 mi·Est. 24 hr+Osterode to Thale via the Harzer Hexen-Stieg offers a mystical journey through the heart of the Harz National Park. This long-distance hiking route traverses a diverse landscape of deep spruce forests, misty moors and the dramatic granite cliffs of the Bodetal Gorge. The terrain consists of a mixture of wide forest paths, narrow rocky trails and historic cobblestone sections. A particular highlight is the ascent to the Brocken 1,141m, the highest peak in northern Germany, known for its...
- 4.0 (6)·Moderate·7.2 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrVaried 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
- 4.3 (3)·Hard·11.8 mi·Est. 6.5–7 hrSecond stage of the varied HarzerBaudensteig long-distance hiking trail in the Harz Mountains. This is the second stage of the popular HarzerBaudensteig long-distance hiking trail, which runs through the Harz Mountains. It starts in Lerbach and goes all the way to Sieber. In addition to the beautiful high moor landscapes of the Harz National Park, the route leads to the idyllically situated Sösestausee. This supplies the region around Göttingen and the area around Hanover with drinking...
- 4.0 (1)·Hard·23.9 mi·Est. 11–12 hrPopular 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 -...
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest river trail in Osterode am Harz?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest river trail in Osterode am Harz is Harzrunde von Osterode. This trail is estimated to be 71.9 mi long.
Which river trail has the most elevation gain in Osterode am Harz?
Osterode am Harz: With an ascent of 13,622 ft, From Osterode to Thale has the most elevation gain of all of the river trails in the area. The next highest ascent for river trails is Harzrunde von Osterode with 13,556 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult river trail in Osterode am Harz?
The most popular and difficult river trail in Osterode am Harz is Harz Witches' Trail with a 4.0-star rating from 31 reviews.
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