Best trail running trails in Osterode am Harz

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Explore the most popular trail running 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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#1 - Soesetalsperre Loop
3.8 (18)·Moderate·6.7 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hr
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
#2 - Von Osterode zum Schindelkopf
4.0 (6)·Moderate·7.2 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hr
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
#3 - Gypsum karst landscape Hainholz: Jettenhoehle and Marthahoehle
3.7 (9)·Moderate·3.1 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hr
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
#4 - Marke - Kneppelberg
2.8 (4)·Easy·3.1 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hr
Charming hiking trail around Osterode am Harz, Lower Saxony. This is a short and very beautiful hiking tour that starts in Marke. There are plenty of parking spaces at the Marke Cemetery. Highlights of the tour: - Cemetery mark - Shady forest paths - Kneppelberg (293 m) - Hut: Altes Forsthaus Westerhof
#5 - Lichtenstein Castle ruins and Lichtenstein cave
2.2 (2)·Moderate·7.5 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hr
Around the Lichtenstein castle ruins
#6 - Osterode - Soesetal reservoir- Dammhaus
Hard·15.3 mi·Est. 7.5–8 hr
Demanding hike in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. This route covers almost 27 km from the Osterroder train station to the Dammhaus bus stop. Along the way, there are beautiful views as well as the Soesetalsperre, the oldest reservoir in the Harzwasserwerke, and smaller bodies of water such as the Baerenbrucher Teich. Highlights of the hike: - Soesetalsperre - Osterrode - idyllic forest paths - Heidelbeerkoepfe

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Frequently asked questions

What is the longest running trail in Osterode am Harz?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest running trail in Osterode am Harz is Osterode - Soesetal reservoir- Dammhaus. This trail is estimated to be 15.3 mi long.

Which running trail has the most elevation gain in Osterode am Harz?

Osterode am Harz: With an ascent of 3,293 ft, Osterode - Soesetal reservoir- Dammhaus has the most elevation gain of all of the running trails in the area. The next highest ascent for running trails is Lichtenstein Castle ruins and Lichtenstein cave with 1,417 ft of elevation gain.