Best partially-paved 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...

Popular hike in the Harz National Park, Lower Saxony Along with the Harzer-Hexen-Stieg, the Goetheweg is one of the most popular hiking trails in the Harz National Park. It owes its name to the world-famous thinker and poet Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, who dared to climb here on December 10, 1777 from Torfhaus to the legendary, highest peak of the Harz Mountains. The route also begins today in Torfhaus and leads east along the Schubensteinweg in the direction of the Schubenstein cliff. A...

Popular hiking trail with great views in the Harz National Park, Saxony-Anhalt. This route leads from Schierke via the Eckerlochstieg to the Brocken and back. It is one of the most popular hikes in the Harz Mountains and is the shortest route on the Brocken. The 500 meters in altitude that have to be overcome rise continuously over the course of the route and also lead over stony and partly root-rich terrain. Sturdy shoes should therefore be brought to the hike. However, the efforts are...

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 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...

Panoramic hike in the Harz National Park, Lower Saxony. The hike starts at the HarzWaldHaus (formerly "Haus der Natur"). Nearby there is a tourist information, the bus stop "Bad Harzburg Burgbergbahn" and parking lots. This variant has existed since 2005, and in 2014 the Teufelsstieg was extended from the Brocken to Elend. The route is consistently marked with a white witch on a green background. There are places to stop for refreshments at the Molkenhaus and on the Brocken. The way back can...

The signposted route circles Lower Saxony’s largest lake—the Steinhuder Meer. Covering an area of about 30 km², the lake is a popular recreational destination in the Hanover region and is known for its excellent water quality. The lakeside path can be explored on foot or by bike. Campgrounds offer the option to break the route up into several day-long segments. There are several places to stop for refreshments along the way. The tour can be started from various points and undertaken in...

Varied loop in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. This is a beautiful loop to the Rammelsberg starting in Goslar. The start is at the Kaiserpfalz Nord car park, which is subject to a charge. The Rammelsberg ore mine is an official cultural heritage site. A thousand years of mining and life at Rammelsberg can be discovered here. Together with the medieval town of Goslar, great viewpoints and cultural sights, this route promises plenty of variety. It is nice to stop off at the...

Panoramic circular hike in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. A short hike up the Wurmberg and back along the old border trail. There are several places to stop for refreshments along the way and numerous attractions such as the toboggan run and the Wurmberg mountain adventure world (with petting zoo). During the course of the hike, you will also pass two Harzer Wandernadel stamping points. Parts of the route are quite steep and require a good level of fitness. Highlights of the hike: -...