Best forest trails in Sonnenberg

Family-friendly loop in the Harz National Park, Lower Saxony. This child and family-friendly route leads around 4 km around the Oderteich, which is located in the Harz National Park. Sometimes it goes on natural, root-strewn paths, then again on boardwalks through the shore area. The Oderteich, which was created in 1715 and whose water is used to generate electricity for Sankt Andreasberg, is now part of the Upper Harz Water Management UNESCO World Heritage Site. There is a demarcated...

Popular loop in the Harz National Park, Lower Saxony. This beautiful loop begins at the Oderteich, which is one of the most well-known attractions in the Harz National Park. Following the west bank of the Oderteich, the hike leads to the 916 m high Wolfswarte and via Torfhaus back to the car park. In Torfhaus there are some rest stops. Highlights of the hike: - Oderteich - Summit of the Wolfswarte - beautiful views - Torfhaus with National Park Visitor Center

Popular circular hike in the Harz National Park, Lower Saxony. Note: the first part of the route via the Reitstieg is steep in places and sturdy footwear is required. If you prefer a more relaxed hike, you can also take the Ackerstraße there and back. However, the Reitstieg offers particularly beautiful views, including of the Hanskühnenburg rock. This beautiful nature hike combines the Reitstieg and the Ackerstraße to form a lovely loop. The starting point is the Stieglitzecke hiking...

Popular cross-country ski trail in the Harz National Park near Sonnenberg. Typically usable between December and March, but only if there is enough snow of the right quality. Then the track setters start rolling and prepare the tracks for a nice round of cross-country skiing. The route is also suitable for hiking throughout the year. If the track had just been prepared , please do not enter this side of the path with shoes. Highlights: - beautiful winter landscape

Varied loop in the Harz National Park, Lower Saxony. This beautiful loop through the Harz National Park starts at the picturesque Oderteich. From here it first goes in the direction of the Great Torfhausmoor, from where a small detour to the Bohlenweg is possible. This leads to a beautiful view of the Brocken. In the further course, the Achterhöhe is climbed and then it goes back to the starting point via Königskrug. There are delicious rest stops with hearty regional cuisine. Highlights: -...

Idyllic nature hike in the Harz National Park. The starting point is the car park at the Oderteich, which is also served by public transport buses. From there, the Rehberger Grabenweg is followed southwards through a beautiful forest area. On the way there are some information points about the highly interesting history of the ditch. At Goetheplatz, recognizable by a board, two benches and the cliffs in the background, the path branches off towards Hedwigs-Quelle. Now circumnavigating the...

Beautiful cross-country ski trail in the Harz National Park. If the conditions are good and the trail is freshly groomed, then you can experience the wintry, fairytale-like surroundings with physical exercise. Due to the length and the difference in altitude, a good level of fitness is required. There are plenty of parking spaces at the starting point in Sonneberg. Highlights: - fantastic winter landscape - idyllic expanse

Popular hike in the Harz National Park, Lower Saxony. A short, crisp hike to the third highest mountain in Lower Saxony. Attention: for several hundred meters it goes directly along a busy road. Then be particularly careful at the T-junction of the B242 and B4 and continue straight ahead. There is a refuge at the foot of the Achtermannshöhe. Highlights of the hike: - Summit of the Achtermannshöhe - Oder pond - Forest paths

Hiking and stopping off in the Harz National Park, Lower Saxony. It starts at the parking lot at the dam. The weir system leads to the Odertalstraße, which leads through idyllic forest to the Rinderstall forest restaurant. Access by car is not permitted. The path is easy to walk and cross-country skis can be used in winter. In the Rinderstall there is a restaurant as well as a self-service area that is heated in winter. More on this under "Tips". Highlights: - Oder pond - idyllic natural...

Challenging loop in the Harz National Park, Lower Saxony/Saxony-Anhalt. Due to its length, this loop through the Harz Mountains is more recommended for experienced hikers. In particular, the ascent to the Brocken requires some fitness. From the summit of the highest mountain in the Harz there are great views far beyond the borders of the national park. There is also a cozy restaurant where you can take a break. Highlights of the hike: - Renneckenberg - Summit of the Brocken - Mittlere...