Best trail running trails in Lower Saxony
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Explore the most popular trail running trails in Lower Saxony 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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- 4.5 (571)·Easy·3.9 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrVaried, certified premium hiking trail in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. The starting point is the large car park of the church in Hahnenklee near Goslar. There is a lot to experience and discover in a very short distance and the many varied landscapes make the hike an entertaining pleasure. Starting from the famous stave church, the path leads along picturesque forest ponds. This path owes its name to the numerous and lovingly placed benches along the route. Good signage (red symbol on...
- 4.3 (156)·Moderate·6.9 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrPopular loop in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. A beautiful, but also very popular hike in the Oker Valley, which sometimes leads close to roads. There are some rest stops and nice rest areas. The route is not consistently signposted. It is therefore advisable to use the route map as a guide (it is best to download it before the hike, as mobile phone reception is sometimes very poor or non-existent). There is a car park at the starting point, but it is also easily accessible by train and...
- 4.6 (73)·Moderate·5.5 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrVaried loop trail in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. A replica of the imposing stave church of Borgund, several beautiful bodies of water and idyllic forest paths characterize this great hike near Hahnenklee. Highlights of the hike: - Gustav Adolf Stave Church - Grumbacher pond - Kuttelbach pond - Views of Hahnenklee
- 4.6 (99)·Moderate·4.8 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrVaried hike through the Hohenstein nature reserve, Lower Saxony. On this hike from the Kreuzsteinquelle car park, you should keep your eyes open to discover the eponymous cross stones along the way. The nearby natour.NAH.zentrum is also worth a visit, as is a detour to the Schillat Cave - a show cave with stalactite formations worth seeing. Highlights of the hike: - Cliffs of the Hohenstein - stunning views - Green Altar - Devil's Pulpit
- 4.1 (74)·Moderate·3.4 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrPopular loop in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. A nice hike over the Rammelsberg near Goslar. When you arrive back at the parking lot at Herzberger Teich, you can relax after the hike by the water or get some food at the nearby restaurant. Highlights of the hike: - Rammelsberg - Herzberger pond - great views over the Harz
- 4.6 (92)·Easy·3.7 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrPopular loop in Hanover, Lower Saxony. The loop around the Maschsee is one of Hanover's most popular routes - joggers, walkers and cyclists flock here, especially when the weather is nice. The loop starts on the north bank near the "Fackelträger" sculpture ("torch bearer") opposite the Sprengel Museum. The loop is marked with a sandstone block every 0.5 km and can be walked in both directions. It does not initially go along the riverside promenade, but in the direction of the stadium on the...
- 4.6 (67)·Easy·3.9 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrPopular circular hiking trail in the Lüneburg Heath nature reserve, Lower Saxony. The "Dead Wood and Living Heath" circular hiking trail marked with an "N2" symbol is a very typical hike for the Lüneburg Heath. Extensive heathland, juniper, old birches and oaks characterize the area around the Wilseder Berg. Shortly before the end of the hike you cross an area characterized by slowly rotting tree stumps of a former spruce forest and still quite young heathland, to which the N2 circular route...
- 4.4 (76)·Moderate·9 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrThis route is stage 2 of the Heidschnuckenweg, a long-distance trail through Northern Germany, starting in Buchholz i.d. Nordheide and ending in Handeloh. The path leads through the Höllenschlucht, a deep dry valley, before ascending the Brunsberg for panoramic views of blooming heather and birch trees. Hikers then traverse the Büsenbachtal, crossing the clear Büsenbach stream and climbing the Pferdekopf hill before finishing through dense evergreen forests. Lodging is available in the...
- 4.4 (56)·Easy·3.8 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrFamily-friendly walk in the Wildeshauser Geest Nature Park, Lower Saxony. From Doetlingen you hike along the Hunte and on the Huntepadd through the Glaner Heide nature reserve, where the Glaner Braut I-IV (a megalithic complex) can be admired. Highlights of the hike: - child-friendly - Huntepadd - Glaner bride - Glaner Heide nature reserve
- 4.5 (60)·Easy·2.5 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrCertified, informative premium walking trail in the Harz Mountains, Lower Saxony. The name says it all on this circular route: the hike is varied and leads around a former, renatured quarry. In between, you hike through forests and enjoy the views from above. Highlights of the walk: - Heimberg - Wolfshagen quarry - Wolfshagen panorama
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Frequently asked questions
What national parks in Lower Saxony have running trails?
Hikers on AllTrails.com recommend several popular national parks in Lower Saxony. Lower Saxon Wadden Sea National Park is home to 3 running trails with an average 4.4 star rating from 53 community reviews.
What is the longest running trail in Lower Saxony?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest running trail in Lower Saxony is O-See-Triathlon Uelzen - middle distance (90 km cycling, 21 km running). This trail is estimated to be 67.6 mi long.
Which running trail has the most elevation gain in Lower Saxony?
Lower Saxony: With an ascent of 8,756 ft, Brocken-Challenge 2022 REVERSE has the most elevation gain of all of the running trails in the area. The next highest ascent for running trails is O-See-Triathlon Uelzen - middle distance (90 km cycling, 21 km running) with 6,824 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult running trail in Lower Saxony?
The most popular and difficult running trail in Lower Saxony is Bocksberg from Spiegeltal with a 4.4-star rating from 32 reviews.
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