Best forest trails in Walkenried
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Explore the most popular forest trails near Walkenried with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.
Top trails
- 4.0 (42)·Easy·3.5 miVaried loop trail in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. Short hike from Walkenried towards Sachsenstein and to the Helbing hut with a stamp of the Harz hiking pin. There are some short but steep climbs. Highlights of the hike: - Sachsenstein Castle - Spatenbornwiese - Andreasteich - Hoellenteich ("Hellpond") - beautiful forest paths
- 4.8 (13)·Moderate·7.2 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrHighlight-packed circular hike around Walkenried in the Harz Mountains, Lower Saxony. Many idyllic ponds, a striking rock massif, a castle ruin and great views in great nature - the circular route from Walkenried in the Vorharz has all this to offer. The route meanders up and down from Walkenried via Bad Sachsa to Neuhof and back through forest and open terrain. Highlights: - Forest outdoor pool Prior Teich - Sachsenstein castle ruins - Sachsenstein cliff - Lower Crane Pond - Estrus pond -...
- 4.0 (4)·Moderate·9.4 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrPopular loop trail in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. More variety than on this Harz hike is hardly possible; it goes past historical buildings such as the ruins of Sachsenstein Castle, through untouched natural landscapes around the Itelteich and through the beautiful town of Walkenried. Highlights of the hike: - Itelteich nature reserve - Sachsenstein Castle - Walkenried Monastery - Andreasteich
- 4.1 (9)·Moderate·5.1 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrPanoramic loop trail in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. A lot of forest awaits you on this beautiful hike in the Harz Mountains. On the way there are also some great views, for example of the Great Staufenberg and from the "Brockenblick" viewpoint. Highlights of the hike: - Brockenblick - Roter Schuss - Great Staufenberg - Hundertmorgenwiese ("Hundred acre meadow") - Staufenberg nature reserve
- 3.1 (7)·Moderate·5.3 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrPicturesque circular route with many stamps of the Harzer hiking nobility near Walkenried in Lower Saxony. This idyllic circular hike begins with a climb to the "little horse". Here you will find not only a wonderful view but also the stamp office no. 58. On beautiful forest paths you go over the Harzer BaudenSteig to the Helenenruh (stamp office no. 160). The last two stamps on this hike can be found on the Jeremiashöhe and the Jagdkopf zum Bremer Klippe (No. 163). Since there is no rest...
- 4.0 (1)·Hard·10.6 mi·Est. 5.5–6 hrSixth stage of the varied long-distance hiking trail Harzer BaudenSteig in the Harz Mountains in Lower Saxony. This last stage of the popular Harzer BaudenSteig long-distance hiking trail leads from Wieda to Walkenried. The route leads along beautiful forest and field paths through the former GDR border area. On the way you will come across numerous cultural and historical sights. Thus, among other things, the mining of red iron stone and iron and steel works were the decisive economic...
- 2.5 (3)·Moderate·5.1 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrPopular loop trail in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. A nice forest hike from the parking lot at the Kurhaus in Wieda (if arriving by bus or train: "Wieda Kurhaus" stop). On forest paths you first hike over the Grosser Eulentalberg and later climb the Jagdkopf. Highlights of the hike: - great views over the Harz - Großer Eulentalberg - The summit of the Jagdkopf
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest forest trail in Walkenried?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest forest trail in Walkenried is Harzer BaudenSteig Etappe 6: Wieda - Walkenried. This trail is estimated to be 10.6 mi long.
Which forest trail has the most elevation gain in Walkenried?
Walkenried: With an ascent of 1,824 ft, Harzer BaudenSteig Etappe 6: Wieda - Walkenried has the most elevation gain of all of the forest trails in the area. The next highest ascent for forest trails is Von Walkenried zum Brockenblick with 1,663 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult forest trail in Walkenried?
The most popular and difficult forest trail in Walkenried is Von Walkenried zum Brockenblick with a 4.7-star rating from 2 reviews.