Best trail running trails in Walkenried
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Explore the most popular trail running 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
- 4.4 (19)·Moderate·4.1 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrPopular loop trail in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. This loop trail in the Harz Mountains inspires with idyllic stream valleys, beautiful forest paths and an enchanted pond. The way there, during which you continuously, but very comfortably gain elevation, runs through the Steinbach valley and past the Neuer Teich ("New Pond"). You hike back to the parking lot along the Wolfsbach. Highlights of the hike: - Wolfbach Valley - Neuer Teich - Steinbach
- 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
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest running trail in Walkenried?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest running trail in Walkenried is Walkenried - Itelteich - Burg Sachsenstein. This trail is estimated to be 9.4 mi long.
Which running trail has the most elevation gain in Walkenried?
Walkenried: With an ascent of 1,292 ft, Walkenried - Itelteich - Burg Sachsenstein has the most elevation gain of all of the running trails in the area. The next highest ascent for running trails is Großer Staufenberg Loop via Brockenblick and Roter Schuss with 1,292 ft of elevation gain.
