Best trails in Harzgerode
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Looking for the best hiking trails in Harzgerode? Whether you're getting ready to hike, bike, trail run, or explore other outdoor activities, AllTrails has 10 scenic trails in the Harzgerode area. Enjoy hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you.
Explore one of 3 easy hiking trails in Harzgerode or discover kid-friendly routes for your next family trip. Check out some trails with historic sights or adventure through the nature areas surrounding Harzgerode that are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts at any skill level.
Top trails
- 4.2 (14)·Moderate·4.7 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrPromising hiking tour in Harzgerode, Saxony-Anhalt. The start is in Alexisbad and will take you straight into the forest. This is a shorter route in the region but very varied. Highlights of the tour: - Wonderful prospects - Local flora and fauna - Koethener Hut - Pioneer Walk - Temple of Luis
- 4.1 (12)·Moderate·8.8 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hrPanoramic circular route in Harzgerode, Saxony-Anhalt Whether running or walking, this route offers many beautiful views of the local natural landscapes. Highlights: - Beautiful views - Varied natural landscape - Local flora and fauna -------------------------------------------------- -------------------- More information about the cliff run: http://www.klippenlauf.de/
- 4.4 (11)·Moderate·6.1 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrEventful hike around Alexisbad, Saxony-Anhalt. Nice little hike that leads over the Selkestieg to two stamps of the Harzer hiking needles. This route also has some highlights to offer - three great viewpoints, impressive cliffs, the Köthener Hütte and the 400 m high Schalkenburg and all of this in a beautiful forest. Highlights: - Beautiful view - Habichtstein vantage point - Luisencliff - Chapel view - Koethen Hut - Schalkenburg
- 4.3 (13)·Hard·3.6 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrStage 2 of the long-distance hiking trail "Selketal-Stieg", Saxony-Anhalt. This is the second stage of the varied and beginner-friendly Selketal-Stieg trail, which is around 70 km long and leads through the beautiful Harz mountains between Stiege and Quedlinburg. The starting point of the second stage is Alexisbad and the section ends in Meisdorf. Cliff paths, trails over mountain ridges and hollow paths promise plenty of variety. In addition to beautiful nature, cultural and historical...
- 4.1 (9)·Easy·1.5 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hrFamily-friendly loop trail in the Harz Nature Park, Saxony-Anhalt. This beautiful loop trail runs around the Guentersberger Bergsee. You pass some information boards of the nature trail. The first 500 m you walk along the road, the rest of the way through beautiful forest. Highlights of the hike: - Guentersberge mountain lake - Katzensohle pond
- 3.8 (4)·Moderate·9.8 mi·Est. 5–5.5 hrPromising hiking trail in Harzgerode, Saxony-Anhalt. Nice hike through the Selketal from IV. Friedrichshammer over the ruins of Anhalt on towards Selkemühle, refuge on the Mettenberg and back over the umbrella. There are 5 stamping points here for collectors of the Harz hiking pin. Highlights of the route: - Beautiful views on the route - Great natural landscapes
- 3.0 (1)·Easy·3.6 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrFamily-friendly hike in the Harz Nature Park, Saxony-Anhalt. This is a leisurely hike from Guentersberge train station to Strassberg train station. The route is quite flat and follows the Selke throughout. The picturesque valley of the Selke is a nature reserve, so the trails must not be left and dogs must be kept on a leash. Highlights of the hike: - Guentersberge - Upper Selketal nature reserve - Elbingstal pond - Detour to the Owl World Falkenhof Harz (optional)
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails in Harzgerode?
There are plenty of things to do on Harzgerode's hiking trails. On AllTrails.com, you'll find 8 hiking trails, and more.
What is the longest trail in Harzgerode?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail in Harzgerode is Vom Vierten Hammer durchs Selketal. This trail is estimated to be 9.8 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain in Harzgerode?
Harzgerode: With an ascent of 1,768 ft, Vom Vierten Hammer durchs Selketal has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Klippenlauf Harzgerode: 15Km Course with 1,597 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail in Harzgerode?
The most popular and difficult trail in Harzgerode is Selketal Stieg Stage 2: Alexisbad - Meisdorf with a 4.3-star rating from 13 reviews.
Are there camping trails available in Harzgerode?
According to AllTrails.com, there is 1 camping trail in Harzgerode which is Güntersberge nach Neudorf über Straßberg with an average 0.0 star rating from 0 community reviews.
Are there running trails available in Harzgerode?
According to AllTrails.com, there is 1 running trail in Harzgerode which is Klippenlauf Harzgerode: 15Km Course with an average 4.1 star rating from 12 community reviews.
Are there any trails with scenic mountain peak views in Harzgerode?
Yes, there are 9 trails with scenic mountain peak views in Harzgerode, including Alexisbad - Mägdetrappe Rundweg, Klippenlauf Harzgerode: 15Km Course, Selketal Stieg Stage 2: Alexisbad - Meisdorf, Über die Verlobungsurne zum Schalkenburg, and Guentersberge Mountain Lake Loop.
Are there any trails with weather shelters in Harzgerode?
Yes, there are 4 trails with weather shelters in Harzgerode, including Alexisbad - Mägdetrappe Rundweg, Klippenlauf Harzgerode: 15Km Course, Selketal Stieg Stage 2: Alexisbad - Meisdorf, and Über die Verlobungsurne zum Schalkenburg.
Are there any trails with ponds in Harzgerode?
Yes, there are 2 trails with ponds in Harzgerode, including Klippenlauf Harzgerode: 15Km Course and Valley of the Selke: Guentersberge - Strassberg.
Are there any trails with huts in Harzgerode?
Yes, there are 4 trails with huts in Harzgerode, including Klippenlauf Harzgerode: 15Km Course, Über die Verlobungsurne zum Schalkenburg, Vom Vierten Hammer durchs Selketal, and Valley of the Selke: Guentersberge - Strassberg.
Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Harzgerode?
Yes, there are 5 trails with scenic viewpoints in Harzgerode, including Alexisbad - Mägdetrappe Rundweg, Klippenlauf Harzgerode: 15Km Course, Selketal Stieg Stage 2: Alexisbad - Meisdorf, Über die Verlobungsurne zum Schalkenburg, and Vom Vierten Hammer durchs Selketal.
Are there any trails with springs in Harzgerode?
Yes, there are 4 trails with springs in Harzgerode, including Alexisbad - Mägdetrappe Rundweg, Klippenlauf Harzgerode: 15Km Course, Selketal Stieg Stage 2: Alexisbad - Meisdorf, and Über die Verlobungsurne zum Schalkenburg.
Are there any trails with cliffs in Harzgerode?
Yes, there are 4 trails with cliffs in Harzgerode, including Alexisbad - Mägdetrappe Rundweg, Klippenlauf Harzgerode: 15Km Course, Über die Verlobungsurne zum Schalkenburg, and Guentersberge Mountain Lake Loop.
Are there any trails with castles in Harzgerode?
Yes, there are 3 trails with castles in Harzgerode, including Klippenlauf Harzgerode: 15Km Course, Guentersberge Mountain Lake Loop, and Vom Vierten Hammer durchs Selketal.
Are there any trails with picnic areas in Harzgerode?
Yes, there are 4 trails with picnic areas in Harzgerode, including Klippenlauf Harzgerode: 15Km Course, Selketal Stieg Stage 2: Alexisbad - Meisdorf, Über die Verlobungsurne zum Schalkenburg, and Vom Vierten Hammer durchs Selketal.
Are there any trails with rivers in Harzgerode?
Yes, there are 2 trails with rivers in Harzgerode, including Valley of the Selke: Guentersberge - Strassberg and Güntersberge nach Neudorf über Straßberg.
