Best forest trails in Harzgerode
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Explore the most popular forest trails near Harzgerode 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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- 4.2 (15)·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/
- 4.3 (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...
- 4.4 (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
- 4.1 (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 is the longest forest trail in Harzgerode?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest forest trail in Harzgerode is Vom Vierten Hammer durchs Selketal. This trail is estimated to be 9.8 mi long.
Which forest 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 forest trails in the area. The next highest ascent for forest trails is Klippenlauf Harzgerode: 15Km Course with 1,597 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult forest trail in Harzgerode?
The most popular and difficult forest trail in Harzgerode is Selketal Stieg Stage 2: Alexisbad - Meisdorf with a 4.3-star rating from 13 reviews.