Best partially-paved trails in Oberharz am Brocken

3.9(72 reviews)

Explore the most popular partially paved trails near Oberharz am Brocken 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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#1 - Rübeland - Wendefurth dam - Rappbode dam
4.4 (37)·Hard·12.2 mi·Est. 6–6.5 hr
Spectacular loop in the Harz National Park, Saxony-Anhalt. This route starts in the interesting cave town of Rübeland. The place is conveniently located and so you can travel by car or the Rübelandbahn. Parking is nearby. The path leads past the Birkenfeld castle ruins, which probably served to protect the ironworks in Rübeland. Some distance away, the much-sung Bode flows along, which later leads to the Rappbodetalsperre. The impressive dam wall is the highest in Germany (106.0 meters) and...
#2 - Von Elend auf den Brocken
4.6 (17)·Hard·13.4 mi·Est. 7.5–8.5 hr
A varied hiking trail in the Upper Harz am Brocken, Saxony-Anhalt. A beautiful route that leads you to the Brocken. This route starts at the parking lot in Elend. On this route you pass the Elendstal and Schierke Castle before you reach the highest peak in the Harz, the Brocken. Highlights: - Teufelsstieg - Mouse cliff - Eckerloch - The chunk
#3 - Von Königshütte nach Susenburg
3.7 (15)·Moderate·7.9 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hr
Wonderful hike from Königshütte along the Königshütte transfer barrier towards Susenburg. Past the ruins of Susenburg and back over a section of the Hexenstieges.
#4 - Rund um Güntersberge
4.0 (1)·Hard·23.2 mi·Est. 10.5–11.5 hr
A varied route in the Upper Harz am Brocken, Saxony-Anhalt. Start and finish: Günthersberge. Route: Günthersberge - Mühltech - Katzsohlteich (HWN 172) - Selketal - Friedrichshöhe station - Albrechtshaus - Selkefeld desert (HWN 055) - stairs - Gasthaus Windenhütte (HWN 059) - Hohle Eiche (HWN 057) - Hirschbüchenkopf forest oasis (HWN 173) - Selketal - Günthersberge Highlights of the route: - mountain lake - Cat sole pond - Lower pond - Windenhütte hunting lodge
#5 - Harz history in and around the border town "Sorge" at "Elend"
3.0 (1)·Moderate·6.7 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hr
Start: car park in concern Highlights: - Themed trail on the history of the Harz - Landscape of the nature reserve Harzer Bachtäler - Sorge open-air border museum

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Frequently asked questions

What is the longest partially-paved trail in Oberharz am Brocken?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest partially-paved trail in Oberharz am Brocken is Rund um Güntersberge. This trail is estimated to be 23.2 mi long.

Which partially paved trail has the most elevation gain in Oberharz am Brocken?

Oberharz am Brocken: With an ascent of 3,408 ft, Rund um Güntersberge has the most elevation gain of all of the partially paved trails in the area. The next highest ascent for partially paved trails is Von Elend auf den Brocken with 3,339 ft of elevation gain.

What is the most popular and difficult partially-paved trail in Oberharz am Brocken?

The most popular and difficult partially-paved trail in Oberharz am Brocken is Rübeland - Wendefurth dam - Rappbode dam with a 4.4-star rating from 37 reviews.