Best lake trails in Harztor

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Explore the most popular lake trails near Harztor 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

#1 - Dreitälerblick - Ilfelder Wetterfahne von Ilfeld
4.6 (9)·Hard·9.4 mi·Est. 5.5–6 hr
Varied circular hiking trail in the Südharz Nature Park, Thuringia A very scenic loop through the southern Harz. On the trail, which leads through idyllic forests from one breathtaking viewpoint to the next, participants of the Harz Hiking Needle will find two stamping points. There are also several QR codes and information boards along the route, which reveal interesting facts about the geology of the region, for example. A short detour to the Rabensteiner Stollen visitor mine is...
#2 - Poppenbergturm Illfeld
3.4 (8)·Moderate·4 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hr
#3 - Stiege - Birkenmoor
4.0 (1)·Easy·3.6 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hr
#4 - Zur Talsperre Neustadt und zum Schloss Hohnstein
4.0 (1)·Hard·18.9 mi·Est. 9–10 hr
Popular, picturesque hiking route in southern Harz, Thuringia. This route leads to the Neustadt dam and over the Schloßberg up to Hohnstein Castle. The Neustadt dam is the oldest dam in Thuringia. The Krebsbach dams up here, the water from which is used for drinking water supply. The path leads along the eastern shore of the reservoir. Then follow the signs to Hohnstein Castle. This was built in 1120 by Konrad von Sangerhausen and became the ancestral seat of the Counts of Hohnstein. Under...
#5 - Von Hermannsacker über Knippelberg nach Ilfeld
5.0 (1)·Hard·10.1 mi·Est. 5–5.5 hr
#6 - Um den Eichenberg und über den Iberg
5.0 (1)·Moderate·7.3 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hr
#7 - I2 (Poppenberger Fitnessrunde)
Hard·12.7 mi·Est. 6.5–7 hr
Popular, promising round in the southern Harz, Thuringia. A small but interesting and varied tour over the Rabensteiner tunnel to Poppenberg. You ride on narrow trails and undulating ground, along impressive rocky slopes. Highlights of the round: - Fantastic views - Varied terrain - Idyllic landscape
#8 - Über Komödienplatz und Sattelköpfe
Moderate·10.5 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the longest lake trail in Harztor?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest lake trail in Harztor is Zur Talsperre Neustadt und zum Schloss Hohnstein. This trail is estimated to be 18.9 mi long.

Which lake trail has the most elevation gain in Harztor?

Harztor: With an ascent of 3,166 ft, Zur Talsperre Neustadt und zum Schloss Hohnstein has the most elevation gain of all of the lake trails in the area. The next highest ascent for lake trails is I2 (Poppenberger Fitnessrunde) with 2,404 ft of elevation gain.