Best long trails in Harztor
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Explore the most popular long 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.
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- 4.6 (9)·Hard·9.4 mi·Est. 5.5–6 hrVaried 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...
- 4.0 (1)·Hard·18.9 mi·Est. 9–10 hrPopular, 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...
- 4.0 (1)·Hard·10.9 mi·Est. 6–7 hrIdyllic route in the southern Harz near Harztor, Thuringia. This idyllic route starts in Ilfeld (Harztor) and leads over the weather vane, the Bielsteine and the Poppenberg to Osterode. Highlights: - Wonderful prospects - Local flora and fauna - Diverse natural landscapes
- Hard·12.7 mi·Est. 6.5–7 hrPopular, 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
- Hard·25.5 mi·Est. 12.5–13.5 hrThe scenic trail provides an opportunity to experience the natural beauty and rich railway history of the South Harz region. Starting from the edge of Nordhausen, the route follows along the historic railway line through peaceful city parks before heading into a rolling karst landscape. Exploring the open fields brings views of quiet meadows and small communities like Rüdigsdorf and Harzungen. A pleasant rest spot with a beautifully crafted wooden steam engine structure offers a nice place to...
