Best river trails in Harztor
3.9(27 reviews)
Explore the most popular river 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
- 1.2 (2)·Moderate·5.5 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrOsterode near Neustadt / Harz, Bornrasen -> Grossmutteracker -> Helmstieg -> Knippelweg, direction Tischen and Hufhaus -> shortly before the table, sharp right towards Neustadt -> Thiergarten -> at the campsite to the right towards Ilfeld -> shortly afterwards to the left in the direction of Osterode -> Bornrasen
- 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
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest river trail in Harztor?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest river trail in Harztor is Südharzer Dampflok Steig (South Harz Steam Locomotive Trail). This trail is estimated to be 25.5 mi long.
Which river trail has the most elevation gain in Harztor?
Harztor: With an ascent of 4,137 ft, Südharzer Dampflok Steig (South Harz Steam Locomotive Trail) has the most elevation gain of all of the river trails in the area. The next highest ascent for river trails is Zur Talsperre Neustadt und zum Schloss Hohnstein with 3,166 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult river trail in Harztor?
The most popular and difficult river trail in Harztor is Dreitälerblick - Ilfelder Wetterfahne von Ilfeld with a 4.6-star rating from 9 reviews.