Best forest trails in Nordhausen
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Explore the most popular forest trails near Nordhausen 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
- 4.1 (8)·Easy·3.4 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrExciting hiking trip in Thuringia. The beautiful Southern Harz Nature Park invites you to get to know the federal state of Thuringia, which is spoiled with lots of greenery. Start is in Rüdigsdorf. It goes in an easterly direction past the Bornberg almost to Petersdorf and into the Winkelberg nature reserve, which is well worth seeing. On this route, primeval, dense forest alternates with fairytale clearings in a small space. Here you are right in the so-called Rüdigsdorf Switzerland. In...
- 5.0 (1)·Moderate·22.6 mi·Est. 10–11 hrBeautiful day tour for cycling from Nordhausen This beautiful circular tour is ideal for a relaxed day trip by bike. It begins and ends in Nordhausen at the train station. From there it leads with a slight incline to the Neustadt dam, which is north of the starting point. There are a few elevations on the tour, such as the Schloßberg and the Heidelberg, which always make for short, somewhat strenuous passages.
- Moderate·8.6 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrPopular hike in the Harz Nature Park, Thuringia. This hiking trail, marked with a yellow bar, starts in Stolberg, from where you walk through the wooded valley of the Lude. Arrived in Breitenstein, you can stop for refreshments before taking the familiar route back to the starting point. In Stolberg, a visit to the castle built in the 13th century is worthwhile. Highlights of the hike: - Stolberg Castle - Bendix heads - forest lake - romantic Lude valley - St. Margaret's Church in...
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest forest trail in Nordhausen?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest forest trail in Nordhausen is Nordhausen - Talsperre Neustadt - Burgberg. This trail is estimated to be 22.6 mi long.
Which forest trail has the most elevation gain in Nordhausen?
Nordhausen: With an ascent of 3,103 ft, Nordhausen - Talsperre Neustadt - Burgberg has the most elevation gain of all of the forest trails in the area. The next highest ascent for forest trails is Über Hörningen und Seeberg with 1,312 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult forest trail in Nordhausen?
The most popular and difficult forest trail in Nordhausen is Über Hörningen und Seeberg with a 5.0-star rating from 1 reviews.