Best beach trails in Harz Nature Park
The Harz Nature Park is characterized by extensive forests in transition to wilderness, bizarre rocks, millennia-old moors and original streams. The undisputed highlight is the majestic Brocken. This legendary mountain wilderness provides the perfect habitat for lynx and wildcats.
Top trails
- 4.5 (28)·Easy·2.7 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrPopular theme trail in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. The consistently signposted Harzer WasserWanderWeg No. 5 runs around some of the oldest mining ponds in the Upper Harz. The themed hike leads along the ponds, dams and old ditches that were used in the past to drive the turbines and water wheels needed for mining in the Harz Mountains. Highlights of the route: - Clausthal ponds - Kaiser Wilhelm shaft - Swimming (Clausthaler Waldseebad)
- 4.0 (14)·Moderate·4.7 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrRelaxed loop trail in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. This 7 km long hike begins at the Wiesenbeker pond, which is very popular with water sports enthusiasts in the summer months. From here you walk in the direction of Huettenberg and then back through the forest via the Hohe Tuer watershed and the Duestertalweg. Highlights of the hike: - Wiesenbeker pond (UNESCO World Heritage Site "Upper Harz Water Management") - Duestertal trail - quiet forest
- 4.3 (15)·Easy·6.2 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrPopular mountain bike tour in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. A very beginner-friendly MTB loop that includes only a few notable inclines and some technically easy downhill sections. After the tour you can stop at one of the restaurants in Bad Lauterberg. Highlights of the tour: - Wiesenbeker pond - Owl stone - easy trails
- 4.9 (3)·Moderate·7.1 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrFourth stage of the popular Harzer-Baudensteig long-distance hiking trail, near Bad Lauterberg in the Harz Mountains, Lower Saxony This fourth stage leads from Bad Lauterberg to Bad Sachsa. Between the two spa towns of Bad Lauterberg and Bad Sachsa is the Wiesenbeker Teich, a reservoir created by Lauterberg miners a long time ago. Here you can rent boats and stop off at a booth before tackling the vertical meters to the Ravensberg. The 64 m high tower is striking. It served as a listening...
- 3.9 (3)·Hard·12.3 mi·Est. 6.5–7 hrRelaxed loop trail in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. The starting point of this hike is the parking lot at the Wiesenbeker Teich (fee). The route leads almost continuously through the forest and is usually less crowded than the classic tours to the more well-known hiking destinations such as the Brocken or the nearby Odertalsperre. Highlights of the hike: - Wiesenbeck pond - Forester's pond - Harz border route - Quiet forest trails
- 4.0 (4)·Hard·29 mi·Est. 15–16.5 hrDemanding hike or MTB tour in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. Cities worth seeing such as Bad Lauterberg, some beautiful bodies of water and of course many great views over the Harz Mountains - this route leaves nothing to be desired. There are places to stay overnight. Highlights of the hike: - Detour to the Oder dam (optional) - Bad Lauterberg - Sankt Andreasberg - Harz National Park - Wiesenberger pond - Harzer Grenzweg
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the best beach trail to hike in Harz Nature Park?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best beach trail to hike in Harz Nature Park is WasserWanderWeg: Clausthal Ponds, which has a 4.5 star rating from 28 reviews. This trail is 2.7 mi long with an elevation gain of 278 ft.
What is the longest beach trail in Harz Nature Park?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest beach trail in Harz Nature Park is Sankt Andreasberg - Bad Lauterberg - Kirchberg. This trail is estimated to be 29.0 mi long.
How many beach trails are in Harz Nature Park?
There are 9 beach trails in Harz Nature Park.These beach trails have an average 4.4-star ratingfrom 85 AllTrails community reviews.
Which beach trail has the most elevation gain in Harz Nature Park?
Von Burg Sehusa auf den Brocken has the most elevation gain for beach trails with 6,578 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Sankt Andreasberg - Bad Lauterberg - Kirchberg, which has 6,141 ft of elevation gain.
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