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Best bird watching trails in Harz Nature Park

Best bird watching trails in Harz Nature Park

4.5(55 reviews)

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Lower Saxony
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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

  1. #1 - Kiefhölzer Teich - Pfad am Graben

    4.5 (20)·Easy·3.1 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hr
    Very nice, almost flat route that almost always runs along the ditch, whether with or without water in it. The start and finish is in the forest on the small road, there is a large parking lot. You pass three ponds, where you can also get to the water. In places the path is quite overgrown in the second half of the tour.

  2. #2 - Walkenried - Sachsenstein - Kranichteiche

    4.8 (13)·Moderate·7.2 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hr
    Highlight-packed circular hike around Walkenried in the Harz Mountains, Lower Saxony. Many idyllic ponds, a striking rock massif, a castle ruin and great views in great nature - the circular route from Walkenried in the Vorharz has all this to offer. The route meanders up and down from Walkenried via Bad Sachsa to Neuhof and back through forest and open terrain. Highlights: - Forest outdoor pool Prior Teich - Sachsenstein castle ruins - Sachsenstein cliff - Lower Crane Pond - Estrus pond -...

  3. #3 - Sachsteinblick und Kranichteiche ab Bahnhof Bad Sachsa

    4.4 (9)·Easy·3 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hr
    Accessible by bus and train.

  4. #4 - Priorteich Bad Sachsa

    4.6 (9)·Easy·2 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hr

  5. #5 - Walkenried - Itelteich - Burg Sachsenstein

    4.0 (4)·Moderate·9.4 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hr
    Popular loop trail in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. More variety than on this Harz hike is hardly possible; it goes past historical buildings such as the ruins of Sachsenstein Castle, through untouched natural landscapes around the Itelteich and through the beautiful town of Walkenried. Highlights of the hike: - Itelteich nature reserve - Sachsenstein Castle - Walkenried Monastery - Andreasteich
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Frequently asked questions

Where is the best trail to hike for bird watching in Harz Nature Park?

According to users from AllTrails.com, the best trail to hike for bird watching in Harz Nature Park is Kiefhölzer Teich - Pfad am Graben, which has a 4.5 star rating from 20 reviews. This trail is 3.1 mi long with an elevation gain of 518 ft.

What is the longest bird watching trail in Harz Nature Park?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest bird watching trail in Harz Nature Park is Walkenried - Itelteich - Burg Sachsenstein. This trail is estimated to be 9.4 mi long.

How many birding trails are in Harz Nature Park?

There are 5 birding trails in Harz Nature Park.These birding trails have an average 4.5-star ratingfrom 55 AllTrails community reviews.

Which bird watching trail has the most elevation gain in Harz Nature Park?

Walkenried - Itelteich - Burg Sachsenstein has the most elevation gain for birding trails with 1,292 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Walkenried - Sachsenstein - Kranichteiche, which has 987 ft of elevation gain.

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