Best dog-friendly trails in Harz Nature Park

This route is the first stage of the Harzer Hexen-Stieg, a long-distance hiking trail that crosses the Harz Mountains from Osterode am Harz to Buntenbock. The trail leads steadily uphill from the historic town of Osterode along the Upper Harz Water System, a UNESCO World Heritage Site consisting of historic dams and canals. Hikers pass through dense spruce forests and idyllic ponds, which are typical of the southern Harz landscape. Overnight stays are available in hotels and traditional...

This route is stage 2 of the Harz Witches’ Trail, a long-distance route crossing the Harz Mountains from Buntenbock to Torfhaus. The path leads through the heart of the Upper Harz, following the UNESCO World Heritage Upper Harz Water Management System. Hikers pass scenic mountain meadows and the ascent at the Steile Wand before reaching Torfhaus, which offers views of the Brocken. Stays occur in guesthouses and hotels in Buntenbock or Torfhaus, as wild camping is strictly prohibited in the...

Great loop on the Buntenbocker mountain meadows, Lower Saxony. The route leads along the ditches and reservoirs of the Upper Harz Water Management UNESCO World Heritage Site. These are mining ponds between mountain meadows and forests near Clausthal. This themed trail, whose theme deals with the uses and connections of the ditches and ponds with the former Rosenhof mining district west of Clausthal, is provided with numerous information boards from the Harzwasserwerke. The hike to see the...

Panoramic hike in the Harz Mountains, Lower Saxony. Starting a little north of the health resort Bad Lauterberg, this forest and panoramic hike leads to the Großer Knollen. There is an observation tower here, from which one has an excellent all-round view of the southern Harz. There are two stamping points for the Harz hiking pin along this route. Highlights of the hike: - Grosser Knollen - lookout tower - beautiful views over the Harz Mountains