Best kid-friendly 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.
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- 4.5 (570)·Easy·3.9 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrVaried, certified premium hiking trail in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. The starting point is the large car park of the church in Hahnenklee near Goslar. There is a lot to experience and discover in a very short distance and the many varied landscapes make the hike an entertaining pleasure. Starting from the famous stave church, the path leads along picturesque forest ponds. This path owes its name to the numerous and lovingly placed benches along the route. Good signage (red symbol on...
- 4.2 (33)·Moderate·7 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrPopular loop in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. Family-friendly route with many interesting places on the subject of mining. The Maassener Gaipel is a restaurant on the northeast slope of the Kranichsberg. Highlights of the hike: - Grumbacher pond - Kranichsberg - nice restaurant
- 4.3 (33)·Moderate·7.3 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrPopular loop trail in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. This almost 13 km long hike starts in beautiful Sankt Andreasberg. Although you cross a few small forests, you mostly hike through quite open landscapes, from which you have great views over the Harz Mountains. Highlights of the hike: - Summit of the Galgenberg - Mountain meadows near Sankt Andreas - Panoramic views over the Harz - Sankt Andreas summer toboggan run
- 3.8 (26)·Moderate·2.7 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrPopular circular route in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. The Steinberg with its observation tower built in 1888 is a very popular hiking destination near Goslar. The views extend over the Granetalsperre to the Harz foreland. The observation tower is usually closed during the winter months. You can easily park at the "Unter den Eichen" car park, where there is also a playground. Highlights of the hike: - Steinberg - Steinberg observation tower - Quiet forest trails - playground - Views...
- 4.2 (31)·Easy·3.3 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrFamily-friendly hike in the Harz Nature Park, Saxony-Anhalt. The start and finish of this hike from Hasserode to the Scharfenstein is the car park at Foersterplatz. The route is also doable for slightly older children. However, special care should be taken on the Scharfenstein as there are some steps up that can be very slippery in wet weather. Highlights of the hike: - Sharpenstone with Sharpenstone Cliff - Kuehnekopf - idyllic forest paths
- 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)
- 4.4 (36)·Moderate·4.6 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrPopular loop in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. A beautiful forest hike in the Harz Nature Park. On the way you pass some pretty bodies of water such as the Hirschler pond. There is a nice restaurant along the trail. Highlights of the hike: - Hirschler pond - Jaegersbleeker pond
- 4.5 (190)·Easy·1.2 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hrFamily-friendly loop trail in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. This route in the World Forest Harz is ideal for a varied walk with the whole family. The loop trail runs around the Koenigsberg and over the adventure trail in the world forest. Hikers young and old can look forward to exotic tree species from all over the world as well as exciting attractions such as an 18 m long suspension bridge (can be bypassed if necessary, see waypoint on the map) and the discovery tower. Highlights of...
- 4.7 (16)·Easy·3.7 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrFamily-friendly hike in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. This hike leads to the Traenkebachhuette near Seesen. The Traenkebachhuette is not only an inviting resting place, but also stamping point 104 of the Harzer hiking nobility. The route runs along wide forest roads. Highlights of the hike: - idyllic forest paths - Picnic at the Traenkebachhuette - Spielmannshoehe (view)
- 4.8 (8)·Moderate·6.2 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrPopular loop trail in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. This route, which should also be manageable for families with slightly older children, leads from Hahnenklee through the Granetal over the Liebesbankweg to the Bocksberg and back to Hahnenklee. Highlights of the hike: - Hahnenklee - Granetal - Bocksberg
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Where is the best kid-friendly trail to hike in Harz Nature Park?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best kid-friendly trail to hike in Harz Nature Park is Liebesbankweg, which has a 4.5 star rating from 570 reviews. This trail is 3.9 mi long with an elevation gain of 754 ft.
What is the longest kid-friendly trail in Harz Nature Park?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest kid-friendly trail in Harz Nature Park is Sankt Andreasberg Loop. This trail is estimated to be 7.3 mi long.
How many kid-friendly trails are in Harz Nature Park?
There are 22 kid-friendly trails in Harz Nature Park.These kid-friendly trails have an average 4.0-star ratingfrom NaN AllTrails community reviews.
Which kid friendly trail has the most elevation gain in Harz Nature Park?
Einhornhoehle - Grosser Knollen has the most elevation gain for kid-friendly trails with 1,450 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Sankt Andreasberg Loop, which has 1,391 ft of elevation gain.
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