Best trail running 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...
- 4.3 (152)·Moderate·6.9 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrPopular loop in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. A beautiful, but also very popular hike in the Oker Valley, which sometimes leads close to roads. There are some rest stops and nice rest areas. The route is not consistently signposted. It is therefore advisable to use the route map as a guide (it is best to download it before the hike, as mobile phone reception is sometimes very poor or non-existent). There is a car park at the starting point, but it is also easily accessible by train and...
- 4.6 (73)·Moderate·5.5 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrVaried loop trail in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. A replica of the imposing stave church of Borgund, several beautiful bodies of water and idyllic forest paths characterize this great hike near Hahnenklee. Highlights of the hike: - Gustav Adolf Stave Church - Grumbacher pond - Kuttelbach pond - Views of Hahnenklee
- 4.1 (73)·Moderate·3.4 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrPopular loop in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. A nice hike over the Rammelsberg near Goslar. When you arrive back at the parking lot at Herzberger Teich, you can relax after the hike by the water or get some food at the nearby restaurant. Highlights of the hike: - Rammelsberg - Herzberger pond - great views over the Harz
- 4.5 (59)·Easy·2.5 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrCertified, informative premium walking trail in the Harz Mountains, Lower Saxony. The name says it all on this circular route: the hike is varied and leads around a former, renatured quarry. In between, you hike through forests and enjoy the views from above. Highlights of the walk: - Heimberg - Wolfshagen quarry - Wolfshagen panorama
- 4.4 (38)·Moderate·7.8 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrVaried excursion near Altenau in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. This route consists mainly of idyllic paths that lead past beautiful meadows and forests. In addition, you will be rewarded with beautiful views on this hike. Highlights of the tour: - Along the Oker - Mountain town of Altenau - Herb Park - Mühlenberg - Oker pond with forest swimming pool - Foalbrink - Cottage pond
- 4.2 (37)·Moderate·5.6 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrPopular loop trail in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. Very nice loop trip through the southern Harz with many opportunities for a cozy picnic along the route. Great views can be enjoyed from the higher elevations. Highlights of the hike: - Summit of the Ravensberg with a viewing platform - Ratsberg - Maerchengrund Bad Sachsa (optional) - Harzfalkenhof (optional) - Spa gardens and Schmelzteich in Bad Sachsa
- 4.4 (31)·Moderate·6.3 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrTraditional hike in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. The Alte Harzstraße (Old Harz Road) is a formerly much-used transport route from Goslar to Osterode. It used to lead through rough and uninhabited terrain, but today it is a wonderful place to hike. The route suggested here from Hahnenklee, past the Bocksberg and into the historic old town of Goslar, follows the course of the Old Harz Road. The hike begins in Hahnenklee at the parking lot opposite the Gustav-Adolf-Stabkirche, a church...
- 4.4 (32)·Hard·10.2 mi·Est. 5–5.5 hrPanoramic loop in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. This hike from the Spiegel Valley to the Bocksberg runs mostly along well-developed gravel paths. Along the way you pass a number of places to stop for refreshments and sights, including a large number of idyllic reservoirs. For quite a while you hike along the well-known Liebesbankweg around the Bocksberg. Highlights of the hike: - "Tree of the year" avenue with information boards - View from Liebesbankweg - Summit of the Bocksberg -...
- 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
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Where is the best hiking trail for running in Harz Nature Park?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best hiking trail for running 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 running trail in Harz Nature Park?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest running trail in Harz Nature Park is Harzer Hexentrail 2019. This trail is estimated to be 38.4 mi long.
How many running trails are in Harz Nature Park?
There are 70 running trails in Harz Nature Park.These running trails have an average 4.0-star ratingfrom NaN AllTrails community reviews.
Which running trail has the most elevation gain in Harz Nature Park?
Harzer Hexentrail 2019 has the most elevation gain for running trails with 6,509 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Osterode - Soesetal reservoir- Dammhaus, which has 3,293 ft of elevation gain.
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