Best walking 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 (60)·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
- 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)
- 4.5 (192)·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)
- 4.4 (13)·Easy·2.6 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrThis route leads to many sights around the Blankenburg. It starts near the small castle, leads through the castle garden, then through the mountain garden and then goes up to Blankenburg Castle. Then it goes further up to the Luisenburg, where there is a pavilion and a good view. The trail goes down a different route, past the pond, across the road and to Grandfather Rock.
- 4.6 (22)·Easy·2.5 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrPopular loop trail in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. A network of 14 km of trails awaits hikers in the WeltWald Harz, an arboretum near Bad Grund known for its tree species from all over the world and an exciting adventure trail. Benches and vantage points line the route, which in April is transformed into a wonderfully fragrant sea of blossoms thanks to numerous apple trees, magnolias and Japanese cherry trees. A walk in the WeltWald is also worthwhile in autumn, when the brightly...
- 4.3 (12)·Moderate·1.7 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hrMany of the sights around Blankenburg Castle are visited on this route. It starts near the small castle, leads through the castle garden, then through the mountain garden and then goes up to Blankenburg Castle. Then it goes further up to the Luisenburg, where there is a pavilion and a good view. The trail descends along a different path, past the pond and then back through the garden.
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Where is the best trail for walking in Harz Nature Park?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best trail for walking in Harz Nature Park is Spur der Steine, which has a 4.5 star rating from 60 reviews. This trail is 2.5 mi long with an elevation gain of 324 ft.
What is the longest walking trail in Harz Nature Park?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest walking trail in Harz Nature Park is Blankenburg Loop. This trail is estimated to be 7.3 mi long.
How many walking trails are in Harz Nature Park?
There are 19 walking trails in Harz Nature Park.These walking trails have an average 4.1-star ratingfrom 515 AllTrails community reviews.
Which walking trail has the most elevation gain in Harz Nature Park?
Am Hüttenteich Altenau has the most elevation gain for walking trails with 849 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Blankenburg Loop, which has 679 ft of elevation gain.
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