Best wildlife 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 (571)·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 (156)·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...
- 4.2 (80)·Moderate·5.6 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrVaried loop in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. This is a beautiful loop to the Rammelsberg starting in Goslar. The start is at the Kaiserpfalz Nord car park, which is subject to a charge. The Rammelsberg ore mine is an official cultural heritage site. A thousand years of mining and life at Rammelsberg can be discovered here. Together with the medieval town of Goslar, great viewpoints and cultural sights, this route promises plenty of variety. It is nice to stop off at the...
- 4.1 (74)·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
- 4.3 (45)·Moderate·5.1 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrVaried and challenging loop in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. The tour starts at the "Romkerhalle" car park, near the bus stop and the Inn of the same name. It first leads to the wonderfully idyllic "Verlobungsinsel" island ("Engagement Island") and then past the waterfall and on to the cliffs with great views and the "Großer Treppenstein". Wonderful views of the Oker valley await. As the route is sometimes very steep and over stony terrain, surefootedness and a head for heights are an...
- 4.0 (46)·Moderate·7.3 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrThis 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...
- 3.9 (48)·Moderate·8 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hrPopular hike in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. Amid the idyllic Harz landscape lies the Okertalsperre near Schulenburg, one of the most popular destinations in the Harz region. 46.85 million m³ of water can be stored behind the 260 m long and 67 m high dam wall. This route leads from the parking lot at the Vorsperre around the eastern arm of the largest dam in Lower Saxony and offers a lot of variety with great views, idyllic forest, and lovely places to stop for refreshments. Hikers...
- 4.3 (27)·Hard·13.8 mi·Est. 7–8 hrThis 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...
- 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
- 3.8 (13)·Moderate·17.7 mi·Est. 8.5–9.5 hrPanoramic mountain bike tour in the Harz Mountains, Lower Saxony More variety than on this mountain bike tour through the beautiful low mountain range is hardly possible. You start in the Kaiserpfalz Goslar, ride through the dense forests of the northern Harz, pass a picturesque dam and a cave and have the opportunity to take a break in beautiful villages such as Hahnenklee (refreshment stops). In particular, up to Schalke it is sometimes quite steep uphill, which is why a good basic level...
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Where is the best wildlife trail to hike in Harz Nature Park?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best wildlife trail to hike in Harz Nature Park is Liebesbankweg, which has a 4.5 star rating from 571 reviews. This trail is 3.9 mi long with an elevation gain of 754 ft.
What is the longest wildlife trail in Harz Nature Park?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest wildlife trail in Harz Nature Park is Harz loop: Goslar - Sankt Andreasberg - Bad Lauterberg - Wernigerode. This trail is estimated to be 173.8 mi long.
How many wildlife trails are in Harz Nature Park?
There are 37 wildlife trails in Harz Nature Park.These wildlife trails have an average 3.8-star ratingfrom NaN AllTrails community reviews.
Which wildlife trail has the most elevation gain in Harz Nature Park?
Harz loop: Goslar - Sankt Andreasberg - Bad Lauterberg - Wernigerode has the most elevation gain for wildlife trails with 23,727 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Harzer BaudenSteig (Fernwanderweg), which has 12,929 ft of elevation gain.
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