Best river trails in South Harz Nature Park
The Südharz Nature Park encompasses parts of the Südharz, Zechstein Belt in the Südharz and North Thuringian Buntsandsteinland nature areas. The diversity of different habitats in a very small area is remarkable.
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- 4.6 (9)·Hard·9.4 mi·Est. 5.5–6 hrVaried circular hiking trail in the Südharz Nature Park, Thuringia A very scenic loop through the southern Harz. On the trail, which leads through idyllic forests from one breathtaking viewpoint to the next, participants of the Harz Hiking Needle will find two stamping points. There are also several QR codes and information boards along the route, which reveal interesting facts about the geology of the region, for example. A short detour to the Rabensteiner Stollen visitor mine is...
- 3.5 (5)·Hard·30.6 mi·Est. 15.5–17 hrVaried hike through the Southern Harz Nature Park, Saxony-Anhalt This route leads from Wernigerode via the Zillerbach dam and Trautenstein to Nordhausen and can be covered by mountain bike or on foot. Typical Harz mountain landscapes, two large dams, idyllic river valleys and romantic villages make this tour from north to south a real pleasure. There are several charming places to stay overnight and stop for refreshments in the small villages. The route is accessible by bus and train and can...
- 4.1 (9)·Moderate·5.1 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrPanoramic loop trail in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. A lot of forest awaits you on this beautiful hike in the Harz Mountains. On the way there are also some great views, for example of the Great Staufenberg and from the "Brockenblick" viewpoint. Highlights of the hike: - Brockenblick - Roter Schuss - Great Staufenberg - Hundertmorgenwiese ("Hundred acre meadow") - Staufenberg nature reserve
- 3.5 (7)·Moderate·8.8 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrBeautiful circular hiking trail that starts at the Ziegenalm (Sophienhof) parking lot. After you have reached the Carlsturm, you go back down and you walk for a while along the Harz narrow-gauge railway in the direction of the Ziegenalm. There are also 4 stamping points for the Harz hiking pin on this circular route.
- 4.1 (5)·Moderate·7.7 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrWonderful loop in the southern Harz, Thuringia. A perfect round for everyone who is looking for a bit of peace and seclusion in nature. From Hufhaus it always goes through the forest to the dam with its impressive dam. You then circumnavigate the dam to the right and continue in a loop through the woods. The hike can be done at any time of the year.
- 4.7 (6)·Moderate·8.6 miBeautiful hike to the southern bank of the Neustadt dam This route leads to the Neustadt dam, also known as the Nordhäuser dam. The Krebsbach, which is used to supply Nordhausen with drinking water, is dammed here. This tour is ideal for a nice hike on a Saturday or Sunday afternoon. It is not only the oldest drinking water dam in Thuringia, but also one of the most beautiful in Thuringia and in the Harz Mountains.
- 5.0 (1)·Hard·15 mi·Est. 7–7.5 hrThis route follows stage 6 of the Harzer Grenzweg, a long-distance trail from Hornburg to Tettenborn, beginning in Hohegeiß and ending in Tettenborn. The final segment leads along a forested ridge line through the Green Belt, passing the historic Drei-Länder-Stein monument from 1749 and the remnants of the Wendeleiche viewpoint. Hikers encounter distant views of the Brocken summit before descending through open fields, rural villages, the Sachsensteinhütte, historic gypsum kilns, and the...
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Where is the best river trail to hike in South Harz Nature Park?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best river trail to hike in South Harz Nature Park is Dreitälerblick - Ilfelder Wetterfahne von Ilfeld, which has a 4.6 star rating from 9 reviews. This trail is 9.4 mi long with an elevation gain of 2,368 ft.
What is the longest river trail in South Harz Nature Park?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest river trail in South Harz Nature Park is Harzquerung. This trail is estimated to be 30.6 mi long.
How many river trails are in South Harz Nature Park?
There are 34 river trails in South Harz Nature Park.These river trails have an average 4.1-star ratingfrom 88 AllTrails community reviews.
Which river trail has the most elevation gain in South Harz Nature Park?
Harzquerung has the most elevation gain for river trails with 5,918 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Südharzer Dampflok Steig (South Harz Steam Locomotive Trail), which has 4,137 ft of elevation gain.
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