Best trails near Riefenbachstal
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Want to check out Riefenbachstal from the trail? Good news: 11 trails will get you there, including hiking trails. Plan your trip with hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you. Looking for a challenge? Choose from 11 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Riefenbachstal are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
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- 4.3 (153)·Moderate·6.8 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrPopular loop in the Harz National Park, Lower Saxony. A nice hike to the lynx enclosure on the Rabenklippe near Bad Harzburg. The lynx enclosure, in which the actually very shy forest dwellers can be observed up close, is one of the most popular attractions in the Harz National Park. The route leads over the Großer Burgberg, the summit of which can be reached by cable car, to the Rabenklippe. The lynx enclosure there is always accessible. On Wednesdays and Saturdays there is the opportunity...
- 4.2 (33)·Hard·12.6 mi·Est. 6.5–7.5 hrPopular hike in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. This route leads through the spectacular Oker Valley in the northern Harz Mountains. Expect plenty of granite rock formations here, a waterfall, and many beautiful views. As the name suggests, impressive cliffs are not neglected here - the hike leads past the fig tree cliff, the Käste cliff, the eagle cliff, and the "Alten vom Berge." The route allows pausing in the "smallest kingdom in the world." The starting point of the tour can be...
- 4.5 (38)·Hard·10.5 mi·Est. 5.5–6 hrPopular loop in the Harz National Park, Lower Saxony This beautiful loop leads to several stamping points of the Harzer hiking pin: Molkenhaus (HWN 169), Eckertalsperre (HWN 001) and Skidenkmal (HWN 019). In addition, the route enchants with pure nature. It goes over beautiful forest paths, through the picturesque valleys of the Ecker and Radau and to the impressive Ecker dam. There are rest stops in Bad Harzburg and a drinking water point at the hydroelectric power station. Highlights of...
- 3.7 (6)·Hard·19.7 mi·Est. 10.5–11.5 hrDemanding loop trail in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. This 21 km long loop offers a lot of variety and leads along many well-known natural attractions of the Harz Mountains. If you don't want to complete the hike in one day, you can stay overnight. Highlights of the hike: - Ahrendsberg cliffs - Kingdom of Romkerhalle - Romkerhall waterfall - Bad Harzburg - Fig tree cliff - Mousetrap - Ausgleichsbecken of the Okertalsperre - Grosser Treppenstein - Bad Harzburg wildlife park
- 3.8 (6)·Moderate·8.7 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hrPopular loop trail in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. A very nice tour to the Ahrendsberg cliffs. Up there you have a fantastic view over the Okertal to Goslar-Oker when the visibility is good. The stamping point for the Harz hiking pin ("Harzer Wandernadel") no.119 is also located up there. Highlights of the hike: - Ahrendsberg cliffs - Views over the Okertal - Stamp point of the HWN
- 4.5 (5)·Hard·29.1 mi·Est. 14–15.5 hrThe Kästeklippen with their granite rocks are an attraction especially for hikers who start in Romkerhalle or at the Waldhaus. But it can also be easily reached by bike without colliding with the hikers. Once at the top, it's best to leave your bike behind and explore the area on foot. After the restaurant was demolished, the forest set up a refreshment station up here, where drinks and snacks are available. The tour is quite demanding in parts, on the one hand in terms of the inclines and on...
- 4.1 (2)·Hard·17.9 mi·Est. 9–10 hrScenic mountain bike tour in the Harz National Park, Lower Saxony. This popular mountain bike tour leads over the mountains on the northern edge of the Harz Mountains. Mostly it leads over wider gravel paths, but there are also some single trails and at the end of the tour a mixture of trails and forest roads. Great views of the Harz are not neglected on this tour. In the Tiefenbachtal there is an often slippery section where the bike has to be pushed. Highlights of the tour: - great...
- 5.0 (2)·Hard·20.8 mi·Est. 11–12 hrChallenging and beautiful loop in the Harz National Park. The starting point is the parking lot at the game reserve in Bad Harzburg. At the end of the road, go straight ahead into the forest and heathland. A steep ascent follows, which leads to the first wonderful rock formations, such as the Elfenstein. Continue to the Great Staircase Stone and Feigenbaumklippe. Small tributaries of the Radau finally lead to the Radau waterfall. On the way there are some stamps of the Harzer hiking needle....
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Riefenbachstal?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Riefenbachstal. On AllTrails.com, you'll find 8 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Riefenbachstal?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Riefenbachstal is Unterwegs zu den Luchsen, which has a 4.3 star rating from 153 reviews. This trail is 6.8 mi long with an elevation gain of 1,443 ft.
What is the longest trail near Riefenbachstal?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Riefenbachstal is Zu den Kästeklippen über dem Okertal. This trail is estimated to be 29.1 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Riefenbachstal?
Riefenbachstal: With an ascent of 5,200 ft, Zu den Kästeklippen über dem Okertal has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Bad Harzburg - Huthberg - Radauberg with 4,481 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Riefenbachstal?
The most popular and difficult trail near Riefenbachstal is Cliff Tour Okertal with a 4.2-star rating from 33 reviews.
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