Best trails near Sicht auf Brocken
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Want to check out Sicht auf Brocken from the trail? Good news: 15 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 15 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Sicht auf Brocken are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
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- 4.5 (44)·Hard·10.2 mi·Est. 5.5–6 hrPopular loop in the Harz National Park, Lower Saxony. This hike in the Harz National Park leads once around the Eckertalsperre. It starts at the Radau waterfall. There is parking and a bus stop here. East of the Eckertalsperre, you can take a breather at the self-service snack bar at the Scharfenstein ranger station and get tips on trails, weather and wilderness from the rangers. It is best to obtain up-to-date information about the opening times beforehand (see tips). Highlights of the...
- 4.6 (38)·Moderate·8.2 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hrPopular loop in the Harz National Park, Lower Saxony. This route leads from Bad Harzburg to the Eckertalsperre, which is in absolute peace and can be reached via a wild and romantic hike. On the way there is pretty much everything that can be expected from a hike in the Harz Mountains: quiet forest paths, great views up to the Brocken, idyllic streams and striking cliffs. The path can be reached by bus and train. There are rest stops and a toilet near the starting point and there is also a...
- 4.4 (21)·Hard·19.9 mi·Est. 10.5–11.5 hrPopular loop in the Harz National Park, Lower Saxony. This beautiful loop leads from Bad Harzburg past the Eckertalsperre to the Brocken. Since the first 13 km to the summit of the Brocken are almost constantly uphill, a good physical condition is recommended. There are places to stop for refreshments on the Brocken and at the Radau waterfall, and one should pack enough food for the rest of the tour. Highlights of the hike: - Brocken - Eckertalsperre - Radau waterfall - Bad Harzburg
- 4.5 (16)·Hard·9.3 mi·Est. 5–5.5 hrWild and romantic loop in the Harz National Park, Lower Saxony. The hiking sign of the loop is a blue wave. The path leads over the dam wall and offers beautiful views of the reservoir and the Brocken. There are several benches where you can take a break and have a picnic, and during the hike you will come across information boards that tell interesting things about the Eckertalsperre.
- 4.2 (9)·Hard·13.6 mi·Est. 7–8 hrPanoramic hiking in the Harz National Park, Lower Saxony. A beautiful loop in the direction of the Eckertalsperre and then further through the beautiful Ilse valley. Passing the Heinrich Heine memorial stone and the Ilse Falls, it goes via the ranger station at the Scharfenstein back to the Eckertalsperre. There is parking at the starting point. There is a self-service snack bar in the ranger station. Highlights of the tour: - Heinrich Heine memorial stone - View of Brocken - Eckertalsperre...
- 4.4 (8)·Moderate·7.5 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrPopular running event in the Harz Mountains, Lower Saxony. The approximately 12 km long mountain run starts in the Kurpark Bad Harzburg opposite the "House of Nature", below the Burgberg cable car. The route leads over the pedestrian bridge (overpass of the B4), past the "fairytale forest", under the dome of the treetop path and on a narrow forest path directly to the right of the stream for about 1 km, slightly uphill into the forest. A marshal then points the way sharply to the right....
- 4.1 (6)·Hard·14.1 mi·Est. 7.5–8 hrChallenging loop in the Harz National Park, Lower Saxony. This loop starts at the "Burgbergbahn" car park/bus stop in Bad Harzburg. Many of the most popular Harz hiking destinations lie along this route, including the Philosophenweg, Radau waterfall, the National Park Visitor Center in Torfhaus and the Eckertalsperre. Highlights of the hike: - Radau Waterfall - Gabbro quarry - Sulfur spring - Radau Valley - Basteborn spring - Salt Stairs - Visitor Center Torfhaus - Ecker Valley Dam -...
- 4.8 (5)·Moderate·9.4 mi·Est. 5–5.5 hrVaried and impressive hike from Torfhaus to Bad Harzburg near Clausthal-Zellerfeld, Lower Saxony This idyllic hike starts in Torfhaus and leads along beautiful forest paths across the Eckerstausee to Bad Harzburg. There are numerous restaurants in Bad Harzburg to relax and reflect on the impressions of the beautiful hike. Highlights: - Beautiful views - Treetop path Harz - Varied natural landscapes - Ecker reservoir
- 5.0 (2)·Hard·30.1 mi·Est. 15–16.5 hrChallenging MTB tour in the Harz National Park. The varied and strenuous route leads past the Eckertalsperre via the Hirtenstieg to the Brocken. The ascent is sometimes so steep there that you have to get off and push yourself. On the other hand, once you have reached the top, you have made the greatest effort and from now on the rest of the way is downhill with a slight incline. Fabulous views, idyllic streams and incredibly vast forests await on the way. Accessible by bus and train. There...
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Sicht auf Brocken?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Sicht auf Brocken. On AllTrails.com, you'll find 11 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Sicht auf Brocken?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Sicht auf Brocken is From Radau Waterfall around the Eckertalsperre, which has a 4.5 star rating from 44 reviews. This trail is 10.2 mi long with an elevation gain of 2,375 ft.
What is the longest trail near Sicht auf Brocken?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Sicht auf Brocken is MTB Tour: Brocken Tour. This trail is estimated to be 40.2 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Sicht auf Brocken?
Sicht auf Brocken: With an ascent of 8,172 ft, MTB Tour: Brocken Tour has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is MTB Tour Variante 0 11: Brüche und Bäche with 6,758 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Sicht auf Brocken?
The most popular and difficult trail near Sicht auf Brocken is From Radau Waterfall around the Eckertalsperre with a 4.5-star rating from 44 reviews.
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