Best trails near Ostertal
4.1(79 reviews)
Want to check out Ostertal from the trail? Good news: 7 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 7 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Ostertal are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.2 (37)·Moderate·5.6 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrPopular loop trail in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. Very nice loop trip through the southern Harz with many opportunities for a cozy picnic along the route. Great views can be enjoyed from the higher elevations. Highlights of the hike: - Summit of the Ravensberg with a viewing platform - Ratsberg - Maerchengrund Bad Sachsa (optional) - Harzfalkenhof (optional) - Spa gardens and Schmelzteich in Bad Sachsa
- 3.9 (25)·Moderate·5.5 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrThis tour starts in Bismarckstraße, at the sports field. At the beginning you walk along a beautiful path along the stream. Overall, this route consists only of beautiful paths and paths. On the Ravensberg you can enjoy the breathtaking view when the weather is nice. At the end of the tour you walk a few meters along the beautiful Schmelzsee.
- 4.3 (6)·Hard·12.4 mi·Est. 6.5–7 hrPopular loop trail in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. A loop that begins in the Steinatal and then leads up to the Stoeberhai. On small, rustic-looking hiking trails, it then goes over the Ravensberg back to the "Steinatal" hiking car park. Highlights of the hike: - idyllic Steinatal - Stoeberhai - great views over the Harz Mountains
- 3.9 (3)·Hard·12.3 mi·Est. 6.5–7 hrRelaxed loop trail in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. The starting point of this hike is the parking lot at the Wiesenbeker Teich (fee). The route leads almost continuously through the forest and is usually less crowded than the classic tours to the more well-known hiking destinations such as the Brocken or the nearby Odertalsperre. Highlights of the hike: - Wiesenbeck pond - Forester's pond - Harz border route - Quiet forest trails
- 4.5 (2)·Moderate·8.4 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hrFifth stage of the varied long-distance hiking trail Harzer BaudenSteig near Bad Sachsa in Lower Saxony. Let's start at the Kurpark in Bad Sachsa just before the "Frechdachs" - the only student memorial in Germany. The path leads through the beautiful Uffetal to the highest mountain in the southern Harz, the Stöberhai. The sweaty ascent is rewarded with a magnificent view of Sankt Andreasberg, the Wurmberg and the Brocken. At the Stöberhai train station you can stop off in the cozy forest...
- 4.0 (4)·Hard·29 mi·Est. 15–16.5 hrDemanding hike or MTB tour in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. Cities worth seeing such as Bad Lauterberg, some beautiful bodies of water and of course many great views over the Harz Mountains - this route leaves nothing to be desired. There are places to stay overnight. Highlights of the hike: - Detour to the Oder dam (optional) - Bad Lauterberg - Sankt Andreasberg - Harz National Park - Wiesenberger pond - Harzer Grenzweg
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Ostertal?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Ostertal. On AllTrails.com, you'll find 7 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Ostertal?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Ostertal is From Bad Sachsa to the Ravensberg, which has a 4.2 star rating from 37 reviews. This trail is 5.6 mi long with an elevation gain of 1,184 ft.
What is the longest trail near Ostertal?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Ostertal is Sankt Andreasberg - Bad Lauterberg - Kirchberg. This trail is estimated to be 29.0 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Ostertal?
Ostertal: With an ascent of 6,141 ft, Sankt Andreasberg - Bad Lauterberg - Kirchberg has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is From the Steinatal to the Stoeberhai with 2,559 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Ostertal?
The most popular and difficult trail near Ostertal is From the Steinatal to the Stoeberhai with a 4.3-star rating from 6 reviews.