Best trails near Birkenburg
4.6(50 reviews)
Want to check out Birkenburg from the trail? Good news: 4 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 4 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Birkenburg are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.2 (35)·Moderate·6.6 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrPopular circular hike in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. This hike starts at the parking lot at the Okertalsperre reservoir. Starting with a great view, the route follows the shore for a while and finally climbs up to the Ahrendsberg cliffs. Forest and open areas alternate. The trail continues along the Jägerstieg to the waterfall. Boat trips can be taken at the Okertalsperre before or after the hike. Due to tree felling work, the path may be blocked by lying trees, which can be...
- 4.5 (9)·Hard·24.3 mi·Est. 12–13.5 hrA varied mountain bike tour in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. This almost 41 km long MTB tour starts in Hahnenklee and leads via the Kingdom of Romkerhalle to the Oker Reservoir. Again and again you are accompanied by pretty little streams like the Lange Bramke while driving through dense forests. There are restaurants along the route. Highlights of the tour: - Oker dam - Romkerhalle ("smallest kingdom in the world") - wonderful forest paths
- 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...
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to hike near Birkenburg?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Birkenburg is Ahrendsberg Cliffs and Romkerhall Waterfall, which has a 4.2 star rating from 35 reviews. This trail is 6.6 mi long with an elevation gain of 1,771 ft.
What is the longest trail near Birkenburg?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Birkenburg 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 Birkenburg?
Birkenburg: 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 From Hahnenklee to the Okertalsperre with 4,799 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Birkenburg?
The most popular and difficult trail near Birkenburg is From Hahnenklee to the Okertalsperre with a 4.5-star rating from 9 reviews.
