Best trails near Goethehaus
4.6(27 reviews)
Want to check out Goethehaus 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 Goethehaus are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
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- 4.5 (10)·Hard·13.7 mi·Est. 7–8 hrBeautiful loop in the Harz Mountains, Lower Saxony. This hike into the Harz National Park begins near the spa gardens in the mountain town of Altenau. From here, the path first leads to the Wolfswarte, from whose summit there are fantastic panoramic views of the Harz mountains. Torfhaus is reached a short time later. The hike can also be divided into 2 days and combined with an overnight stay in Torfhaus. From here the path leads along the Kellwasser stream to the Okertalsperre. Following...
- 4.2 (9)·Hard·39.1 mi·Est. 20.5–22.5 hrChallenging loop in the Harz National Park, Lower Saxony/Saxony-Anhalt. An interesting hike up the highest mountain in Northern Germany (1142 m). This hike begins in the mountain town of Altenau and first leads via Torfhaus and the famous Goetheweg to the Brocken. From there it goes on over the Grenzweg to the Ilsestein. If you want to split the loop into two day tours, you can hike from here to Ilsenburg to spend the night there. The way back to Altenau is via the Großer Gierskopf and the...
- 4.8 (4)·Moderate·6.3 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrPopular hike in the Harz National Park, Lower Saxony. From Torfhaus it goes via the Wolfswarte to Altenau. The hiking sign is a red line on a white background. Overall, the hike is quite relaxed, there are hardly any significant inclines. In Altenau there are numerous rest stops. Highlights of the hike: - National Park Visitor Center in Torfhaus - Wolfswarte - Mountain town of Altenau - great views over the Harz
- 4.6 (3)·Moderate·13.3 mi·Est. 7–7.5 hrScenic mountain bike tour in the Harz National Park, Lower Saxony. A beautiful route in the Hochharz that offers singletrack sections and two steep climbs. The Wolfswarte is a popular destination and from here you have great views of the Harz Mountains. Since hikers are also on the way, mutual consideration should be shown. One can travel to Altenau by car or bus and there are numerous places to stay and stop for refreshments. Highlights: - View from the Wolfswarte
- 5.0 (1)·Hard·18.1 mi·Est. 10.5–11.5 hrVaried loop in the Harz National Park, Lower Saxony This loop through the Harz Mountains starts in Altenau and leads to the following stamping points for the Harz Hiking Pin: Schwarzenberg (HWN 132), Förster-Ludwig-Platz (HWN 133), Jungfernklippe (HWN 221), Wolfswarte (HWN 135), Kleine Oker (HWN 149), Brander Cliff (HWN 134) and Morgenbrodshütte (HWN 146). The route can be shortened by skipping the detour to the Morgenbrodshütte. In Altenau there are numerous rest stops. Highlights of the...
- Hard·16.9 mi·Est. 8.5–9 hrPopular hike in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. From Clausthal-Zellerfeld to Altenau, you can experience a UNESCO World Heritage Site up close: The Upper Harz Water Shelf (also: Upper Harz Water Management), an extensive water supply system from the 16th to 19th centuries. The starting point the street "Am Ostbahnhof" (parking at Aldi or Marktkauf). First you walk a short distance along the main road in the direction of Altenau, then you turn left onto a gravel road to the peacock ponds....
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Goethehaus?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Goethehaus. On AllTrails.com, you'll find 6 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Goethehaus?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Goethehaus is Altenau - Wolfswarte - Okerstausee, which has a 4.5 star rating from 10 reviews. This trail is 13.7 mi long with an elevation gain of 2,883 ft.
What is the longest trail near Goethehaus?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Goethehaus is Altenau - Brocken - Ilsestein - Eckertalsperre. This trail is estimated to be 39.1 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Goethehaus?
Goethehaus: With an ascent of 8,458 ft, Altenau - Brocken - Ilsestein - Eckertalsperre has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Von Burg Sehusa auf den Brocken with 6,578 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Goethehaus?
The most popular and difficult trail near Goethehaus is Altenau - Wolfswarte - Okerstausee with a 4.5-star rating from 10 reviews.
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