Best trails near Harzturm
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Want to check out Harzturm 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 10 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Harzturm are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
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- 4.6 (53)·Moderate·6.4 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrPopular loop trail in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. A beautiful hike around the Grosse Torfhausmoor and the Abbenstein. The way back runs along the Goetheweg, one of the most popular hiking trails in the Harz Mountains. In the Grosses Torfhausmoor, a detour to the Moorsteg, which branches off directly from the Goetheweg, is recommended. Highlights of the hike: - Grosses Torfhausmoor - Schubenstein cliff - Great views over the Harz Mountains - Moorsteg in the Grosses Torfhausmoor...
- 4.5 (18)·Easy·2.3 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hrFamily-friendly themed hiking trail in the Harz National Park, Lower Saxony. This child-friendly hike begins in Torfhaus. The WaldWandelWeg on Schubenstein can be reached via the Goetheweg and Torfmoorweg. The approximately 180 m long nature trail uses numerous information boards to convey a lot of interesting information about the natural development of spruce mountain forests and the role of the bark beetle in this cycle. Some of the processes can be observed in a very vivid way directly...
- 4.6 (21)·Moderate·5.3 miPopular loop in the Harz National Park, Lower Saxony. Nice little hike from the large car park in Torfhaus to the Jungfernklippe and back over part of the Harzer Hexenstieg. In Torfhaus there are rest stops and the place is a popular starting point for further hikes in the Harz Mountains. Highlights of the hike: - Jungfernklippe - Nabental Waterfall - National Park Visitor Center Torfhaus
- 4.2 (9)·Hard·13.2 mi·Est. 7–7.5 hrDemanding hike in the Harz National Park, Lower Saxony. A great, but also challenging hike through the heart of the Harz National Park. It goes from Braunlage to the Rodelhaus, over the Bärenbrücke and onto the Brocken and finally on the Goetheweg to Torfhaus. There is a refreshment stop on the Brocken. You can stay overnight in Torfhaus. Highlights of the hike: - Brocken - several bogs - NSG Wurmberg - Bärenbrücke
- 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...
- 3.8 (4)·Hard·28 mi·Est. 14–15.5 hrThis hike leads along the legendary Goethe Trail from Torfhaus to the summit of the Brocken, the highest mountain in the Harz Mountains. The route starts right at the large Torfhaus parking lot, directly opposite the Torfhaus National Park Visitor Center. From the starting point, the trail first leads through the Great Torfhaus Moor, one of the oldest raised bogs in the Harz National Park. Wooden boardwalks take you across the sensitive moorland soil, where rare plants such as the...
- 4.7 (4)·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
- 4.6 (5)·Hard·10.5 mi·Est. 5.5–6 hrVaried hike in the Harz National Park, Lower Saxony. A real highlight awaits right at the start of this hike: the Radauer waterfall, which is well worth seeing and easily accessible. But that is only the beginning. In the further course of the hike the trail passes, among other things, the Eckerstausee, the Eckersprung and the Große Torfhausmoor, one of the rare and ecologically particularly valuable high moors. You can also hike over the more than 880 m above sea level. NN. high...
- 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
- 4.0 (1)·Hard·40.2 mi·Est. 20.5–22.5 hrDemanding MTB tour in the Harz National Park, Lower Saxony. This scenic mountain bike tour leads through some of the most beautiful areas of the Harz National Park. It goes on beautiful and varied trails with a hard climb (Kolonnenstraße) high on the Brocken. A special highlight is the Bikepark St. Andreasberg, which is passed shortly before the end of the round. There is a refreshment stop on the Brocken and in St. Andreasberg. Highlights of the tour: - St. Andreasberg bike park - Summit...
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Harzturm?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Harzturm. On AllTrails.com, you'll find 9 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Harzturm?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Harzturm is Torfhaus Loop, which has a 4.6 star rating from 53 reviews. This trail is 6.4 mi long with an elevation gain of 1,079 ft.
What is the longest trail near Harzturm?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Harzturm is MTB Tour: Brocken Tour. This trail is estimated to be 40.2 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Harzturm?
Harzturm: 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 MTB Tour: Brocken Tour with 8,172 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Harzturm?
The most popular and difficult trail near Harzturm is Braunlage to Torfhaus via Brocken with a 4.2-star rating from 9 reviews.
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