Best trails near Großer Treppenstein
4.3(255 reviews)
Want to check out Großer Treppenstein from the trail? Good news: 8 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 8 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Großer Treppenstein are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.2 (50)·Moderate·4.3 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrCharming loop in Bad Harzburg, Lower Saxony. This is a beautiful hike in the Harz Nature Park. The route mostly leads along small or narrow hiking trails. There are 3 Harz Hiking Needle stamps along the route for collectors. Highlights of the tour: - Stamping points - Großer Treppenstein - Huthberg - Fig tree cliff - Engagement Island - Along the Oker - Equalizing basin power station
- 4.2 (45)·Moderate·7.2 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrVaried, beautiful hiking trail in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. The tour starts at the Oker Schützenhaus, west of Bad Harzburg. It is a nice place to stop off here after the hike. The trail leads along steep cliffs through the Oker valley to the "kingdom" of Romkerhall. Here is the Romkehall waterfall, an artificial waterfall on the Romke cliff. The nearby Ahrendsberg cliffs are particularly popular with climbers. Afterwards, the old Harz road can be taken back to the starting...
- 4.4 (47)·Moderate·5.1 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrVaried and challenging loop in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. The tour starts at the "Romkerhalle" car park, near the bus stop and the Inn of the same name. It first leads to the wonderfully idyllic "Verlobungsinsel" island ("Engagement Island") and then past the waterfall and on to the cliffs with great views and the "Großer Treppenstein". Wonderful views of the Oker valley await. As the route is sometimes very steep and over stony terrain, surefootedness and a head for heights are an...
- 4.5 (33)·Moderate·6 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrPopular loop in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. Romkerhalle, the "smallest kingdom in the world", marks the start and end point of this loop. Several popular attractions await along the route, such as the "Mausefalle" rock formation, the Okertalsperre reservoir and, of course, the Romkerhall waterfall. The waterfall is the highest artificial waterfall in the Harz Mountains. Start is the car park at the hydroelectric power station, directly at the Romkerhalle bus stop. Highlights of the...
- 4.3 (39)·Hard·11.6 mi·Est. 7–7.5 hrVaried, beautiful hiking trail in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. The tour leads along the River Oker to the Romkehaller Wasserfall, an artificial waterfall on the Romke cliff. It continues over the Ahrendsberg cliffs, from where there is a marvellous view. On the way back, the route passes the Feigenbaumklippen, the Huthberg and the Kleiner Romke before returning to the starting point along the riverbank. Highlights of the hike: - Adlerklippe - Marienwand - Mausefalle - Mausefalle -...
- 4.2 (33)·Hard·12.6 mi·Est. 6.5–7.5 hrPopular hike in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. This route leads through the spectacular Oker Valley in the northern Harz Mountains. Expect plenty of granite rock formations here, a waterfall, and many beautiful views. As the name suggests, impressive cliffs are not neglected here - the hike leads past the fig tree cliff, the Käste cliff, the eagle cliff, and the "Alten vom Berge." The route allows pausing in the "smallest kingdom in the world." The starting point of the tour can be...
- 3.7 (6)·Hard·19.7 mi·Est. 10.5–11.5 hrDemanding loop trail in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. This 21 km long loop offers a lot of variety and leads along many well-known natural attractions of the Harz Mountains. If you don't want to complete the hike in one day, you can stay overnight. Highlights of the hike: - Ahrendsberg cliffs - Kingdom of Romkerhalle - Romkerhall waterfall - Bad Harzburg - Fig tree cliff - Mousetrap - Ausgleichsbecken of the Okertalsperre - Grosser Treppenstein - Bad Harzburg wildlife park
- 5.0 (2)·Hard·20.8 mi·Est. 11–12 hrChallenging and beautiful loop in the Harz National Park. The starting point is the parking lot at the game reserve in Bad Harzburg. At the end of the road, go straight ahead into the forest and heathland. A steep ascent follows, which leads to the first wonderful rock formations, such as the Elfenstein. Continue to the Great Staircase Stone and Feigenbaumklippe. Small tributaries of the Radau finally lead to the Radau waterfall. On the way there are some stamps of the Harzer hiking needle....
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Großer Treppenstein?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Großer Treppenstein. On AllTrails.com, you'll find 8 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Großer Treppenstein?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Großer Treppenstein is Oker Valley - Feigenbaum Cliff, which has a 4.2 star rating from 50 reviews. This trail is 4.3 mi long with an elevation gain of 1,309 ft.
What is the longest trail near Großer Treppenstein?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Großer Treppenstein is Bad Harzburg - Huthberg - Radauberg. This trail is estimated to be 20.8 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Großer Treppenstein?
Großer Treppenstein: With an ascent of 4,481 ft, Bad Harzburg - Huthberg - Radauberg has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Bad Harzburg to the Ahrendsberger cliffs with 4,350 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Großer Treppenstein?
The most popular and difficult trail near Großer Treppenstein is Mousetrap – Kästeklippen of Oker with a 4.3-star rating from 39 reviews.