Best trails near Ackerblick
4.0(64 reviews)
Want to check out Ackerblick 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 Ackerblick are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.0 (46)·Moderate·7.3 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrThis route is the first stage of the Harzer Hexen-Stieg, a long-distance hiking trail that crosses the Harz Mountains from Osterode am Harz to Buntenbock. The trail leads steadily uphill from the historic town of Osterode along the Upper Harz Water System, a UNESCO World Heritage Site consisting of historic dams and canals. Hikers pass through dense spruce forests and idyllic ponds, which are typical of the southern Harz landscape. Overnight stays are available in hotels and traditional...
- 4.6 (16)·Hard·22 mi·Est. 11–12 hrPopular hike in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. This almost 36 km long hike begins in beautiful Osterode am Harz, where it is worth spending some time. Passing the southern outskirts of Clausthal-Zellerfeld, you finally hike to the Harz National Park. Highlights of the hike: - Osterode am Harz - National park visitor center in Torfhaus - Heidelbeerenkoepfe - Detour to the Soesetalsperre (optional)
- 3.5 (2)·Hard·16.7 mi·Est. 8.5–9.5 hrThis picturesque loop offers a comprehensive hike through the forests of the Harz Mountains and around the expansive Sösetalsperre reservoir. The route leads through a landscape of dense mixed forests and rolling hills, with several viewpoints of the reservoir and surrounding peaks. The trail uses a mixture of well-marked forest roads and narrow forest paths. This area is part of the historic Upper Harz Water Regal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site dating back several centuries. On the south...
- Hard·15.3 mi·Est. 7.5–8 hrDemanding hike in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. This route covers almost 27 km from the Osterroder train station to the Dammhaus bus stop. Along the way, there are beautiful views as well as the Soesetalsperre, the oldest reservoir in the Harzwasserwerke, and smaller bodies of water such as the Baerenbrucher Teich. Highlights of the hike: - Soesetalsperre - Osterrode - idyllic forest paths - Heidelbeerkoepfe
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to hike near Ackerblick?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Ackerblick is Harz Witches’ Trail Stage 1: Osterode - Buntenbock, which has a 4.0 star rating from 46 reviews. This trail is 7.3 mi long with an elevation gain of 1,919 ft.
What is the longest trail near Ackerblick?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Ackerblick is From Osterode to Torfhaus via Hexenstieg. This trail is estimated to be 22.0 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Ackerblick?
Ackerblick: With an ascent of 5,216 ft, From Osterode to Torfhaus via Hexenstieg has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Duck Swamp and Soesetalsperre with 3,353 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Ackerblick?
The most popular and difficult trail near Ackerblick is From Osterode to Torfhaus via Hexenstieg with a 4.6-star rating from 16 reviews.