Best trails near Altenauer Hütte - an der Wolfswarte
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Want to check out Altenauer Hütte - an der Wolfswarte from the trail? Good news: 10 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 Altenauer Hütte - an der Wolfswarte are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.4 (44)·Moderate·8.7 mi·Est. 5–5.5 hrPanoramic loop in the Harz Mountains, Lower Saxony. A wonderful loop through the varied Harz landscape. It starts at the car park on "Steile Wand Straße", but it is also possible to start at the Wolfwarte car park. However, this car park is very small. The path is partly stony and overgrown with roots. It is possible to collect 5 Harzer Wandernadel (Harz Mountains Walking Pin) stamps along the way. There are refreshment stops in Torfhaus. Highlights: - Nabental waterfall - Beautiful Harz...
- 4.1 (28)·Hard·10 mi·Est. 5.5–6 hrScenic loop in the Harz National Park, Lower Saxony. A beautiful loop that starts at the Roseweg car park and leads up to the Wolfswarte. The rough-looking Wolfswarte consists of weather-beaten Acker-Bruchberg quartzite and is a treeless hilltop near the Bruchberg summit. When the weather is clear, you have a great view of the surroundings and the Brocken from here. The way back to the car is via the Butterstieg, the Förster-Ludwig-Platz and along the Dammgraben. Highlights of the hike: -...
- 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 (7)·Hard·22.9 mi·Est. 12.5–14 hrScenic loop in the Harz National Park, Lower Saxony. 37 km full of mountain peaks, incomparable views over the Harz Mountains and great trails. This round is suitable for trail runners in good physical condition as well as for hikers. On the Wurmberg and the Brocken there are cozy places to stop. There is parking in Torfhaus and a bus also goes here. Highlights of the hike: - National Park Visitor Center Torfhaus - Brocken - Wolfwarte - Wurmberg with lookout tower and mountain goats -...
- 4.6 (5)·Hard·14.2 miBeautiful cross-country ski trail in the Harz National Park. If the conditions are good and the trail is freshly groomed, then you can experience the wintry, fairytale-like surroundings with physical exercise. Due to the length and the difference in altitude, a good level of fitness is required. There are plenty of parking spaces at the starting point in Sonneberg. Highlights: - fantastic winter landscape - idyllic expanse
- 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...
- 5.0 (2)·Hard·15.7 mi·Est. 8.5–9.5 hrDemanding hike in the Harz National Park, Lower Saxony. A great hiking route with a few points/stamping points of the Harz Mountains Walking Pin. From Torfhaus it goes over the Wolfswarte, to the Oderteich and to Sankt Andreasberg. In the summer months you can go swimming at the designated areas at the Oderteich. Highlights of the hike: - several stamp offices of the Harz Mountains Walking Pin - Wolfswarte - Oderteich
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Altenauer Hütte - an der Wolfswarte?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Altenauer Hütte - an der Wolfswarte. On AllTrails.com, you'll find 8 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Altenauer Hütte - an der Wolfswarte?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Altenauer Hütte - an der Wolfswarte is Altenau - Torfhaus Loop, which has a 4.4 star rating from 44 reviews. This trail is 8.7 mi long with an elevation gain of 2,083 ft.
What is the longest trail near Altenauer Hütte - an der Wolfswarte?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Altenauer Hütte - an der Wolfswarte is Altenau - Brocken - Ilsestein - Eckertalsperre. This trail is estimated to be 39.1 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Altenauer Hütte - an der Wolfswarte?
Altenauer Hütte - an der Wolfswarte: 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 Torfhaus - Wolfswarte - Wurmberg - Brocken with 5,472 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Altenauer Hütte - an der Wolfswarte?
The most popular and difficult trail near Altenauer Hütte - an der Wolfswarte is Altenau - Wolfswarte with a 4.1-star rating from 28 reviews.