Best trails near Dr.-Martin-Schmidt-Platz
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Want to check out Dr.-Martin-Schmidt-Platz from the trail? Good news: 11 trails will get you there, including hiking, backpacking, and camping 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 Dr.-Martin-Schmidt-Platz are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.3 (27)·Hard·13.8 mi·Est. 7–8 hrThis route is stage 2 of the Harz Witches’ Trail, a long-distance route crossing the Harz Mountains from Buntenbock to Torfhaus. The path leads through the heart of the Upper Harz, following the UNESCO World Heritage Upper Harz Water Management System. Hikers pass scenic mountain meadows and the ascent at the Steile Wand before reaching Torfhaus, which offers views of the Brocken. Stays occur in guesthouses and hotels in Buntenbock or Torfhaus, as wild camping is strictly prohibited in the...
- 4.4 (36)·Moderate·4.6 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrPopular loop in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. A beautiful forest hike in the Harz Nature Park. On the way you pass some pretty bodies of water such as the Hirschler pond. There is a nice restaurant along the trail. Highlights of the hike: - Hirschler pond - Jaegersbleeker pond
- 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)
- 4.0 (1)·Hard·23.9 mi·Est. 11–12 hrPopular mountain bike tour in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. The loop trail OS2 leads from the southwestern edge of the Harz mountains to the Clausthal plateau. You pass many ponds and ditches, which today are part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site "Upper Harz Water Regale". A longer ascent on a gravel road to Buntenbock is probably the greatest challenge of this route. However, there are also single trail sections and downhill routes. Highlights of the tour: - varied trails -...
- 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·21.8 mi·Est. 10.5–11.5 hrDemanding hike in the Harz Mountains, Lower Saxony. This route connects the two pretty towns of Hahnenklee and Osterode in the Harz Mountains. You mostly hike on two of the most famous hiking trails in the Harz: the Harzer Grenzweg and the Harzer Hexenstieg. There are a few places to stop for refreshments as well as campgrounds, so that the hike can easily be divided into several daily stages if necessary. Highlights of the hike: - Hahnenklee - beautiful views over the Harz Mountains - nice...
- Hard·38.4 mi·Est. 18–20 hrThis is the official route of the Harz Hexentrail. This is a charitable, annual hiking and running event in Osterode am Harz. On this 60 km long route you have to conquer an altitude of 1650 meters. -------------------------------------------------- Further information on the Harz Hexentrail: https://www.harzer-hexentrail.de/
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Dr.-Martin-Schmidt-Platz?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Dr.-Martin-Schmidt-Platz. On AllTrails.com, you'll find 11 hiking trails, 5 backpacking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Dr.-Martin-Schmidt-Platz?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Dr.-Martin-Schmidt-Platz is Harz Witches' Trail Stage 2: Buntenbock - Torfhaus, which has a 4.3 star rating from 27 reviews. This trail is 13.8 mi long with an elevation gain of 3,228 ft.
What is the longest trail near Dr.-Martin-Schmidt-Platz?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Dr.-Martin-Schmidt-Platz is Harzer Hexentrail 2019. This trail is estimated to be 38.4 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Dr.-Martin-Schmidt-Platz?
Dr.-Martin-Schmidt-Platz: With an ascent of 6,509 ft, Harzer Hexentrail 2019 has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is From Osterode to Torfhaus via Hexenstieg with 5,216 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Dr.-Martin-Schmidt-Platz?
The most popular and difficult trail near Dr.-Martin-Schmidt-Platz is Harz Witches' Trail Stage 2: Buntenbock - Torfhaus with a 4.3-star rating from 27 reviews.
