Best trails near Kellwassertal
4.3(424 reviews)
Want to check out Kellwassertal from the trail? Good news: 28 trails will get you there, including hiking 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 27 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Kellwassertal are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.7 (104)·Moderate·8.7 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hrPopular loop in the Harz National Park, Lower Saxony. This beautiful loop begins at the Oderteich, which is one of the most well-known attractions in the Harz National Park. Following the west bank of the Oderteich, the hike leads to the 916 m high Wolfswarte and via Torfhaus back to the car park. In Torfhaus there are some rest stops. Highlights of the hike: - Oderteich - Summit of the Wolfswarte - beautiful views - Torfhaus with National Park Visitor Center
- 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...
- 3.9 (48)·Moderate·8 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hrPopular hike in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. Amid the idyllic Harz landscape lies the Okertalsperre near Schulenburg, one of the most popular destinations in the Harz region. 46.85 million m³ of water can be stored behind the 260 m long and 67 m high dam wall. This route leads from the parking lot at the Vorsperre around the eastern arm of the largest dam in Lower Saxony and offers a lot of variety with great views, idyllic forest, and lovely places to stop for refreshments. Hikers...
- 4.3 (34)·Moderate·5 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrPopular hike in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. Nice little hike from Altenau in the direction of the Oker to the stamping point of the Harz hiking pin on the Koete Brockenblick on the Schwarzenberg. From there it goes back to the starting point. Highlights of the route: - Stamping point of the HWN - Schwarzenberg - Koete Brockenblick - Okertal
- 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...
- 3.7 (45)·Moderate·5.9 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrPopular hiking trail in the Harz National Park, Lower Saxony. A wonderful hike east of Altenau that leads to the Oberharz nature reserve. It starts at the parking lot on Steile Wand Straße. Along the Dammgraben it goes to the Magdeburger Weg, to the Nebentaler waterfall and past the Hedwigsblick vantage point. The Oberharzer Wasserregal, also known as the Upper Harz Water Management System, was created between the 16th and 19th centuries to divert and store water. It is considered the most...
- 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
- 4.6 (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)
- 4.5 (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...
- 3.3 (17)·Moderate·11.9 mi·Est. 6–6.5 hrPopular bike tour in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. This beautiful route leads around the Okertalsperre. Most of the time you cycle on paved paths. Warning: the bike may have to be pushed a few hundred meters. Highlights of the route: - Oker dam - beautiful views - well-developed paths
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Kellwassertal?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Kellwassertal. On AllTrails.com, you'll find 19 hiking trails, 7 mountain biking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Kellwassertal?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Kellwassertal is Oderteich - Wolfswarte - Torfhaus, which has a 4.7 star rating from 104 reviews. This trail is 8.7 mi long with an elevation gain of 1,932 ft.
What is the longest trail near Kellwassertal?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Kellwassertal is MTB Tour: Brocken Tour. This trail is estimated to be 40.2 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Kellwassertal?
Kellwassertal: With an ascent of 8,635 ft, Brocken via Koenigskopf - Harz Tour 2 has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Altenau - Brocken - Ilsestein - Eckertalsperre with 8,458 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Kellwassertal?
The most popular and difficult trail near Kellwassertal is Harz Witches' Trail Stage 2: Buntenbock - Torfhaus with a 4.3-star rating from 27 reviews.
