Best trails near Oimlhang
4.5(50 reviews)
Want to check out Oimlhang from the trail? Good news: 5 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 5 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Oimlhang are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 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: -...
- 4.2 (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
- 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...
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to hike near Oimlhang?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Oimlhang is Altenau - Wolfswarte, which has a 4.1 star rating from 28 reviews. This trail is 10.0 mi long with an elevation gain of 2,437 ft.
What is the longest trail near Oimlhang?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Oimlhang is Altenau - Brocken - Ilsestein - Eckertalsperre. This trail is estimated to be 39.1 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Oimlhang?
Oimlhang: 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 Oimlhang?
The most popular and difficult trail near Oimlhang is Altenau - Wolfswarte with a 4.1-star rating from 28 reviews.