Best trails near Okertal
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Want to check out Okertal from the trail? Good news: 38 trails will get you there, including hiking, camping, and backpacking 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 38 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Okertal are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.3 (156)·Moderate·6.9 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrPopular loop in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. A beautiful, but also very popular hike in the Oker Valley, which sometimes leads close to roads. There are some rest stops and nice rest areas. The route is not consistently signposted. It is therefore advisable to use the route map as a guide (it is best to download it before the hike, as mobile phone reception is sometimes very poor or non-existent). There is a car park at the starting point, but it is also easily accessible by train and...
- 4.2 (50)·Moderate·4.3 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrCharming loop in Bad Harzburg, Lower Saxony. This is a beautiful hike in the Harz Nature Park. The route mostly leads along small or narrow hiking trails. There are 3 Harz Hiking Needle stamps along the route for collectors. Highlights of the tour: - Stamping points - Großer Treppenstein - Huthberg - Fig tree cliff - Engagement Island - Along the Oker - Equalizing basin power station
- 4.2 (45)·Moderate·7.2 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrVaried, beautiful hiking trail in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. The tour starts at the Oker Schützenhaus, west of Bad Harzburg. It is a nice place to stop off here after the hike. The trail leads along steep cliffs through the Oker valley to the "kingdom" of Romkerhall. Here is the Romkehall waterfall, an artificial waterfall on the Romke cliff. The nearby Ahrendsberg cliffs are particularly popular with climbers. Afterwards, the old Harz road can be taken back to the starting...
- 4.4 (47)·Moderate·5.1 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrVaried and challenging loop in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. The tour starts at the "Romkerhalle" car park, near the bus stop and the Inn of the same name. It first leads to the wonderfully idyllic "Verlobungsinsel" island ("Engagement Island") and then past the waterfall and on to the cliffs with great views and the "Großer Treppenstein". Wonderful views of the Oker valley await. As the route is sometimes very steep and over stony terrain, surefootedness and a head for heights are an...
- 4.5 (33)·Moderate·6 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrPopular loop in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. Romkerhalle, the "smallest kingdom in the world", marks the start and end point of this loop. Several popular attractions await along the route, such as the "Mausefalle" rock formation, the Okertalsperre reservoir and, of course, the Romkerhall waterfall. The waterfall is the highest artificial waterfall in the Harz Mountains. Start is the car park at the hydroelectric power station, directly at the Romkerhalle bus stop. Highlights of the...
- 4.5 (29)·Hard·12.2 mi·Est. 6.5–7 hrThis hike leads through the wild and romantic Oker Valley in the Harz Mountains and connects the Goslar district of Oker with the striking Romkerhall Waterfall. The route starts at the Berufsförderungswerk Goslar and leads from there through the forest up to the Kahberg. The ascent is rewarded with beautiful views. From there, the route follows the Oker through a deep valley with impressive granite cliffs such as the Adlerklippe and the Mausefalle. Rustic beech and sycamore trees grow in the...
- 4.3 (39)·Hard·11.6 mi·Est. 7–7.5 hrVaried, beautiful hiking trail in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. The tour leads along the River Oker to the Romkehaller Wasserfall, an artificial waterfall on the Romke cliff. It continues over the Ahrendsberg cliffs, from where there is a marvellous view. On the way back, the route passes the Feigenbaumklippen, the Huthberg and the Kleiner Romke before returning to the starting point along the riverbank. Highlights of the hike: - Adlerklippe - Marienwand - Mausefalle - Mausefalle -...
- 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
- 4.4 (38)·Moderate·7.8 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrVaried excursion near Altenau in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. This route consists mainly of idyllic paths that lead past beautiful meadows and forests. In addition, you will be rewarded with beautiful views on this hike. Highlights of the tour: - Along the Oker - Mountain town of Altenau - Herb Park - Mühlenberg - Oker pond with forest swimming pool - Foalbrink - Cottage pond
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Okertal?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Okertal. On AllTrails.com, you'll find 30 hiking trails, 7 mountain biking trails, 5 trail running trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Okertal?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Okertal is Oker Valley Loop, which has a 4.3 star rating from 156 reviews. This trail is 6.9 mi long with an elevation gain of 1,706 ft.
What is the longest trail near Okertal?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Okertal is MTB Tour Variante 0 11: Brüche und Bäche. This trail is estimated to be 39.2 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Okertal?
Okertal: 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 MTB Tour Variante 0 11: Brüche und Bäche with 6,758 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Okertal?
The most popular and difficult trail near Okertal is Goslar - Romkehall via Oker Valley with a 4.5-star rating from 29 reviews.