Best trails near Polsterloch
3.9(67 reviews)
Want to check out Polsterloch from the trail? Good news: 9 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 9 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Polsterloch are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 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
- 3.2 (4)·Moderate·14.2 mi·Est. 7–8 hrVaried loop trail in the Harz National Park, Lower Saxony. The mountain town of Altenau is the starting point of this tour, characterized by many idyllic ponds and small lakes, which can be undertaken on foot or by mountain bike. There are some nice restaurants along the way. Highlights of the loop: - The mountain town of Altenau - Polstertaler pond - peacock ponds - several nice restaurants
- 3.8 (4)·Hard·13.9 mi·Est. 6.5–7 hrCulturally rich loop trail in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. A beautiful hike through the Harz Mountains from Clausthal to Altenau and back. The path mostly leads along the Upper Harz water shelf, past aqueducts and smaller reservoirs. As early as the 16th century, the pumps and means of transport used in the Harz mining industry were powered by the ingenious water transport system. Today the Upper Harz water management is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. After Altenau you can also take a...
- 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/
- Hard·16.9 mi·Est. 8.5–9 hrPopular hike in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. From Clausthal-Zellerfeld to Altenau, you can experience a UNESCO World Heritage Site up close: The Upper Harz Water Shelf (also: Upper Harz Water Management), an extensive water supply system from the 16th to 19th centuries. The starting point the street "Am Ostbahnhof" (parking at Aldi or Marktkauf). First you walk a short distance along the main road in the direction of Altenau, then you turn left onto a gravel road to the peacock ponds....
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Polsterloch?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Polsterloch. On AllTrails.com, you'll find 9 hiking trails, 5 trail running trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Polsterloch?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Polsterloch is Hutthaler Widerwaage, which has a 4.4 star rating from 36 reviews. This trail is 4.6 mi long with an elevation gain of 725 ft.
What is the longest trail near Polsterloch?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Polsterloch is Harzer Hexentrail 2019. This trail is estimated to be 38.4 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Polsterloch?
Polsterloch: 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 the Ahrendsberg cliffs to Buntenbock with 3,723 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Polsterloch?
The most popular and difficult trail near Polsterloch is Upper Harz Water Management with a 3.8-star rating from 4 reviews.
