Best trails near Sachsenstein
4.7(23 reviews)
Want to check out Sachsenstein from the trail? Good news: 3 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 2 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Sachsenstein are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.8 (13)·Moderate·7.2 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrHighlight-packed circular hike around Walkenried in the Harz Mountains, Lower Saxony. Many idyllic ponds, a striking rock massif, a castle ruin and great views in great nature - the circular route from Walkenried in the Vorharz has all this to offer. The route meanders up and down from Walkenried via Bad Sachsa to Neuhof and back through forest and open terrain. Highlights: - Forest outdoor pool Prior Teich - Sachsenstein castle ruins - Sachsenstein cliff - Lower Crane Pond - Estrus pond -...
- 5.0 (1)·Hard·15 mi·Est. 7–7.5 hrThis route follows stage 6 of the Harzer Grenzweg, a long-distance trail from Hornburg to Tettenborn, beginning in Hohegeiß and ending in Tettenborn. The final segment leads along a forested ridge line through the Green Belt, passing the historic Drei-Länder-Stein monument from 1749 and the remnants of the Wendeleiche viewpoint. Hikers encounter distant views of the Brocken summit before descending through open fields, rural villages, the Sachsensteinhütte, historic gypsum kilns, and the...
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to hike near Sachsenstein?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Sachsenstein is Walkenried - Sachsenstein - Kranichteiche, which has a 4.8 star rating from 13 reviews. This trail is 7.2 mi long with an elevation gain of 987 ft.
What is the longest trail near Sachsenstein?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Sachsenstein is Harz Border Trail Stage 6: Hohegeiß - Bad Sachsa. This trail is estimated to be 15.0 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Sachsenstein?
Sachsenstein: With an ascent of 1,640 ft, Harz Border Trail Stage 6: Hohegeiß - Bad Sachsa has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Walkenried - Sachsenstein - Kranichteiche with 987 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Sachsenstein?
The most popular and difficult trail near Sachsenstein is Harz Border Trail Stage 6: Hohegeiß - Bad Sachsa with a 5.0-star rating from 1 reviews.
