Best trails near Sachsensteinwand
4.4(69 reviews)
Want to check out Sachsensteinwand 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. Explore Sachsensteinwand from one of 2 easy hiking routes or discover kid-friendly routes for your next family trip. Looking for a challenge? Choose from 3 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Sachsensteinwand are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.0 (42)·Easy·3.5 miVaried loop trail in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. Short hike from Walkenried towards Sachsenstein and to the Helbing hut with a stamp of the Harz hiking pin. There are some short but steep climbs. Highlights of the hike: - Sachsenstein Castle - Spatenbornwiese - Andreasteich - Hoellenteich ("Hellpond") - beautiful forest paths
- 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 -...
- 4.0 (4)·Moderate·9.4 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrPopular loop trail in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. More variety than on this Harz hike is hardly possible; it goes past historical buildings such as the ruins of Sachsenstein Castle, through untouched natural landscapes around the Itelteich and through the beautiful town of Walkenried. Highlights of the hike: - Itelteich nature reserve - Sachsenstein Castle - Walkenried Monastery - Andreasteich
- 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 Sachsensteinwand?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Sachsensteinwand is From Walkenried to Sachsenstein Castle, which has a 4.0 star rating from 42 reviews. This trail is 3.5 mi long with an elevation gain of 488 ft.
What is the longest trail near Sachsensteinwand?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Sachsensteinwand 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 Sachsensteinwand?
Sachsensteinwand: 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 - Itelteich - Burg Sachsenstein with 1,292 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Sachsensteinwand?
The most popular and difficult trail near Sachsensteinwand is Harz Border Trail Stage 6: Hohegeiß - Bad Sachsa with a 5.0-star rating from 1 reviews.
