Best trails near Steile Wand
3.8(97 reviews)
Want to check out Steile Wand 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 4 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Steile Wand are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.3 (27)·Hard·13.8 mi·Est. 7–8 hrThis route is stage 2 of the Harz Witches’ Trail, a long-distance route crossing the Harz Mountains from Buntenbock to Torfhaus. The path leads through the heart of the Upper Harz, following the UNESCO World Heritage Upper Harz Water Management System. Hikers pass scenic mountain meadows and the ascent at the Steile Wand before reaching Torfhaus, which offers views of the Brocken. Stays occur in guesthouses and hotels in Buntenbock or Torfhaus, as wild camping is strictly prohibited in the...
- 3.7 (46)·Moderate·5.9 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrPopular hiking trail in the Harz National Park, Lower Saxony. A wonderful hike east of Altenau that leads to the Oberharz nature reserve. It starts at the parking lot on Steile Wand Straße. Along the Dammgraben it goes to the Magdeburger Weg, to the Nebentaler waterfall and past the Hedwigsblick vantage point. The Oberharzer Wasserregal, also known as the Upper Harz Water Management System, was created between the 16th and 19th centuries to divert and store water. It is considered the most...
- 4.6 (16)·Hard·22 mi·Est. 11–12 hrPopular hike in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. This almost 36 km long hike begins in beautiful Osterode am Harz, where it is worth spending some time. Passing the southern outskirts of Clausthal-Zellerfeld, you finally hike to the Harz National Park. Highlights of the hike: - Osterode am Harz - National park visitor center in Torfhaus - Heidelbeerenkoepfe - Detour to the Soesetalsperre (optional)
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Steile Wand?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Steile Wand. On AllTrails.com, you'll find 5 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Steile Wand?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Steile Wand is Harz Witches' Trail Stage 2: Buntenbock - Torfhaus, which has a 4.3 star rating from 27 reviews. This trail is 13.8 mi long with an elevation gain of 3,228 ft.
What is the longest trail near Steile Wand?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Steile Wand is From Osterode to Torfhaus via Hexenstieg. This trail is estimated to be 22.0 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Steile Wand?
Steile Wand: With an ascent of 5,216 ft, From Osterode to Torfhaus via Hexenstieg has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Harz Witches' Trail Stage 2: Buntenbock - Torfhaus with 3,228 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Steile Wand?
The most popular and difficult trail near Steile Wand is Harz Witches' Trail Stage 2: Buntenbock - Torfhaus with a 4.3-star rating from 27 reviews.
