Best trails near Tränketal
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Want to check out Tränketal from the trail? Good news: 7 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 7 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Tränketal 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...
- 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)
- 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...
- 5.0 (1)·Hard·26.8 mi·Est. 14–15 hrThis loop offers a deep immersion in the lush spruce and beech forests of the southern Harz and leads to the panoramic peaks of the Breitenberge. The trail is characterized by steady ascents and descents through quiet valleys and allows a peaceful escape into the nature of Lower Saxony. Hikers enjoy sweeping views across the Oder Valley to the distant peaks of the Hochharz. The region is steeped in history, as the surrounding forests were once a vital resource for the historic mining industry...
- 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 Tränketal?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Tränketal. On AllTrails.com, you'll find 5 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Tränketal?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Tränketal 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 Tränketal?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Tränketal is Breitenberge - Harz Tour 3. This trail is estimated to be 26.8 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Tränketal?
Tränketal: With an ascent of 5,564 ft, Breitenberge - Harz Tour 3 has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is From Osterode to Torfhaus via Hexenstieg with 5,216 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Tränketal?
The most popular and difficult trail near Tränketal is Harz Witches' Trail Stage 2: Buntenbock - Torfhaus with a 4.3-star rating from 27 reviews.