Best trails near Wolfswarte
4.6(221 reviews)
Want to check out Wolfswarte from the trail? Good news: 12 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 12 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Wolfswarte are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.7 (104)·Moderate·8.7 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hrPopular loop in the Harz National Park, Lower Saxony. This beautiful loop begins at the Oderteich, which is one of the most well-known attractions in the Harz National Park. Following the west bank of the Oderteich, the hike leads to the 916 m high Wolfswarte and via Torfhaus back to the car park. In Torfhaus there are some rest stops. Highlights of the hike: - Oderteich - Summit of the Wolfswarte - beautiful views - Torfhaus with National Park Visitor Center
- 4.4 (44)·Moderate·8.7 mi·Est. 5–5.5 hrPanoramic loop in the Harz Mountains, Lower Saxony. A wonderful loop through the varied Harz landscape. It starts at the car park on "Steile Wand Straße", but it is also possible to start at the Wolfwarte car park. However, this car park is very small. The path is partly stony and overgrown with roots. It is possible to collect 5 Harzer Wandernadel (Harz Mountains Walking Pin) stamps along the way. There are refreshment stops in Torfhaus. Highlights: - Nabental waterfall - Beautiful Harz...
- 4.1 (28)·Hard·10 mi·Est. 5.5–6 hrScenic loop in the Harz National Park, Lower Saxony. A beautiful loop that starts at the Roseweg car park and leads up to the Wolfswarte. The rough-looking Wolfswarte consists of weather-beaten Acker-Bruchberg quartzite and is a treeless hilltop near the Bruchberg summit. When the weather is clear, you have a great view of the surroundings and the Brocken from here. The way back to the car is via the Butterstieg, the Förster-Ludwig-Platz and along the Dammgraben. Highlights of the hike: -...
- 4.5 (10)·Hard·13.7 mi·Est. 7–8 hrBeautiful loop in the Harz Mountains, Lower Saxony. This hike into the Harz National Park begins near the spa gardens in the mountain town of Altenau. From here, the path first leads to the Wolfswarte, from whose summit there are fantastic panoramic views of the Harz mountains. Torfhaus is reached a short time later. The hike can also be divided into 2 days and combined with an overnight stay in Torfhaus. From here the path leads along the Kellwasser stream to the Okertalsperre. Following...
- 4.6 (4)·Moderate·7.9 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrPopular hike in the Harz National Park, Lower Saxony. The Wolfswarte is a treeless hilltop shaped by rocks in the middle of the Harz National Park. The Harz Club’s hiking trail 18C leads from the south to the summit. The path leads along the Clausthaler Flutgraben through fairytale forest and moor landscapes. Highlights of the hike: - Wolfswarte (916 m above sea level) - Clausthaler Flutgraben - Sonnenberger Moor
- 4.2 (9)·Hard·39.1 mi·Est. 20.5–22.5 hrChallenging loop in the Harz National Park, Lower Saxony/Saxony-Anhalt. An interesting hike up the highest mountain in Northern Germany (1142 m). This hike begins in the mountain town of Altenau and first leads via Torfhaus and the famous Goetheweg to the Brocken. From there it goes on over the Grenzweg to the Ilsestein. If you want to split the loop into two day tours, you can hike from here to Ilsenburg to spend the night there. The way back to Altenau is via the Großer Gierskopf and the...
- 4.8 (7)·Hard·22.9 mi·Est. 12.5–14 hrScenic loop in the Harz National Park, Lower Saxony. 37 km full of mountain peaks, incomparable views over the Harz Mountains and great trails. This round is suitable for trail runners in good physical condition as well as for hikers. On the Wurmberg and the Brocken there are cozy places to stop. There is parking in Torfhaus and a bus also goes here. Highlights of the hike: - National Park Visitor Center Torfhaus - Brocken - Wolfwarte - Wurmberg with lookout tower and mountain goats -...
- 4.6 (5)·Hard·14.2 miBeautiful cross-country ski trail in the Harz National Park. If the conditions are good and the trail is freshly groomed, then you can experience the wintry, fairytale-like surroundings with physical exercise. Due to the length and the difference in altitude, a good level of fitness is required. There are plenty of parking spaces at the starting point in Sonneberg. Highlights: - fantastic winter landscape - idyllic expanse
- 4.6 (3)·Moderate·13.3 mi·Est. 7–7.5 hrScenic mountain bike tour in the Harz National Park, Lower Saxony. A beautiful route in the Hochharz that offers singletrack sections and two steep climbs. The Wolfswarte is a popular destination and from here you have great views of the Harz Mountains. Since hikers are also on the way, mutual consideration should be shown. One can travel to Altenau by car or bus and there are numerous places to stay and stop for refreshments. Highlights: - View from the Wolfswarte
- 4.8 (4)·Moderate·6.3 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrPopular hike in the Harz National Park, Lower Saxony. From Torfhaus it goes via the Wolfswarte to Altenau. The hiking sign is a red line on a white background. Overall, the hike is quite relaxed, there are hardly any significant inclines. In Altenau there are numerous rest stops. Highlights of the hike: - National Park Visitor Center in Torfhaus - Wolfswarte - Mountain town of Altenau - great views over the Harz
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Wolfswarte?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Wolfswarte. On AllTrails.com, you'll find 10 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Wolfswarte?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Wolfswarte is Oderteich - Wolfswarte - Torfhaus, which has a 4.7 star rating from 104 reviews. This trail is 8.7 mi long with an elevation gain of 1,932 ft.
What is the longest trail near Wolfswarte?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Wolfswarte is Altenau - Brocken - Ilsestein - Eckertalsperre. This trail is estimated to be 39.1 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Wolfswarte?
Wolfswarte: With an ascent of 8,458 ft, Altenau - Brocken - Ilsestein - Eckertalsperre has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Torfhaus - Wolfswarte - Wurmberg - Brocken with 5,472 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Wolfswarte?
The most popular and difficult trail near Wolfswarte is Altenau - Wolfswarte with a 4.1-star rating from 28 reviews.