Best trails near Quitschenberg (Westkuppe)

Popular hike in the Harz National Park, Lower Saxony Along with the Harzer-Hexen-Stieg, the Goetheweg is one of the most popular hiking trails in the Harz National Park. It owes its name to the world-famous thinker and poet Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, who dared to climb here on December 10, 1777 from Torfhaus to the legendary, highest peak of the Harz Mountains. The route also begins today in Torfhaus and leads east along the Schubensteinweg in the direction of the Schubenstein cliff. A...

Family-friendly loop in the Harz National Park, Lower Saxony. This beautiful and quite short loop leads around the Large and Small Torfhausmoor. The Große Torfhausmoor in particular is one of the most well-known natural attractions in the Harz National Park. The hike starts in Torfhaus, where there are some free parking spaces and at the National Park Visitor Center there are parking spaces that are subject to a fee. In between, you walk along a boardwalk and there are information boards...

Popular loop trail in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. A beautiful hike around the Grosse Torfhausmoor and the Abbenstein. The way back runs along the Goetheweg, one of the most popular hiking trails in the Harz Mountains. In the Grosses Torfhausmoor, a detour to the Moorsteg, which branches off directly from the Goetheweg, is recommended. Highlights of the hike: - Grosses Torfhausmoor - Schubenstein cliff - Great views over the Harz Mountains - Moorsteg in the Grosses Torfhausmoor...

This route is stage 3 of the Harz Witches' Trail, crossing the Harz Mountains from Torfhaus to Drei Annen Hohne. The path follows the historic Goetheweg through the Harz National Park up to the summit of the Brocken, the highest peak in Northern Germany. Hikers traverse unique high moors and mystical spruce forests before descending via the Glashüttenweg toward the Trudenstein rock formation. Overnight stays are available in mountain hotels and hiker hostels in Torfhaus, on the Brocken...

Popular loop in the Harz National Park, Lower Saxony. This beautiful loop leads from Bad Harzburg past the Eckertalsperre to the Brocken. Since the first 13 km to the summit of the Brocken are almost constantly uphill, a good physical condition is recommended. There are places to stop for refreshments on the Brocken and at the Radau waterfall, and one should pack enough food for the rest of the tour. Highlights of the hike: - Brocken - Eckertalsperre - Radau waterfall - Bad Harzburg

Popular loop in the Harz National Park, Lower Saxony A great loop through the Harz Mountains starting in Torfhaus (when arriving by bus or train: "Torfhaus" stop). From here, the path leads through the breathtaking low mountain range landscape characterized by dense forests and mystical moors, first in the direction of Schierke and from there on to the legendary Brocken summit. In addition to idyllic nature, fantastic panoramic views are not neglected on this hike. Sturdy shoes and a good...

Demanding mountain bike tour in the Harz National Park, Saxony-Anhalt This mountain bike route leads from Schierke through the heart of the Harz National Park. The famous Brocken can be reached via the Brocken Road, from the summit of which there are magnificent views of the low mountain range landscape. A downhill section follows over a slab path to the Scharfensteinklippe before you reach the Eckertalsperre. Some great trails await here. After another challenging ascent to the Dreieckiger...

Demanding hike in the Harz National Park, Lower Saxony. A route with wonderful views that leads past the Eckerstausee to the legendary Brocken. The notorious Kolonnenweg is considered the toughest ascent in the Harz Mountains. However, the effort is rewarded with a fabulous view of the entire Harz National Park. It starts at the Harzburg, here you can take the Burgberg cable car or one of the paths from Bad Harzburg. There is a cozy rest stop on the Brocken and at the...

Popular loop in the Harz National Park, Lower Saxony. A good physical condition is required for this hike. The starting point of the tour is right next to a free parking lot. It goes through varied landscapes with moor areas and up to mountain peaks and viewing platforms. Accessible by bus. About halfway there is the refuge "Dreiecker Pfahl", otherwise rest stops in Oderbrück and the surrounding area. Highlights of the hike: - Summit of the Achtermannshöhe - Quitschenberg - Views over the...

Demanding hike in the Harz National Park, Lower Saxony. A great, but also challenging hike through the heart of the Harz National Park. It goes from Braunlage to the Rodelhaus, over the Bärenbrücke and onto the Brocken and finally on the Goetheweg to Torfhaus. There is a refreshment stop on the Brocken. You can stay overnight in Torfhaus. Highlights of the hike: - Brocken - several bogs - NSG Wurmberg - Bärenbrücke