Best trails near shaft head
4.5(149 reviews)
Want to check out shaft head from the trail? Good news: 9 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 9 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near shaft head are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 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...
- 4.3 (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)
- 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...
- 4.6 (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
- 5.0 (1)·Hard·18.1 mi·Est. 10.5–11.5 hrVaried loop in the Harz National Park, Lower Saxony This loop through the Harz Mountains starts in Altenau and leads to the following stamping points for the Harz Hiking Pin: Schwarzenberg (HWN 132), Förster-Ludwig-Platz (HWN 133), Jungfernklippe (HWN 221), Wolfswarte (HWN 135), Kleine Oker (HWN 149), Brander Cliff (HWN 134) and Morgenbrodshütte (HWN 146). The route can be shortened by skipping the detour to the Morgenbrodshütte. In Altenau there are numerous rest stops. Highlights of the...
- 5.0 (1)·Hard·39.7 mi·Est. 20.5–22.5 hrDemanding mountain bike tour in the Harz National Park, Lower Saxony. Eckertalsperre, Oderteich, Brocken and of course Bergstadt Altenau - this mountain bike tour can hardly be surpassed in terms of variety. With a length of more than 60 km and a difference in altitude of more than 2500 m to be overcome, the tour requires good physical condition and driving technique. There are numerous places to stop along the way. Highlights of the tour: - Mountain town of Altenau - Brocken - King's...
- 5.0 (2)·Hard·15.7 mi·Est. 8.5–9.5 hrDemanding hike in the Harz National Park, Lower Saxony. A great hiking route with a few points/stamping points of the Harz Mountains Walking Pin. From Torfhaus it goes over the Wolfswarte, to the Oderteich and to Sankt Andreasberg. In the summer months you can go swimming at the designated areas at the Oderteich. Highlights of the hike: - several stamp offices of the Harz Mountains Walking Pin - Wolfswarte - Oderteich
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near shaft head?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near shaft head. On AllTrails.com, you'll find 7 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near shaft head?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near shaft head is Altenau - Torfhaus Loop, which has a 4.4 star rating from 44 reviews. This trail is 8.7 mi long with an elevation gain of 2,083 ft.
What is the longest trail near shaft head?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near shaft head is Brocken via Koenigskopf - Harz Tour 2. This trail is estimated to be 39.7 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near shaft head?
shaft head: With an ascent of 8,635 ft, Brocken via Koenigskopf - Harz Tour 2 has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Altenau - Brocken - Ilsestein - Eckertalsperre with 8,458 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near shaft head?
The most popular and difficult trail near shaft head is Harz Witches' Trail Stage 2: Buntenbock - Torfhaus with a 4.3-star rating from 27 reviews.
