Best trails near Schindelkopf
4.0(34 reviews)
Want to check out Schindelkopf from the trail? Good news: 6 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 6 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Schindelkopf are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.1 (7)·Moderate·6 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrCircular hike in Lower Saxony, Germany. From the parking lot, it first goes in a big round through the sometimes lighter, sometimes denser forest. When you have passed the Schindelkopf on the right up to the highest point of the hike, you turn left and get to the Sösetalsperre. On the bank it then goes to the Sösetalsperre and back to the starting point.
- 3.5 (15)·Moderate·8.9 mi·Est. 5–5.5 hrVaried and idyllic circular route near Clausthal-Zellerfeld, Lower Saxony. The route leads from the pre-dam of the reservoir via the Schindelkopf, the Haspelkopf, the Hanskuehnenburg and the Großer Breitenberg back to the pre-dam. This route can be walked all year round and also invites you to take a nice winter walk. Highlights: - Beautiful views - Local flora and fauna - Varied natural landscapes
- 4.0 (3)·Hard·12.6 mi·Est. 6–6.5 hrBeautiful hike in the Harz National Park, Lower Saxony. This official route of the Harz Club starts at a parking lot in Osterode and leads up to the Hanskühnenburg, where there is a restaurant and a lookout tower. First the hike leads along the Nasser Weg, later along the Ackerfastweg. The trail sign is a blue triangle on a white background. Highlights: - Hanskühnenburg observation tower
- 4.0 (6)·Moderate·7.2 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrVaried circular hike in Osterode am Harz, Lower Saxony. Small, demanding hike to the Schindelkopf in the Harz Mountains with a beautiful, typical Harzer Köte. For the ascent to the Köte, a few meters of altitude have to be overcome and are not necessarily suitable for a beginner. Highlights of the tour: - Osterode elevated tank - Shady forest paths - Eipenke - Tailor's Pond - Forest bird station
- 4.3 (3)·Hard·11.8 mi·Est. 6.5–7 hrSecond stage of the varied HarzerBaudensteig long-distance hiking trail in the Harz Mountains. This is the second stage of the popular HarzerBaudensteig long-distance hiking trail, which runs through the Harz Mountains. It starts in Lerbach and goes all the way to Sieber. In addition to the beautiful high moor landscapes of the Harz National Park, the route leads to the idyllically situated Sösestausee. This supplies the region around Göttingen and the area around Hanover with drinking...
- Hard·33.8 mi·Est. 18.5–20.5 hrChallenging hike or mountain bike tour in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. This almost 54 km long tour, which leads from Osterode to the Harz National Park, can be completed on foot or by mountain bike. If you are on the road on foot, you can stay overnight in Altenau or Kamschlacken and hike the tour in several daily stages. Highlights of the route: - Osterode am Harz - Detour to Altenau - Soesetalsperre - Large Mittelberg - Greater Breitenberg
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Schindelkopf?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Schindelkopf. On AllTrails.com, you'll find 6 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Schindelkopf?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Schindelkopf is From the Schwarzen Brücke to the Schindelkopf, which has a 4.1 star rating from 7 reviews. This trail is 6.0 mi long with an elevation gain of 1,420 ft.
What is the longest trail near Schindelkopf?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Schindelkopf is Osterode - Kamschlacken - Bergstadt Altenau. This trail is estimated to be 33.8 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Schindelkopf?
Schindelkopf: With an ascent of 8,116 ft, Osterode - Kamschlacken - Bergstadt Altenau has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Harzer BaudenSteig Etappe 2: Lerbach - Sieber with 2,742 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Schindelkopf?
The most popular and difficult trail near Schindelkopf is Harzklub 13A: Osterode - Hanskühnenburg with a 4.0-star rating from 3 reviews.