Best trails near Spruce Head
4.6(11 reviews)
Want to check out Spruce Head from the trail? Good news: 4 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 4 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Spruce Head are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.9 (4)·Hard·23.7 mi·Est. 11.5–12.5 hrPanoramic hiking trail through the Harz Mountains, Saxony-Anhalt. It starts in Wernigerode and with a fairly steady ascent through the beautiful natural Harz landscape to Drei Annen Hohne. Then in a northwesterly direction through the fairytale landscape full of cliffs to the Ilsestein. This part of the route runs through the very edge of the Harz National Park. Beautiful views will accompany you. Past Ilsenburg it then goes back through idyllic forests. There are places to stop for...
- 5.0 (1)·Hard·25.3 mi·Est. 13.5–14.5 hrVaried tour in the Harz National Park, Lower Saxony. The tour starts at the Steinerne Renne train station and leads up and down through the rocky landscape of the Harz Mountains. There are numerous accommodation options along the way, so it makes sense to divide the hike into several sections. In Schierke there is also a rest stop. Highlights: - Rennercliffs - Ottofels - Schnarcher Cliff - HohneHof nature experience center
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to hike near Spruce Head?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Spruce Head is Die Harz-Wald-Tour (WR 3), which has a 3.8 star rating from 3 reviews. This trail is 22.4 mi long with an elevation gain of 3,484 ft.
What is the longest trail near Spruce Head?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Spruce Head is Valley hopping on the Hohnekamm. This trail is estimated to be 25.3 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Spruce Head?
Spruce Head: With an ascent of 5,521 ft, Valley hopping on the Hohnekamm has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Hohnehof/Ilsestein with 4,061 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Spruce Head?
The most popular and difficult trail near Spruce Head is Die Harz-Wald-Tour (WR 3) with a 3.8-star rating from 3 reviews.
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Points of interest
- Aussichtsplattform über der Brockenherberge
- Brockenuhr
- Schutzhütte Eckersprung
- Alte Bobbahn
- Great Thumkuhlenkopf
- Ottos Frau
- Wernigeröder Bürgerbrunnen
- Sonnenwand
- Kleiner Feuerstein
- Großer Feuerstein
- Renneklippen
- Mauseklippe
- Silberne Frau
- Großer Winterberg
- Knochenbrecherkurve
- Gitterkopf
- Kesselklippe
- Rock & Round Bike Trail Spot
- Silberner Mann
- Kühnenkopf