Best trails near Altenstübchen
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Want to check out Altenstübchen from the trail? Good news: 18 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 18 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Altenstübchen are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
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- 4.5 (269)·Moderate·8.5 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hrBeautiful loop in the Harz National Park, Saxony-Anhalt. There are cliffs, waterfalls and historical monuments to be discovered on this magnificent hike. Wide views of the Harz landscape can be enjoyed again and again. In the forest restaurant Plessenburg there is the possibility to stop. Highlights: - National Park House Ilsetal - Ilsestein - Paternoster Cliff - Ilse waterfalls
- 4.6 (92)·Moderate·9.1 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hrPopular loop in the Harz National Park, Saxony-Anhalt The varied route starts at the Ilsetal hiking car park. The Ilse is crossed a little further north and on winding forest paths it goes through beautiful nature past granite rock formations, cliffs and vantage points. There are places to stop for refreshments along the way. Highlights: - Ilsefälle waterfall - Paternosterklippe cliff near Ilsenburg with viewpoint - Ilsestein
- 4.4 (53)·Moderate·7.1 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrVaried hiking trail in Ilsenburg, Saxony-Anhalt. The popular hiking destination - the famous Ilsestein with its iron cross - rises high above the Ilsetal. The beautiful view of the Ilsetal, the town of Ilseburg, the Brocken massif and the Harz foreland can be enjoyed from here. The cross was erected in 1814 on behalf of Count zu Stolberg-Wernigerode. The place is also known for Heinrich Heine, who visited it on his journey through the Harz Mountains in 1824 and climbed up to the cast-iron...
- 4.5 (12)·Hard·14.5 mi·Est. 8–8.5 hrBeautiful loop in the Harz National Park, Saxony-Anhalt. This wonderful loop begins at the parking lot at Ilsenburg Castle. The first half of the hike leads up to the Ilsestein and in the direction of the Brockenkinder. There is also a forest inn on the way. From the highest point on Renneckenberg, the hike first leads along the creek on Renneckenberg and then along the beautiful Ilse. The Ilse, with its wonderfully wild and romantic atmosphere and waterfalls, accompanies the path to the...
- 4.7 (6)·Hard·14.2 mi·Est. 7–7.5 hrAnnual hiking and running event in the Harz Mountains. The Harzgebirgslauf offers various options for hiking, Nordic walking and running. This round is the half marathon and can of course also be hiked as a beautiful day hike. All routes start in Hasserode. Forest, water and villages are in balance. There are places to stop for refreshments. Highlights: - Beautiful views - Annual event
- 4.9 (9)·Hard·14.3 mi·Est. 7.5–8.5 hrPanoramic route in the Harz Mountains, Saxony-Anhalt. Many beautiful paths and great nature await you in the highest low mountain range in northern Germany. This is a grea tour from Ilsenburg via the Heinrich-Heine Weg to the Brocken and along the popular Hexenstieg to Schierke. The way to the Brocken goes steadily uphill. At the top, you can linger for a while in the restaurant or on an extra loop on the summit trail. Sturdy shoes are recommended. Highlights of the hike: - Brocken - Ilse...
- 3.7 (7)·Hard·11.4 mi·Est. 6–6.5 hrExciting, varied hiking trail near Ilsenburg, Saxony-Anhalt. The hike leads through the Ilsetal, along primeval beech forests and past rugged rock formations to the Ilsestein. Highlights of the hike: - Ilse Falls - Paternoster cliffs lookout point - Rock teaching park - Ilsenstein - Heinrich Heine monument - Bremer Hut
- 3.8 (5)·Hard·10.4 miAnnual running event organized by the Brockenlaufverein in Ilsenburg. The Brockenlauf organized by the Brockenlaufverein takes place every year. Three different routes await all those who run through the beautiful landscape around Ilsenburg. The longest of the three routes leads through the Tänntal valley, past the Ilse Falls and through the Ilsetal valley back to the starting point. Highlights: - annual get-together - great landscape in the Harz Mountains - Ilse Falls
- 4.9 (4)·Hard·14.1 mi·Est. 7.5–8.5 hrPanoramic loop in the Harz National Park, Saxony Anhalt. There is so much to discover on this idyllic hike through the Harz landscape: it starts in Ilsenburg. From here the route first leads to the Ilse Falls, then on to Meineckenberg. The hike to the Ilsestein leads over the wolf cliffs. There are numerous rest areas along the way. Highlights: - Froschfelsen - Upper Ilse Falls (Bremer Hütte) - Ferdinandstein - Wolf Cliff - Chief Forester Koch monument - Ilsestein - Ilsenburg Monastery...
- 5.0 (2)·Hard·30.1 mi·Est. 15–16.5 hrChallenging MTB tour in the Harz National Park. The varied and strenuous route leads past the Eckertalsperre via the Hirtenstieg to the Brocken. The ascent is sometimes so steep there that you have to get off and push yourself. On the other hand, once you have reached the top, you have made the greatest effort and from now on the rest of the way is downhill with a slight incline. Fabulous views, idyllic streams and incredibly vast forests await on the way. Accessible by bus and train. There...
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Altenstübchen?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Altenstübchen. On AllTrails.com, you'll find 14 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Altenstübchen?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Altenstübchen is Through the Ilsetal to the Plessenburg, which has a 4.5 star rating from 269 reviews. This trail is 8.5 mi long with an elevation gain of 1,637 ft.
What is the longest trail near Altenstübchen?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Altenstübchen is Bad Harzburg - Brocken. This trail is estimated to be 30.1 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Altenstübchen?
Altenstübchen: With an ascent of 6,020 ft, Bad Harzburg - Brocken has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Ilsenburg - Rabenklippe - Plesenburg with 4,091 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Altenstübchen?
The most popular and difficult trail near Altenstübchen is Through the Ilsetal with a 4.5-star rating from 12 reviews.
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