Best trails near Eckertal

Panoramic hike in the Harz National Park, Lower Saxony. The hike starts at the HarzWaldHaus (formerly "Haus der Natur"). Nearby there is a tourist information, the bus stop "Bad Harzburg Burgbergbahn" and parking lots. This variant has existed since 2005, and in 2014 the Teufelsstieg was extended from the Brocken to Elend. The route is consistently marked with a white witch on a green background. There are places to stop for refreshments at the Molkenhaus and on the Brocken. The way back can...

This route follows stage 3 of the Harzer Grenzweg, a long-distance trail from Hornburg to Tettenborn, beginning at the Molkenhaus near Bad Harzburg and ending on the Brocken summit. The trail passes the Eckertalsperre dam and the Scharfenstein ranger station before ascending steeply over rugged concrete patrol plates into the high-altitude terrain of Harz National Park. Overnight stays are accommodated at the summit Brockenhotel or in guesthouses in nearby Schierke; wild camping is strictly...

Popular premium hiking trail in the Harz National Park, Lower Saxony. The Harzer Lynx Tour is a certified premium hiking trail that starts in Bad Harzburg. It is possible to avoid the initial ascent to Antoniusplatz on the Burgberg by taking the cable car up instead. In the later course there are more ascents, so good shoes and a good basic level of fitness should be brought along. On the way there are enjoyable views of the Harz foothills and the Brocken. The special highlight of this loop...

Popular loop in the Harz National Park, Lower Saxony. This route leads from Bad Harzburg to the Eckertalsperre, which is in absolute peace and can be reached via a wild and romantic hike. On the way there is pretty much everything that can be expected from a hike in the Harz Mountains: quiet forest paths, great views up to the Brocken, idyllic streams and striking cliffs. The path can be reached by bus and train. There are rest stops and a toilet near the starting point and there is also a...

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 This beautiful loop leads to several stamping points of the Harzer hiking pin: Molkenhaus (HWN 169), Eckertalsperre (HWN 001) and Skidenkmal (HWN 019). In addition, the route enchants with pure nature. It goes over beautiful forest paths, through the picturesque valleys of the Ecker and Radau and to the impressive Ecker dam. There are rest stops in Bad Harzburg and a drinking water point at the hydroelectric power station. Highlights of...

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 running event in the Harz Mountains, Lower Saxony. The approximately 12 km long mountain run starts in the Kurpark Bad Harzburg opposite the "House of Nature", below the Burgberg cable car. The route leads over the pedestrian bridge (overpass of the B4), past the "fairytale forest", under the dome of the treetop path and on a narrow forest path directly to the right of the stream for about 1 km, slightly uphill into the forest. A marshal then points the way sharply to the right....

Challenging loop in the Harz National Park, Lower Saxony. This loop starts at the "Burgbergbahn" car park/bus stop in Bad Harzburg. Many of the most popular Harz hiking destinations lie along this route, including the Philosophenweg, Radau waterfall, the National Park Visitor Center in Torfhaus and the Eckertalsperre. Highlights of the hike: - Radau Waterfall - Gabbro quarry - Sulfur spring - Radau Valley - Basteborn spring - Salt Stairs - Visitor Center Torfhaus - Ecker Valley Dam -...

Challenging 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...