Best trails near Ottofels
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Want to check out Ottofels 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 Ottofels are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
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- 4.3 (92)·Moderate·5.6 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrVaried hiking trail in Wernigerode, Saxony-Anhalt. The hike begins and ends at the Steinerne Renne railway station and goes through beautiful natural landscapes and beautiful local flora and fauna and to the Königshütte dam with moderate inclines in places. The route goes through the wooded hills of the Harz Mountains, along streams and small waterfalls. Refreshment stops are also available along the route. The first and last kilometres are gravel paths, the kilometres in between are...
- 4.4 (64)·Moderate·6.7 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrPromising hiking trail in Wernigerode, Saxony-Anhalt. This tour starts at the Thumkuhlental hiking car park and takes you along the breathtaking Ottofels rock formation. Charming circular route with beautiful views. The Ottofels is approx. 36 m high and is a granite rock formation designated as a natural monument. Highlights of the tour: - Views of the local landscape - Local flora and fauna - rock formation
- 4.4 (7)·Hard·18.9 mi·Est. 10.5–11.5 hrBeautiful hike in the Harz near Ilsenburg, Saxony-Anhalt. The loop begins and ends at the Schierke train station, so it is easy to travel there by train. The path then leads to the Brocken with the cozy Brocken restaurant and back down into the woods at the Hermannsklippe and along the banks of the Ilse. A break can be taken at the Waldgasthaus Plessenburg. Highlights: - Brocken - Ilse waterfall - Renne cliff
- 4.1 (14)·Hard·11.4 mi·Est. 6–6.5 hrVaried hiking trail in the Harz National Park, Saxony-Anhalt. A great loop that starts at the Drei Annen Hohne train station. You walk partly on well-developed gravel paths and then also on small rustic hiking and footpaths. At many points on the tour you have a great view or can be enchanted by the impressive rock formations. There are rest stops and benches to rest and have a picnic. Highlights of the hike: - HohneHof nature experience center - Ottofels - Leisten Cliff - Trudenstein
- 4.6 (5)·Moderate·5.9 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrLocated in the Saxon-Anhalt region of the Harz mountains, this trail links the settlement of Drei Annen Hohne to the Steinerne Renne gorge. The surface is primarily composed of compacted earth, loose stones, and fixed granite slabs, particularly as the route nears the water. The path structure involves a sustained descent toward the valley floor, featuring sections of rocky stairs and natural stone steps. Dense woodland opens periodically to reveal the Steinerne Renne waterfall and rock...
- 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
- 4.3 (2)·Hard·14 mi·Est. 7–8 hrBeautiful hiking trail in the Harz National Park, Saxony-Anhalt. A beautiful, extensive circular route through the Harz National Park. The tour starts at the Plessenburg Gasthaus bus stop. The route leads in the direction of the Oberförster-Koch monument, then to the Mönchbuche, past the Steinerne Renne restaurant and to the Ottofels vantage point. Continue on the Molkenhaus-Chausee and along the Kleine Holtemme to the upper Zeterklippe and via the Alexanderstieg back to the starting point...
- 1.0 (1)·Hard·17.8 mi·Est. 9–10 hrVaried loop in the Harz National Park, Saxony-Anhalt. The hike starts in Darlingerode near a car park and the Darlingerode Sandtalhalle bus stop. There is also the option of taking the train to Darlingerode train station or starting the hike from Wernigerode-Hasserode train station. It goes through the Sandtal, to the Renne cliffs and to the Leistenklippe. You can take a break at the HohneHof nature adventure center. The stream "Braunes Wasser" then leads back to the village of Wernigerode...
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Ottofels?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Ottofels. On AllTrails.com, you'll find 9 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Ottofels?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Ottofels is Steinerne Renne - Taufstein, which has a 4.3 star rating from 92 reviews. This trail is 5.6 mi long with an elevation gain of 1,282 ft.
What is the longest trail near Ottofels?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Ottofels is Valley hopping on the Hohnekamm. This trail is estimated to be 25.3 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Ottofels?
Ottofels: 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 Schierke - Brocken - Ilsetal with 4,547 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Ottofels?
The most popular and difficult trail near Ottofels is Schierke - Brocken - Ilsetal with a 4.4-star rating from 7 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
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- Silberner Mann
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