Best trails near Ratskopf
3.8(26 reviews)
Want to check out Ratskopf 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 Ratskopf are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
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- 4.7 (14)·Moderate·7.4 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrPopular running event in the Harz Nature Park, Saxony-Anhalt. The Harz Mountain Run Werningerode is one of the most popular running events in the Harz Mountains. This is the official course of the 11 km run. The first half of the route is permanently uphill, but with a fairly moderate gradient overall. The route is also ideal for hiking. Highlights of the route: - Great views over the Harz Mountains - Ütschenteich pond - peaceful forest - Pahnberghangweg
- 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...
- 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...
- Hard·22.9 mi·Est. 11–12 hrThis route connects the region of Wernigerode with the Ilse Valley (Ilsetal), following the course of the Ilse river towards the Upper and Lower Ilse Falls. The landscape is defined by the river’s descent over granite rock formations, creating a series of cascades rather than a single vertical drop. The trail surface varies significantly, transitioning from compacted gravel forest roads on the approach to narrower, root-filled, and stony paths directly alongside the water. Surrounding the...
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Ratskopf?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Ratskopf. On AllTrails.com, you'll find 5 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Ratskopf?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Ratskopf is Harz Mountain Run, which has a 4.7 star rating from 14 reviews. This trail is 7.4 mi long with an elevation gain of 1,538 ft.
What is the longest trail near Ratskopf?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Ratskopf is Hohnehof/Ilsestein. This trail is estimated to be 23.7 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Ratskopf?
Ratskopf: With an ascent of 4,061 ft, Hohnehof/Ilsestein has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Wernigerode - Ilse Wasserfälle (Waterfalls) with 4,022 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Ratskopf?
The most popular and difficult trail near Ratskopf is Hohnehof/Ilsestein with a 4.9-star rating from 4 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