Best trails near Spitzenberg
3.8(13 reviews)
Want to check out Spitzenberg from the trail? Good news: 5 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 5 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Spitzenberg are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 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
- 5.0 (3)·Moderate·8.3 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrPopular hiking trail in the Harz National Park, Saxony-Anhalt. The Ilsetal is one of the most beautiful brook valleys in the Harz - Heinrich Heine already processed his impressions gained here in his work "Harzreise". This route leads from Ilsenburg through the Ilsetal, past the Ilse Falls and up to the Plessenburg forest inn. It then continues through the Taenntal to Darlingerode, from where one can take the train home. Highlights of the route: - Ilsenburg - romantic Ilsetal -...
- 1.4 (3)·Hard·7.1 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrSpecial hiking trail in the Harz National Park, Saxony-Anhalt. A rather unusual route on the Brocken leads from Öhrenfeld to the summit. This route via the Tanntalweg is less well known than the Heinrich-Heine-Weg, which runs a little to the north. The hike also passes the Wolfsberg before reaching the highest peak in the Harz Mountains, the Brocken. On the way you can stop at the forest inn and there is also a rustic restaurant on the summit of the Brocken. Highlights of the route: -...
- 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
Where is the best place to hike near Spitzenberg?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Spitzenberg is Osterlauf - 16,50 km, which has a 3.8 star rating from 5 reviews. This trail is 10.4 mi long with an elevation gain of 1,761 ft.
What is the longest trail near Spitzenberg?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Spitzenberg is Von Hasserode über den Brocken. This trail is estimated to be 26.1 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Spitzenberg?
Spitzenberg: With an ascent of 5,377 ft, Von Hasserode über den Brocken 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 Spitzenberg?
The most popular and difficult trail near Spitzenberg is Osterlauf - 16,50 km with a 3.8-star rating from 5 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