Best trails near Bodesprung
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Want to check out Bodesprung from the trail? Good news: 19 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 19 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Bodesprung are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.3 (87)·Moderate·8.9 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hrPopular hike in the Harz National Park, Lower Saxony. This route in the Harz National Park begins west of the Brocken. The Schierker Straße leads to a rest area with benches before turning left into Grenzweg am Bodesprung. At the rest area (Stichwortfahnen at the Goethe train station) the New Goethe Trail begins. The spot is the exact border between Lower Saxony and Saxony-Anhalt and a former train station. There is places to stop for refreshments at the Brocken and wonderful views can be...
- 4.4 (38)·Hard·9.3 mi·Est. 5–5.5 hrPanoramic hike in the Harz National Park, Lower Saxony. The start of this hike to the summit of the Brocken is Oderbrück-Nord. Via the Bodebruch and the Neue Goetheweg it goes up to the highest mountain in the Harz Mountains. A cozy restaurant awaits you here before returning the same way. Highlights of the hike: - boundary marker Dreieckiger Pfahl - View of the western Harz - Summit of the Brocken - Bodebruch viewing platform
- 4.6 (23)·Moderate·5.4 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrPopular hiking trail with great views in the Harz National Park, Saxony-Anhalt. The hike begins on the summit of the Brocken, the highest mountain in the Harz Mountains, and partly follows the former border path. From Schierke, the summit can be reached with the Brockenbahn and the hike can be started from here (tickets must be bought for this variant). Another option is to start from Braunlage and take the same route back from the summit. Highlights of the hike: - Brocken summit with...
- 4.0 (14)·Hard·24.1 mi·Est. 12.5–13.5 hrDemanding mountain bike tour in the Harz National Park, Saxony-Anhalt This mountain bike route leads from Schierke through the heart of the Harz National Park. The famous Brocken can be reached via the Brocken Road, from the summit of which there are magnificent views of the low mountain range landscape. A downhill section follows over a slab path to the Scharfensteinklippe before you reach the Eckertalsperre. Some great trails await here. After another challenging ascent to the Dreieckiger...
- 4.7 (18)·Moderate·7.8 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrPopular loop in the Harz National Park, Lower Saxony. A good physical condition is required for this hike. The starting point of the tour is right next to a free parking lot. It goes through varied landscapes with moor areas and up to mountain peaks and viewing platforms. Accessible by bus. About halfway there is the refuge "Dreiecker Pfahl", otherwise rest stops in Oderbrück and the surrounding area. Highlights of the hike: - Summit of the Achtermannshöhe - Quitschenberg - Views over the...
- 4.2 (9)·Hard·13.2 mi·Est. 7–7.5 hrDemanding hike in the Harz National Park, Lower Saxony. A great, but also challenging hike through the heart of the Harz National Park. It goes from Braunlage to the Rodelhaus, over the Bärenbrücke and onto the Brocken and finally on the Goetheweg to Torfhaus. There is a refreshment stop on the Brocken. You can stay overnight in Torfhaus. Highlights of the hike: - Brocken - several bogs - NSG Wurmberg - Bärenbrücke
- 4.2 (6)·Hard·15.2 mi·Est. 8–9 hrVaried hiking trail in the Harz Mountains, Saxony-Anhalt. The breathtaking views on the way to and on the Brocken are worthwhile in both summer and winter. Part of the route can be covered with the famous Brockenbahn. The starting point is at the Brocken Coaster car park. The Schierke train station is not far away, also on the route. Highlights of the route: - Wonderful views - Breathtaking nature - Brocken
- 4.7 (3)·Moderate·20 mi·Est. 10.5–11.5 hrPopular and varied mountain bike route in the Harz National Park, Saxony-Anhalt. This demanding MTB route begins at the summit of the Brocken and leads down to Braunlage on varied trails. It goes to the Eckertalsperre, past moors and streams and through wild and romantic forests. A notice: Right at the beginning it gets very steep in places and if you drive carelessly you can reach a very high speed. Good brakes and considerate riding style are a must. The national park administration...
- 4.3 (2)·Moderate·7.6 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrThis route follows stage 4 of the Harzer Grenzweg, a long-distance trail from Hornburg to Tettenborn, beginning on the Brocken summit and ending in Braunlage. The path descends alongside the historic Brockenbahn railway tracks, leading hikers past the Eckersprung and Dreieckiger Pfahl wooden shelters. It follows the steep, concrete-plated patrol road historically known as the Schnapsweg, passing the Kaffeehorst rest area at the base of the Wurmberg before concluding at the B27 border...
- 4.4 (3)·Hard·11.2 mi·Est. 6.5–7 hrPanoramic hike in the Harz National Park, Lower Saxony. This route begins in the tranquil Braunlager district of Königskrug and leads via the New Goethe Trail to the Brocken, the highest peak in the Harz Mountains. The hike ends in Schierke. The ascent leads over beautiful forest paths, over the third highest mountain in Lower Saxony, through mystical moorland and along the "Warme Bode" river. After the fantastic panoramic views from the Brocken, it goes down the Eckerlochstieg to Schierke....
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Bodesprung?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Bodesprung. On AllTrails.com, you'll find 15 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Bodesprung?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Bodesprung is New Goethe Trail to the Brocken Summit, which has a 4.3 star rating from 87 reviews. This trail is 8.9 mi long with an elevation gain of 1,824 ft.
What is the longest trail near Bodesprung?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Bodesprung is MTB Tour: Brocken Tour. This trail is estimated to be 40.2 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Bodesprung?
Bodesprung: With an ascent of 8,635 ft, Brocken via Koenigskopf - Harz Tour 2 has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is MTB Tour: Brocken Tour with 8,172 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Bodesprung?
The most popular and difficult trail near Bodesprung is From Oderbrück-North to the Brocken with a 4.4-star rating from 38 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