Best trails near Gitterkopf
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Want to check out Gitterkopf from the trail? Good news: 11 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 11 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Gitterkopf are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
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- 4.5 (44)·Hard·10.2 mi·Est. 5.5–6 hrPopular loop in the Harz National Park, Lower Saxony. This hike in the Harz National Park leads once around the Eckertalsperre. It starts at the Radau waterfall. There is parking and a bus stop here. East of the Eckertalsperre, you can take a breather at the self-service snack bar at the Scharfenstein ranger station and get tips on trails, weather and wilderness from the rangers. It is best to obtain up-to-date information about the opening times beforehand (see tips). Highlights of the...
- 4.5 (38)·Hard·10.5 mi·Est. 5.5–6 hrPopular 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...
- 4.5 (16)·Hard·9.3 mi·Est. 5–5.5 hrWild and romantic loop in the Harz National Park, Lower Saxony. The hiking sign of the loop is a blue wave. The path leads over the dam wall and offers beautiful views of the reservoir and the Brocken. There are several benches where you can take a break and have a picnic, and during the hike you will come across information boards that tell interesting things about the Eckertalsperre.
- 4.6 (11)·Hard·13.6 mi·Est. 7–7.5 hrPanoramic loop through the beautiful Harz Mountains, Saxony-Anhalt. A beautiful hike that starts in Torfhaus and leads through the typical Harz forests to the Eckertalsperre. The ranger station is open daily between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Here one can have a snack at the self-service snack bar and learn all sorts of interesting things about the wilderness and hiking opportunities from the rangers. Highlights: - National Park Visitor Center Torfhaus - Ranger station Scharfenstein
- 4.1 (6)·Hard·14.1 mi·Est. 7.5–8 hrChallenging 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 -...
- 4.7 (4)·Moderate·9.4 mi·Est. 5–5.5 hrVaried and impressive hike from Torfhaus to Bad Harzburg near Clausthal-Zellerfeld, Lower Saxony This idyllic hike starts in Torfhaus and leads along beautiful forest paths across the Eckerstausee to Bad Harzburg. There are numerous restaurants in Bad Harzburg to relax and reflect on the impressions of the beautiful hike. Highlights: - Beautiful views - Treetop path Harz - Varied natural landscapes - Ecker reservoir
- 4.6 (5)·Hard·10.5 mi·Est. 5.5–6 hrVaried hike in the Harz National Park, Lower Saxony. A real highlight awaits right at the start of this hike: the Radauer waterfall, which is well worth seeing and easily accessible. But that is only the beginning. In the further course of the hike the trail passes, among other things, the Eckerstausee, the Eckersprung and the Große Torfhausmoor, one of the rare and ecologically particularly valuable high moors. You can also hike over the more than 880 m above sea level. NN. high...
- 4.4 (5)·Moderate·8.9 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hrThis route begins in Torfhaus, the highest settlement in Lower Saxony, and winds through the dense coniferous forests of the Harz National Park down into the tranquil Eckertal valley. The trail offers repeated views of the Brocken and passes historic raised bogs where peat was once harvested. Running along the Ecker River, the route follows sections of the former inner-German border, which are now protected as part of the Green Belt. Sturdy, water-resistant footwear is recommended for the...
- 5.0 (4)·Moderate·7.9 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hrQuiet route from the Ecker dam to Oderbrück near Bad Harzburg, Lower Saxony. This varied path in the Harz National Park begins near the dam of the Eckerstausee and leads along the Ecker via the pioneer path in the direction of Oderbrück. There is a bus stop at the starting point. On the way you can catch one or the other beautiful view of the Brocken. Since it is constantly uphill, a certain level of fitness is recommended. Highlights: - Varied landscape impressions - Local fauna and...
- 5.0 (1)·Hard·39.7 mi·Est. 20.5–22.5 hrDemanding mountain bike tour in the Harz National Park, Lower Saxony. Eckertalsperre, Oderteich, Brocken and of course Bergstadt Altenau - this mountain bike tour can hardly be surpassed in terms of variety. With a length of more than 60 km and a difference in altitude of more than 2500 m to be overcome, the tour requires good physical condition and driving technique. There are numerous places to stop along the way. Highlights of the tour: - Mountain town of Altenau - Brocken - King's...
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Gitterkopf?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Gitterkopf. On AllTrails.com, you'll find 10 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Gitterkopf?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Gitterkopf is From Radau Waterfall around the Eckertalsperre, which has a 4.5 star rating from 44 reviews. This trail is 10.2 mi long with an elevation gain of 2,375 ft.
What is the longest trail near Gitterkopf?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Gitterkopf is Brocken via Koenigskopf - Harz Tour 2. This trail is estimated to be 39.7 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Gitterkopf?
Gitterkopf: 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 From Jungbornplatz to Braunlage with 3,976 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Gitterkopf?
The most popular and difficult trail near Gitterkopf is From Radau Waterfall around the Eckertalsperre with a 4.5-star rating from 44 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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