Bad Harzburg to the Ahrendsberger cliffs
19.7miLength
4,350ftElevation gain
10.5–11.5hrEstimated time
Loop
Demanding loop trail in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony.
This 21 km long loop offers a lot of variety and leads along many well-known natural attractions of the Harz Mountains. If you don't want to complete the hike in one day, you can stay overnight.
Highlights of the hike:
- Ahrendsberg cliffs
- Kingdom of Romkerhalle
- Romkerhall waterfall
- Bad Harzburg
- Fig tree cliff
- Mousetrap
- Ausgleichsbecken of the Okertalsperre
- Grosser Treppenstein
- Bad Harzburg wildlife park
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Top sights
Feigenbaumklippe
Cliff
Mausefalle-Fels
Cliff
Romkerhaller Wasserfall
Waterfall
Okertal
Valley
Marienwand
Cliff
Forellenkanzel
Cliff
Habichtsklippe
Cliff
Mooswand
Viewpoint
Feigenbaumklippe
Viewpoint
Alte vom Berge
Viewpoint
Aussichtsturm
Cliff
Kuhschiedental
Valley
Ahrendsberger Klippen
Peak
Düsteres Tal
Valley
Lindental
Valley
Kästeklippe
Cliff
Huthberg
Peak
Großer Treppenstein
Cliff
Hallesche Hütte
Weather shelter
Ebersbrink
Peak
Harzburger Fenster
Viewpoint
Elfenstein
Viewpoint
Jungbrunnen
Attraction
Oker (Verlobungsinsel)
River
Adlereck (Triangel)
Peak
Nordmassiv
Peak
Großer Dülferklotzsockel
Cliff
Überhangfels
Cliff
Oberer Fels
Cliff
Schlafender Löwe
Cliff
Kleiner Romke
Peak
Hexenküche
Cliff
Radautal
Valley
Riefenbachstal
Valley
Gläseckental
Valley
Schloss Bündheim
Attraction
Sülpketal
Valley
Achtermannstal
Valley
Elfenstein
Cliff
Borntal
Valley
Schlackental
Valley
Schreckenkopf
Peak
Adlerklippe Mittelgipfel
Peak
Adlerklippe Vorturm
Peak
Teufelskanzel
Cliff
Marienwand Vorturm
Cliff
Adlerklippe
Cliff
Rastplatzwand
Cliff
Adlerklippe Nordwand
Cliff
Vorfels
Cliff
Passo di Ball Südostsporn
Cliff
Adlerklippensockel
Cliff
Passo di Ball
Cliff
Wildenstein
Peak
Tränketal
Valley
Teufelstal
Valley
Klotz
Cliff
Kleiner Treppenstein
Cliff
Öhrental
Valley
Bossequelle
Spring
Stiefmutterklippe
Cliff
Hessental
Valley
Quisselbeerental
Valley
Nünneckental
Valley
Öhrentalskopf
Peak
Drecktal
Valley
Gläseckenberg
Peak
Geitstein
Peak
Börnerstal
Valley
Alte Schlewecke
Peak
Obere Stiefmutter
Peak
Singrünsbrink
Peak
Silberborn
Spring
Adlerklippe Aussichtsturm
Viewpoint
Mausefalle
Attraction
Klintkopf
Peak
Brautstein
Peak
Dreienbörne
Peak
Weinbergskopf
Peak
Rodenberg
Peak
Papenberg
Peak
Harz Camp Göttingerode
Campsite
Schutzhütte Altenschlewecke
Weather shelter
Top sights
Feigenbaumklippe
Cliff
Mausefalle-Fels
Cliff
Romkerhaller Wasserfall
Waterfall
Okertal
Valley
Marienwand
Cliff
Forellenkanzel
Cliff
Habichtsklippe
Cliff
Mooswand
Viewpoint
Feigenbaumklippe
Viewpoint
Alte vom Berge
Viewpoint
Aussichtsturm
Cliff
Kuhschiedental
Valley
Ahrendsberger Klippen
Peak
Düsteres Tal
Valley
Lindental
Valley
Kästeklippe
Cliff
Huthberg
Peak
Großer Treppenstein
Cliff
Hallesche Hütte
Weather shelter
Ebersbrink
Peak
Harzburger Fenster
Viewpoint
Elfenstein
Viewpoint
Jungbrunnen
Attraction
Oker (Verlobungsinsel)
River
Adlereck (Triangel)
Peak
Nordmassiv
Peak
Großer Dülferklotzsockel
Cliff
Überhangfels
Cliff
Oberer Fels
Cliff
Schlafender Löwe
Cliff
Kleiner Romke
Peak
Hexenküche
Cliff
Radautal
Valley
Riefenbachstal
Valley
Gläseckental
Valley
Schloss Bündheim
Attraction
Sülpketal
Valley
Achtermannstal
Valley
Elfenstein
Cliff
Borntal
Valley
Schlackental
Valley
Schreckenkopf
Peak
Adlerklippe Mittelgipfel
Peak
Adlerklippe Vorturm
Peak
Teufelskanzel
Cliff
Marienwand Vorturm
Cliff
Adlerklippe
Cliff
Rastplatzwand
Cliff
Adlerklippe Nordwand
Cliff
Vorfels
Cliff
Passo di Ball Südostsporn
Cliff
Adlerklippensockel
Cliff
Passo di Ball
Cliff
Wildenstein
Peak
Tränketal
Valley
Teufelstal
Valley
Klotz
Cliff
Kleiner Treppenstein
Cliff
Öhrental
Valley
Bossequelle
Spring
Stiefmutterklippe
Cliff
Hessental
Valley
Quisselbeerental
Valley
Nünneckental
Valley
Öhrentalskopf
Peak
Drecktal
Valley
Gläseckenberg
Peak
Geitstein
Peak
Börnerstal
Valley
Alte Schlewecke
Peak
Obere Stiefmutter
Peak
Singrünsbrink
Peak
Silberborn
Spring
Adlerklippe Aussichtsturm
Viewpoint
Mausefalle
Attraction
Klintkopf
Peak
Brautstein
Peak
Dreienbörne
Peak
Weinbergskopf
Peak
Rodenberg
Peak
Papenberg
Peak
Harz Camp Göttingerode
Campsite
Schutzhütte Altenschlewecke
Weather shelter
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Frequently asked questions
What’s helpful to know about this trail?
Check out this 19.7-mile loop trail near Bad Harzburg, Lower Saxony. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 10 h 12 min to complete. This is a popular trail for camping and hiking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day.
What is the expected weather this week for Bad Harzburg to the Ahrendsberger cliffs?
Expected weather for Bad Harzburg to the Ahrendsberger cliffs for the next 5 days is:
- Wed, September 23 - 57 degrees/drizzle
- Thu, September 24 - 61 degrees/clear
- Fri, September 25 - 70 degrees/clear
- Sat, September 26 - 72 degrees/clear
- Sun, September 27 - 78 degrees/clear
Where is Bad Harzburg to the Ahrendsberger cliffs located?
Bad Harzburg to the Ahrendsberger cliffs is a trail located in Harz Nature Park.
How hard is Bad Harzburg to the Ahrendsberger cliffs?
Bad Harzburg to the Ahrendsberger cliffs is considered a hard hike that covers 19.7 mi, with an elevation gain of 4,350 ft. It takes about 10.5–11.5 hr to complete. Hard trails usually cover longer distances, and may have long or steep climbs or more difficult obstacles.
What is the elevation gain for Bad Harzburg to the Ahrendsberger cliffs?
Bad Harzburg to the Ahrendsberger cliffs is considered a hard hike that covers 19.7 mi, with an elevation gain of 4,350 ft. It takes about 10.5–11.5 hr to complete. Hard trails usually cover longer distances, and may have long or steep climbs or more difficult obstacles.
Is Bad Harzburg to the Ahrendsberger cliffs a loop?
Bad Harzburg to the Ahrendsberger cliffs is a loop trail that covers 19.7 mi, with an elevation gain of 4,350 ft. It takes about 10.5–11.5 hr to complete. Loop trails have the same starting point and endpoint. You'll follow a single route without retracing your steps.
How long is Bad Harzburg to the Ahrendsberger cliffs?
Bad Harzburg to the Ahrendsberger cliffs is a loop trail that covers 19.7 mi, with an elevation gain of 4,350 ft. It takes about 10.5–11.5 hr to complete. Loop trails have the same starting point and endpoint. You'll follow a single route without retracing your steps.
Are dogs allowed on Bad Harzburg to the Ahrendsberger cliffs?
Dogs may be allowed on Bad Harzburg to the Ahrendsberger cliffs. Be sure to check regulations before heading out.
Are there waterfalls at Bad Harzburg to the Ahrendsberger cliffs?
Yes, Bad Harzburg to the Ahrendsberger cliffs has scenic views of Romkerhaller Wasserfall and Viewpoint.
Are there scenic views at Bad Harzburg to the Ahrendsberger cliffs?
Yes, according to trailgoers, Bad Harzburg to the Ahrendsberger cliffs features multiple scenic viewpoints. Some of the viewpoints include Mooswand, Feigenbaumklippe, Alte vom Berge, Harzburger Fenster, and Elfenstein.
Are there rivers at Bad Harzburg to the Ahrendsberger cliffs?
Yes, Bad Harzburg to the Ahrendsberger cliffs is near Oker (Verlobungsinsel).
Is camping allowed at Bad Harzburg to the Ahrendsberger cliffs?
Camping is allowed on Bad Harzburg to the Ahrendsberger cliffs in Harz Nature Park. Camping accommodations vary, and can include campsites, dispersed camping, huts, or in-town accommodations. You should always double check if a permit is required.
Are there forests at Bad Harzburg to the Ahrendsberger cliffs?
Yes, Bad Harzburg to the Ahrendsberger cliffs is a forest trail in Harz Nature Park.
Last updated on September 22, 2026 at 11:54 pm GMT+0