Sankt Andreasberg - Bad Lauterberg - Kirchberg
29miLength
6,141ftElevation gain
15–16.5hrEstimated time
Loop
Demanding hike or MTB tour in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony.
Cities worth seeing such as Bad Lauterberg, some beautiful bodies of water and of course many great views over the Harz Mountains - this route leaves nothing to be desired. There are places to stay overnight.
Highlights of the hike:
- Detour to the Oder dam (optional)
- Bad Lauterberg
- Sankt Andreasberg
- Harz National Park
- Wiesenberger pond
- Harzer Grenzweg
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Top sights
Oberes Drecktal
Valley
Grüner Hirsch
Valley
Drecktalskopf
Peak
Großes Rabental
Valley
Sperrluttertal
Valley
Ravensberg
Volcano
Gottesackerberg
Peak
Andreasberg
Peak
Odertal
Valley
Kleines Rabental
Valley
Wiesenbeektal
Valley
Großer Bärengrund
Valley
Mittleres Drecktal
Valley
Schneiteich
Reservoir
Morgenstern
Valley
Wiesenbeker Teich
Reservoir
Wasserscheide/Hohe Tür
Hut
Glockenberg
Peak
Ostertal
Valley
Franzosental
Valley
Oder
River
Hauxtal
Valley
Glockenturm
Attraction
Tambachtal
Valley
Wolfskuppe
Peak
Kälbertal
Valley
Stlözener Stieg
Valley
Unteres Drecktal
Valley
Wäschegrund
Valley
Stephanshütte
Hut
Große Wolfsklippe
Cliff
Kneipp'sche Wassertretanlage
Attraction
Hohe Tracht
Peak
Sommer-Rodelbahn
Attraction
Krähennest
Weather shelter
Kurt Schmidt-Hütte
Picnic site
Teichtal
Valley
Doktorskopf
Peak
Beerberg
Peak
Wendeltreppental
Valley
Hasseltal
Valley
Auf dem Vogelsang
Peak
Engelskuppe
Peak
Knieberg
Peak
Köhlergrund
Valley
Hornungstal
Valley
Pillichental
Valley
Steinaer Tal
Valley
Farbenloch
Valley
Floßbergtal
Valley
Masttal
Valley
Dietrichstal
Valley
Langental
Valley
Engental
Valley
Kirchberg
Peak
Großes Langental
Valley
Sägemühlenberg
Peak
Stephansecke
Peak
Kleiner Helfreich
Peak
Kleines Bocktal
Valley
Kleiner Bockstalkopf
Peak
Großes Bocktal
Valley
Holzapfeltal
Valley
Großer Bockstalkopf
Peak
Kleines Fohlental
Valley
Großes Fohlental
Valley
Kirchberg
Peak
Großes Steintal
Valley
Kleines Steintal
Valley
Kleiner Eschenberg
Peak
Wassertretbecken
River
Großer Eschenberg
Peak
Kleines Langental
Valley
Kleiner Espentalskopf
Peak
Glasekopf
Peak
Großer Espentalskopf
Peak
Großes Schnusental
Valley
Großes Steintal
Valley
Kleines Steintal
Valley
Breitenbeektal
Valley
Wasserschloß KW Silberhütte
Hut
Wohnmobilstellplatz Vitamar Bad Lauterberg
Caravan site
Dr. Hampe-Hütte
Hut
Top sights
Oberes Drecktal
Valley
Grüner Hirsch
Valley
Drecktalskopf
Peak
Großes Rabental
Valley
Sperrluttertal
Valley
Ravensberg
Volcano
Gottesackerberg
Peak
Andreasberg
Peak
Odertal
Valley
Kleines Rabental
Valley
Wiesenbeektal
Valley
Großer Bärengrund
Valley
Mittleres Drecktal
Valley
Schneiteich
Reservoir
Morgenstern
Valley
Wiesenbeker Teich
Reservoir
Wasserscheide/Hohe Tür
Hut
Glockenberg
Peak
Ostertal
Valley
Franzosental
Valley
Oder
River
Hauxtal
Valley
Glockenturm
Attraction
Tambachtal
Valley
Wolfskuppe
Peak
Kälbertal
Valley
Stlözener Stieg
Valley
Unteres Drecktal
Valley
Wäschegrund
Valley
Stephanshütte
Hut
Große Wolfsklippe
Cliff
Kneipp'sche Wassertretanlage
Attraction
Hohe Tracht
Peak
Sommer-Rodelbahn
Attraction
Krähennest
Weather shelter
Kurt Schmidt-Hütte
Picnic site
Teichtal
Valley
Doktorskopf
Peak
Beerberg
Peak
Wendeltreppental
Valley
Hasseltal
Valley
Auf dem Vogelsang
Peak
Engelskuppe
Peak
Knieberg
Peak
Köhlergrund
Valley
Hornungstal
Valley
Pillichental
Valley
Steinaer Tal
Valley
Farbenloch
Valley
Floßbergtal
Valley
Masttal
Valley
Dietrichstal
Valley
Langental
Valley
Engental
Valley
Kirchberg
Peak
Großes Langental
Valley
Sägemühlenberg
Peak
Stephansecke
Peak
Kleiner Helfreich
Peak
Kleines Bocktal
Valley
Kleiner Bockstalkopf
Peak
Großes Bocktal
Valley
Holzapfeltal
Valley
Großer Bockstalkopf
Peak
Kleines Fohlental
Valley
Großes Fohlental
Valley
Kirchberg
Peak
Großes Steintal
Valley
Kleines Steintal
Valley
Kleiner Eschenberg
Peak
Wassertretbecken
River
Großer Eschenberg
Peak
Kleines Langental
Valley
Kleiner Espentalskopf
Peak
Glasekopf
Peak
Großer Espentalskopf
Peak
Großes Schnusental
Valley
Großes Steintal
Valley
Kleines Steintal
Valley
Breitenbeektal
Valley
Wasserschloß KW Silberhütte
Hut
Wohnmobilstellplatz Vitamar Bad Lauterberg
Caravan site
Dr. Hampe-Hütte
Hut
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Frequently asked questions
What’s helpful to know about this trail?
Check out this 29.0-mile loop trail near Braunlage, Lower Saxony. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 14 h 45 min to complete. This is a popular trail for backpacking, camping, and hiking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are April through October.
What is the expected weather this week for Sankt Andreasberg - Bad Lauterberg - Kirchberg?
Expected weather for Sankt Andreasberg - Bad Lauterberg - Kirchberg for the next 5 days is:
- Tue, September 22 - 57 degrees/clear
- Wed, September 23 - 51 degrees/showers
- Thu, September 24 - 53 degrees/foggy
- Fri, September 25 - 58 degrees/clear
- Sat, September 26 - 66 degrees/clear
Where is Sankt Andreasberg - Bad Lauterberg - Kirchberg located?
Sankt Andreasberg - Bad Lauterberg - Kirchberg is a trail located in Harz Nature Park.
How hard is Sankt Andreasberg - Bad Lauterberg - Kirchberg?
Sankt Andreasberg - Bad Lauterberg - Kirchberg is considered a hard hike that covers 29 mi, with an elevation gain of 6,141 ft. It takes about 15–16.5 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 Sankt Andreasberg - Bad Lauterberg - Kirchberg?
Sankt Andreasberg - Bad Lauterberg - Kirchberg is considered a hard hike that covers 29 mi, with an elevation gain of 6,141 ft. It takes about 15–16.5 hr to complete. Hard trails usually cover longer distances, and may have long or steep climbs or more difficult obstacles.
Is Sankt Andreasberg - Bad Lauterberg - Kirchberg a loop?
Sankt Andreasberg - Bad Lauterberg - Kirchberg is a loop trail that covers 29 mi, with an elevation gain of 6,141 ft. It takes about 15–16.5 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 Sankt Andreasberg - Bad Lauterberg - Kirchberg?
Sankt Andreasberg - Bad Lauterberg - Kirchberg is a loop trail that covers 29 mi, with an elevation gain of 6,141 ft. It takes about 15–16.5 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 Sankt Andreasberg - Bad Lauterberg - Kirchberg?
Dogs may be allowed on Sankt Andreasberg - Bad Lauterberg - Kirchberg. Be sure to check regulations before heading out.
When is the best time of year to hike Sankt Andreasberg - Bad Lauterberg - Kirchberg?
April to October is the most popular time of year to visit Sankt Andreasberg - Bad Lauterberg - Kirchberg.
How busy is Sankt Andreasberg - Bad Lauterberg - Kirchberg?
According to trailgoers, Sankt Andreasberg - Bad Lauterberg - Kirchberg is usually somewhat busy. April to October is the most popular time of year to visit Sankt Andreasberg - Bad Lauterberg - Kirchberg.
Are there rivers at Sankt Andreasberg - Bad Lauterberg - Kirchberg?
Yes, Sankt Andreasberg - Bad Lauterberg - Kirchberg is near Oder and Wassertretbecken.
Is camping allowed at Sankt Andreasberg - Bad Lauterberg - Kirchberg?
Camping is allowed on Sankt Andreasberg - Bad Lauterberg - Kirchberg 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.
Is mountain biking allowed at Sankt Andreasberg - Bad Lauterberg - Kirchberg?
Mountain biking is allowed on Sankt Andreasberg - Bad Lauterberg - Kirchberg in Harz Nature Park. Double check if the trail is mixed use or MTB-only.
Is backpacking allowed at Sankt Andreasberg - Bad Lauterberg - Kirchberg?
Backpacking is allowed on Sankt Andreasberg - Bad Lauterberg - Kirchberg. Backpacking trails are typically longer and are often point-to-point trails. 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 Sankt Andreasberg - Bad Lauterberg - Kirchberg?
Yes, Sankt Andreasberg - Bad Lauterberg - Kirchberg is a forest trail in Harz Nature Park.
Last updated on September 17, 2026 at 2:39 am GMT+0