From the Steinatal to the Stoeberhai
12.4miLength
2,559ftElevation gain
6.5–7hrEstimated time
Loop
Popular loop trail in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony.
A loop that begins in the Steinatal and then leads up to the Stoeberhai. On small, rustic-looking hiking trails, it then goes over the Ravensberg back to the "Steinatal" hiking car park.
Highlights of the hike:
- idyllic Steinatal
- Stoeberhai
- great views over the Harz Mountains
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Top sights
Großes Rabental
Valley
Ravensberg
Volcano
Katzental
Valley
Kleines Rabental
Valley
Finkenschlag-Hütte
Hut
Kuckanstal
Valley
Wiesenbeektal
Valley
Tellertal
Valley
Stöberhai
Peak
Nesseltal
Valley
Ostertal
Valley
Franzosental
Valley
Glockental
Valley
Hassensteinhütte
Hut
Grillplatz Steina
Picnic site
Westertal
Valley
Ratsberg
Peak
Wilhelmshöhe
Viewpoint
Stephanshütte
Hut
Jägerfleck
Picnic site
Käthe-Schulken-Hütte
Hut
Krähennest
Weather shelter
Am Jagdkopf
Hut
Stöberhaihütte
Hut
Kleiner Sandkopf
Peak
Ravenstal
Valley
Großer Sandkopf
Peak
Bruchtal
Valley
Hasseltal
Valley
Hunting cap
Peak
Steinaer Bach
Spring
Großer Helfreich
Peak
Quitschenkopf
Peak
Großes Ilmental
Valley
Steinaer Tal
Valley
Farbenloch
Valley
Junkernkopf
Peak
Die Tränke
Spring
Cricket Head
Peak
Kleines Ilmental
Valley
Wolfskuhlental
Valley
Steintalskopf
Peak
Steintal
Valley
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
Köhlerhütte Steina
Weather shelter
Dr. Hampe-Hütte
Hut
Top sights
Großes Rabental
Valley
Ravensberg
Volcano
Katzental
Valley
Kleines Rabental
Valley
Finkenschlag-Hütte
Hut
Kuckanstal
Valley
Wiesenbeektal
Valley
Tellertal
Valley
Stöberhai
Peak
Nesseltal
Valley
Ostertal
Valley
Franzosental
Valley
Glockental
Valley
Hassensteinhütte
Hut
Grillplatz Steina
Picnic site
Westertal
Valley
Ratsberg
Peak
Wilhelmshöhe
Viewpoint
Stephanshütte
Hut
Jägerfleck
Picnic site
Käthe-Schulken-Hütte
Hut
Krähennest
Weather shelter
Am Jagdkopf
Hut
Stöberhaihütte
Hut
Kleiner Sandkopf
Peak
Ravenstal
Valley
Großer Sandkopf
Peak
Bruchtal
Valley
Hasseltal
Valley
Hunting cap
Peak
Steinaer Bach
Spring
Großer Helfreich
Peak
Quitschenkopf
Peak
Großes Ilmental
Valley
Steinaer Tal
Valley
Farbenloch
Valley
Junkernkopf
Peak
Die Tränke
Spring
Cricket Head
Peak
Kleines Ilmental
Valley
Wolfskuhlental
Valley
Steintalskopf
Peak
Steintal
Valley
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
Köhlerhütte Steina
Weather shelter
Dr. Hampe-Hütte
Hut
Popular times
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Frequently asked questions
What’s helpful to know about this trail?
Experience this 12.4-mile loop trail near Bad Sachsa, Lower Saxony. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 6 h 13 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking and trail running, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.
What is the expected weather this week for From the Steinatal to the Stoeberhai?
Expected weather for From the Steinatal to the Stoeberhai for the next 5 days is:
- Sat, September 19 - 59 degrees/showers
- Sun, September 20 - 59 degrees/clear
- Mon, September 21 - 58 degrees/clear
- Tue, September 22 - 61 degrees/clear
- Wed, September 23 - 65 degrees/clear
Where is From the Steinatal to the Stoeberhai located?
From the Steinatal to the Stoeberhai is a trail located in Harz Nature Park.
How hard is From the Steinatal to the Stoeberhai?
From the Steinatal to the Stoeberhai is considered a hard hike that covers 12.4 mi, with an elevation gain of 2,559 ft. It takes about 6.5–7 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 From the Steinatal to the Stoeberhai?
From the Steinatal to the Stoeberhai is considered a hard hike that covers 12.4 mi, with an elevation gain of 2,559 ft. It takes about 6.5–7 hr to complete. Hard trails usually cover longer distances, and may have long or steep climbs or more difficult obstacles.
Is From the Steinatal to the Stoeberhai a loop?
From the Steinatal to the Stoeberhai is a loop trail that covers 12.4 mi, with an elevation gain of 2,559 ft. It takes about 6.5–7 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 From the Steinatal to the Stoeberhai?
From the Steinatal to the Stoeberhai is a loop trail that covers 12.4 mi, with an elevation gain of 2,559 ft. It takes about 6.5–7 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 From the Steinatal to the Stoeberhai?
Yes, dogs are allowed on From the Steinatal to the Stoeberhai, but must remain on a leash.
When is the best time of year to hike From the Steinatal to the Stoeberhai?
From the Steinatal to the Stoeberhai is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime.
How busy is From the Steinatal to the Stoeberhai?
According to trailgoers, From the Steinatal to the Stoeberhai is usually somewhat busy. From the Steinatal to the Stoeberhai is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime.
Are there scenic views at From the Steinatal to the Stoeberhai?
Yes, Wilhelmshöhe is located on From the Steinatal to the Stoeberhai.
Is there running at From the Steinatal to the Stoeberhai?
Yes, trailgoers have said that From the Steinatal to the Stoeberhai is good for running. This trail covers 12.4 mi, with an elevation gain of 2,559 ft.
Are there forests at From the Steinatal to the Stoeberhai?
Yes, From the Steinatal to the Stoeberhai is a forest trail in Harz Nature Park.
Are there wildflowers at From the Steinatal to the Stoeberhai?
Yes, trailgoers have reported a variety of wildflower types on From the Steinatal to the Stoeberhai, though the specific types can vary from month to month.
Last updated on September 17, 2026 at 3:59 am GMT+0