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Naturpark Harz

A Nature Park is a protected landscape that has been preserved in its present state by means of long-term planning and agriculture and is promoted in terms of tourism.

Area: 702.23 km²
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Nature Trail · Clausthal-Zellerfeld
World Heritage Discovery Route: On the Trail in the Große Clausthal
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 3.4 km
Duration 0:55 h
Ascent 57 m
Descent 62 m

An exciting discovery route into the Große Clausthal. Fantastic views of the wonderful landscape, mysterious ruins, and magnificent buildings from ...

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from Manuela Armenat,   UNESCO-Welterbe im Harz
Hiking Trail · Harz
From Steinkirche and Einhornhöhle to Scharzfels castle ruins
Premium content Difficulty easy
Distance 9.1 km
Duration 3:15 h
Ascent 353 m
Descent 353 m

Beautiful hike through the wooded southern edge of the Upper Harz with highlights such as the Steinkirche, the Einhornhöhle, and the Scharzfels ...

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from Wiebke Hillen,   Outdooractive Premium
Nature Trail · Harz
World Heritage Discovery Trail: Pumping and Storing
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 3.3 km
Duration 0:50 h
Ascent 67 m
Descent 67 m

This UNESCO World Heritage discovery trail is about water and energy through hydropower. Discover important technical installations around the ...

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from Manuela Armenat,   UNESCO-Welterbe im Harz
Hiking Trail · Harz
Steinway-Trail
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 17.1 km
Duration 4:45 h
Ascent 402 m
Descent 459 m

Heinrich Engelhard Steinweg was born in 1797 in Wolfshagen in the Harz. As a master carpenter, he came to Seesen in 1825 to work there.

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from Harzer Tourismusverband,   Harz: Magische Gebirgswelt
Long-Distance Hiking · Binnenland Schleswig-Holstein
European long-distance path E6 – German section from Flensburg to the Bavarian Forest
Premium content Difficulty difficult
Distance 1,455.2 km
Duration 369:45 h
Ascent 16,973 m
Descent 15,746 m

The European long-distance path E6 is an ambitious project that is intended to run continuously from northern Finland to Turkey. On the German ...

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from Matthias Stiel,   Outdooractive Premium
Hiking Trail · Harz
Harzer BaudenSteig 2: From Lerbach to Sieber
recommended route Difficulty moderate Stage 2
Distance 19.5 km
Duration 6:00 h
Ascent 689 m
Descent 686 m

From Lerbach past the Söse reservoir, up over the Acker into the Harz National Park. The Hanskühnenburg invites you to rest before the descent to ...

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from Harzer Tourismusverband,   Harz: Magische Gebirgswelt
Hiking Trail · Harz
Harzer BaudenSteig 1: From Bad Grund to Lerbach
recommended route Difficulty moderate Stage 1
Distance 21.6 km
Duration 6:35 h
Ascent 512 m
Descent 501 m

From Bad Grund past the Albertturm and the Kuckholzklippe with a wonderful view to Lerbach.

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from Harzer Tourismusverband,   Harz: Magische Gebirgswelt
Hiking Trail · Harz
Harzer BaudenSteig 3: From Sieber to Bad Lauterberg
recommended route Difficulty moderate Stage 3
Distance 14.7 km
Duration 5:00 h
Ascent 620 m
Descent 655 m

Three mountain huts, two observation towers and all in one day. You should also enjoy the varied landscape.

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from Harzer Tourismusverband,   Harz: Magische Gebirgswelt
Hiking Trail · Harz
Ways to the Brocken - Teufelsstieg
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 23.8 km
Duration 7:00 h
Ascent 760 m
Descent 963 m

Just under a 25-kilometer hike from Elend via the Brocken to Bad Harzburg.

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from Harzer Tourismusverband,   Harz: Magische Gebirgswelt
Hiking Trail · Naturpark Harz
Bad Sachsa to the Cistercian Museum Monastery Walkenried
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 5.7 km
Duration 1:30 h
Ascent 37 m
Descent 63 m

Friedwald – Angel Ponds Blumenberg – Sachsenburg Ruins – Priorteich – Geiersberg – Cistercian Museum Monastery Walkenried

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from Harzer Tourismusverband,   Harz: Magische Gebirgswelt
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129 Welt Wald by Gerd
October 18, 2025 · Community
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Oderbrück - Brocken by MT
September 20, 2025 · Community
Sehr schöne Tour, tolle Mischung aus Landschaftserlebnis und Trailspaß. Genau das was ich gesucht hab. Zeitangabe von 3h (reine Fahrzeit) passt für normale Fahrweise. Fahrtechnik sollte wie beschrieben vorhanden sein. Die Querung nach Süden hinter der Wurmbergabfahrt wird nicht oft begangen/gepflegt. Ist zwar durchgehend fahrbar, aber öfters starke Vegetation und Totholz auf dem Weg, eventuell schon einen der größeren Wege vorher nach Süden abbiegen (s. Karte). Achtermann unbedingt (zu Fuß) Mitnehmen, schöner Aussichtspunkt. Tourabschluss an der Kaffeeklappe in Oderbrück ist auch super. Vielen Dank für's teilen der Tour!
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Wurmberg summit route by Hartmut
September 19, 2025 · Community
Schöne Route,der Aufstieg lohnt sich. Tolle Aussicht.
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Route done on September 04, 2025
Photo: Hartmut Schulz, Community
Photo: Hartmut Schulz, Community
Photo: Hartmut Schulz, Community
Photo: Hartmut Schulz, Community
Photo: Hartmut Schulz, Community
Photo: Hartmut Schulz, Community
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