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Harz Mountains

Harz Mountains

Easy hikes and walks in the Harz Mountains

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Exploring Harz Mountains on foot is a delightful way to connect with nature. To help you make the most of your adventures, we’ve compiled the top easy hikes and walks in the Harz Mountains. Perfect for short hikes, kid-friendly excursions, and family-friendly outings, these routes offer something for everyone.

Last updated: December 1, 2025

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1. Circular hiking trail Oderteich

4.40km

01:08

20m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Nature myth trail near Braunlage - Harz National Park

6.32km

01:46

120m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Around the Großes Torfhausmoor

6.07km

01:38

80m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Wooden boardwalk at the Oderteich – Oderteich | Talsperre loop from Torfhaus

6.86km

01:50

80m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Heimberg Viewpoint – Spur der Steine Trail loop from Lautenthal

6.56km

01:49

120m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. View of the Granestausee – Steinbergalm loop from Goslar

4.28km

01:16

120m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Brocken - circular hiking trail

2.07km

00:34

40m

10m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Itelteich West Shore – Walkenried Abbey Ruins loop from Obersachswerfen

6.55km

01:46

80m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. View of Hasselvorsperre – Hasselvorsperre Dam (HWN 53) loop from Stadt Hasselfelde

7.31km

01:56

70m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Bench With View of Itelteich – Itelteich West Shore loop from Branderode

5.33km

01:28

90m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy hikes and walks in the Harz Mountains

1. Circular hiking trail Oderteich

2. Nature myth trail near Braunlage - Harz National Park

3. Around the Großes Torfhausmoor

4. Wooden boardwalk at the Oderteich – Oderteich | Talsperre loop from Torfhaus

5. Heimberg Viewpoint – Spur der Steine Trail loop from Lautenthal

6. View of the Granestausee – Steinbergalm loop from Goslar

7. Brocken - circular hiking trail

8. Itelteich West Shore – Walkenried Abbey Ruins loop from Obersachswerfen

9. View of Hasselvorsperre – Hasselvorsperre Dam (HWN 53) loop from Stadt Hasselfelde

10. Bench With View of Itelteich – Itelteich West Shore loop from Branderode

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