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Saxony-Anhalt

Harz Mountains

The best running trails in the Harz Mountains

3,356runs

4.5

(2,876)

35,269 people ran here

Running in the Harz Mountains is one of the best ways to explore more of this region. To help you discover the most beautiful places to run, we’ve reviewed our full collection of routes in the Harz Mountains—and are proud to present the best running trails. Click on any of the routes for more details and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other runners.

View of Granetalsperre – View of the Granetalsperre loop from Wolfshagen im Harz
Expert

02:15

19.7km

Intermediate

01:08

10.9km

Expert

02:07

19.3km

Expert

01:53

16.7km

Expert

03:39

29.1km

Intermediate

00:41

5.91km

Expert

02:38

23.1km

Intermediate

00:47

6.94km

Expert

03:31

23.7km

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    1

    02:15

    19.7km

    6:49/km

    320m

    320m

    Expert

    5.0

    (21)

    358

    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
  2. 2

    01:08

    10.9km

    6:17/km

    80m

    80m

    Intermediate

    4.5

    (31)

    343

    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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  4. 3

    02:07

    19.3km

    6:33/km

    370m

    370m

    Expert

    4.6

    (14)

    234

    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
  5. 4

    01:53

    16.7km

    6:45/km

    400m

    400m

    Expert

    4.7

    (15)

    401

    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
  6. 5

    03:39

    29.1km

    7:33/km

    920m

    920m

    Expert

    4.9

    (27)

    567

    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
  7. 6

    00:41

    5.91km

    7:01/km

    90m

    90m

    Intermediate

    5.0

    (22)

    215

    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
  8. 7

    02:38

    23.1km

    6:50/km

    550m

    550m

    Expert

    4.8

    (6)

    180

    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
  9. 8

    00:47

    6.94km

    6:46/km

    80m

    80m

    Intermediate

    5.0

    (7)

    163

    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
  10. 9

    03:31

    23.7km

    8:55/km

    890m

    890m

    Expert

    4.5

    (4)

    136

    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
10

02:17

20.7km

6:39/km

390m

390m

Expert

4.2

(12)

223

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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