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The best mountain hikes in Lower Saxony

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Want to explore more of the mountains in Germany? In this guide, we’ve reviewed our full collection of mountain hikes in Lower Saxony to bring you the top routes in the region. To see which Tour is right for you, browse real photos and tips uploaded by other mountain hikers, see detail-rich breakdowns at the click of a button—and find your perfect route for your next mountain hike in Lower Saxony.

Last updated: November 1, 2025

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1. Großer Treppenstein – Kästeklippe loop from Oberoker

10.6km

03:34

390m

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2. Kästeklippe – Großer Treppenstein loop from Bergstadt Altenau-Schulenberg i.O.

10.6km

03:29

390m

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3. Brocken Railway Station – Harz Narrow Gauge Railways loop from Torfhaus

15.5km

04:24

350m

Intermediate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Kleiner Brocken (1000 m) – Brocken Summit loop from Torfhaus

25.7km

08:01

960m

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5. Little Brocken (1,000 m) – Brocken summit loop from Bad Harzburg

34.2km

10:27

1,110m

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6. Eckerlochsteig Trail – Große Wurmbergschanze Stairs loop from Villenviertel

24.2km

07:31

890m

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7. Schneisee Wurmberg – Wurmberg Summit loop from Braunlage

13.3km

03:56

400m

Intermediate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Lake in the Harz Mountains – Gustav Adolf Stave Church loop from Bockswiese

8.32km

02:23

200m

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9. View of the Harz Mountains – Wolfswarte loop from Bergstadt Altenau

15.9km

04:51

480m

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10. Brocken Gipfel – Große Wurmbergschanze Stairs loop from Torfhaus

28.3km

08:33

890m

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The best mountain hikes in Lower Saxony

1. Großer Treppenstein – Kästeklippe loop from Oberoker

2. Kästeklippe – Großer Treppenstein loop from Bergstadt Altenau-Schulenberg i.O.

3. Brocken Railway Station – Harz Narrow Gauge Railways loop from Torfhaus

4. Kleiner Brocken (1000 m) – Brocken Summit loop from Torfhaus

5. Little Brocken (1,000 m) – Brocken summit loop from Bad Harzburg

6. Eckerlochsteig Trail – Große Wurmbergschanze Stairs loop from Villenviertel

7. Schneisee Wurmberg – Wurmberg Summit loop from Braunlage

8. Lake in the Harz Mountains – Gustav Adolf Stave Church loop from Bockswiese

9. View of the Harz Mountains – Wolfswarte loop from Bergstadt Altenau

10. Brocken Gipfel – Große Wurmbergschanze Stairs loop from Torfhaus

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