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Harzer Försterstieg

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    Harzer Försterstieg
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    The Harzer Försterstieg opens up to hikers over nearly 60 kilometers the scenic beauty, the diversity of different habitats, as well as the historical special features of the West Harz.

    moderate
    Distance 58.7 km
    16:10 h
    1,191 m
    1,085 m
    620 m
    261 m

    The Harzer Försterstieg runs from the historic imperial city of Goslar via Wolfshagen, past the mining towns Lautenthal, Wildemann and Bad Grund to the highlands around Clausthal-Zellerfeld. It leads southward past Buntenbock and Lerbach to Riefensbeek-Kamschlacken near Osterode. It borders three important reservoirs of the West Harz: the Granetalsperre, the Innerste reservoir and the Sösetalsperre.

    The hiking trail is marked by numerous viewpoints and connects essential elements that characterize the West Harz: a rugged landscape diversity, different types of forests and biotopes, historic mining, water use and flood protection as well as careful and sustainable timber use combined with the conversion of unsuitable tree stands.

    The trail largely incorporates the historic "Innerste Rennstieg", which was already used in the Bronze Age for the transport of goods and communication transmission.

    Author’s recommendation

    Packages from "Hiking in the Harz" for the Harzer Försterstieg.

    Harzer Försterstieg - 3 stages - 4 overnight stays from €375 per person in a double room

     

    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

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    Landscape
    Highest point
    620 m
    Lowest point
    261 m
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    Track types

    Asphalt 3.07%Dirt road 62.12%Forested/wild trail 21.70%Path 11.75%Road 1.23%Unknown 0.10%
    Asphalt
    1.8 km
    Dirt road
    36.5 km
    Forested/wild trail
    12.8 km
    Path
    6.9 km
    Road
    728 m
    Unknown
    59 m
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    Rest stops

    Ferienwohnungen Burg im Zwinger
    Hotel "Die Tanne"
    HöhlenErlebnisZentrum Iberger Tropfsteinhöhle
    Landhaus Meyer
    Ferienhaus Matti

    Tips and suggestions

    For further information, please contact
    Harzklub e.V.
    Bahnhofstr. 5a
    38678 Clausthal-Zellerfeld
    info@harzklub.de
    www.harzklub.de
    www.försterstieg.de

    Roadbook

    The Harzer Försterstieg starts directly at the Kaiserpfalz in Goslar, runs above Astfeld to the Granetalsperre and over Wolfshagen to the Innerste reservoir, from there climbs the heights near Lautenthal and Seesen, leads above Wildemann and Bad Grund to Clausthal-Zellerfeld and Buntenbock, before descending via Lerbach along the Sösetalsperre to end in Riefensbeek-Kamschlacken.

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    Ferienwohnungen Burg im Zwinger
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    Hotel "Die Tanne"
    104 Tränkebachhütte
    103 Luchsstein
    HöhlenErlebnisZentrum Iberger Tropfsteinhöhle
    131 Kaysereiche
    141 Oberer Hahnebalzer Teich
    139 Kuckholzklippe
    Landhaus Meyer
    Ferienhaus Matti

    Public transport

    Public-transport-friendly

    Goslar train station

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    Parking

    Paid car park at the Kaiserpfalz in Goslar

    Coordinates

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    51.903422, 10.427624
    DMS
    51°54'12.3"N 10°25'39.4"E
    UTM
    32U 598215 5751259
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    Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

    Author’s map recommendations

    The Upper Harz - hiking and cycling map scale 1 : 30,000, UTM grid for GPS, contour lines in 20m intervals, Harzklub hiking trails, signposted cycling paths, MTB and cycling recommendations, stamp points Harzer Wandernadel format 110 x 200 mm, 990 x 600 mm (open) ISBN 978-3-936185-72-0 Price: €4.00 The Harz in 4 parts hiking and cycling maps Upper Harz, Central Harz, Eastern Harz, Southern Harz scale 1 : 30,000, UTM grid for GPS, contour lines in 20m intervals, subtle shading, Harzklub hiking trails, signposted cycling paths, MTB and cycling recommendations plastic cover, format 115 x 205 mm ISBN 978-3-936185-76-8 Price: €14.80

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    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    58.7 km
    Duration
    16:10 h
    Ascent
    1,191 m
    Descent
    1,085 m
    Highest point
    620 m
    Lowest point
    261 m
    Public-transport-friendly Multi-stage route Scenic Cultural/historical interest Refreshment stops available Dog-friendly

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