Altenau
#2376 among destinations in Germany
Facts and practical information
Altenau is a town and a former municipality in the district of Goslar, in Lower Saxony, Germany. Since 1 January 2015 it is part of the town Clausthal-Zellerfeld. ()
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Nearby attractions include: Romkerhall, Oderteich, Bärenbrucher Teich, Upper Harz Mining Museum.
Nature, Natural attraction, WaterfallRomkerhall, Goslar
104 min walk • Nestled in the picturesque Harz Mountains of Germany, Romkerhall claims a unique distinction as the self-proclaimed "smallest kingdom" in the world. This intriguing site, located near the city of Goslar, is not only a point of curiosity for its regal claim but also...
Nature, Natural attraction, LakeOderteich, Harz National Park
115 min walk • The Oderteich is an historic reservoir about seven kilometres northeast of Sankt Andreasberg in the Upper Harz in central Germany. It was built by miners from St.
Nature, Natural attraction, LakeBärenbrucher Teich
114 min walk • Nestled in the serene landscapes of Germany, Bärenbrucher Teich is a picturesque lake that offers a tranquil getaway from the hustle and bustle of city life. This charming body of water is a hidden gem, attracting nature lovers and those seeking a peaceful retreat...
Museum, Specialty museumUpper Harz Mining Museum, Clausthal-Zellerfeld
119 min walk • The Upper Harz Mining Museum is a museum of technological and cultural history in Clausthal-Zellerfeld in the Harz mountains of central Germany.
Nature, Natural attraction, RockFeigenbaumklippe
115 min walk • The Feigenbaumklippe is a rock formation in the Oker valley in the Harz mountains of central Germany. They lie on the hiking trail from the Kästeklippen crags to Romkerhall Waterfall.
Nature, Natural attraction, LakeJägersbleeker Teich
63 min walk • The Jägersbleeker Teich in the Harz Mountains of central Germany is a storage pond near the town of Clausthal-Zellerfeld in the county of Goslar in Lower Saxony. It is one of the Upper Harz Ponds that were created for the mining industry.
Nature, Natural attraction, MountainSonnenberg, Harz National Park
111 min walk • The Sonnenberg is a ski resort in the Upper Harz surrounded by the Harz National Park. The settlement of the same name located there is part of the borough of Sankt Andreasberg.
Amusement, Amusement park, GardenKräuterpark
10 min walk • Kräuterpark Altenau is a botanical garden specializing in medicinal plants, culinary herbs and spices in the mountain town of Altenau in the Upper Harz Mountains in Lower Saxony.
Nature, Natural attraction, LakePolster Valley Wheel House
38 min walk • The Polster Valley Wheel House lies in the Polster valley about three kilometres from Altenau in the Upper Harz region of Germany and is surrounded by a campsite.
Nature, Natural attraction, MountainBruchberg, Harz National Park
69 min walk • At 927 m above sea level, the Bruchberg in the Upper Harz is the second highest mountain in Lower Saxony and the third highest in the Harz mountains in North Germany. It lies between Altenau and Torfhaus in the middle of the Harz National Park. The Bruchberg is more like a plateau and has no real summit.
Nature, Natural attraction, MountainSchalke
96 min walk • The Schalke is a mountain, 762 m above sea level, in the Upper Harz in the German state of Lower Saxony. It lies in Goslar district north of Clausthal-Zellerfeld and west of Schulenberg.
Lower Saxony