Best historic site trails in Braunlage

Popular loop in the Harz National Park, Saxony-Anhalt This loop leads from Schierke to the legendary Brocken. At 1,142 m, the Brocken is not only the highest mountain in northern Germany, but also offers incomparable views from the summit. Sturdy shoes and a certain level of fitness are required for this route, as it is partly steep and over roots and stones. There are rest stops in Schierke and on the Brocken. The starting point can be reached by bus and train (stop: Schierke Parkhaus...

Popular hiking trail with great views in the Harz National Park, Saxony-Anhalt. This route leads from Schierke via the Eckerlochstieg to the Brocken and back. It is one of the most popular hikes in the Harz Mountains and is the shortest route on the Brocken. The 500 meters in altitude that have to be overcome rise continuously over the course of the route and also lead over stony and partly root-rich terrain. Sturdy shoes should therefore be brought to the hike. However, the efforts are...

Scenic circular route in the Harz National Park, Lower Saxony Along lively streams, enchanted forests and wonderful views, this popular circular route leads from the car park at the valley station of the Wurmberg gondola lift along the Warmen Bode and to the summit of the Wurmberg. There is a lot to discover here: a lookout tower and places to stop for refreshments and, interesting for families, a children's playground and a petting zoo with goats await on the second highest mountain in the...

Popular circular hike in the Harz National Park, Lower Saxony. From Oderbrück it goes through the beautiful forest area Oderholz to the south bank of the Oderteich. The dam there was built in the early 18th century and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The conspicuous granite steles on the east bank serve to prevent ice floes from overflowing into the relief system. Depending on the time of year and the water level, the views around the lake are very different. Highlights of the hike: -...

Popular circular hike in the Harz National Park, Lower Saxony. This beautiful round starts at the parking lot at the market square in Braunlage. From there, the path leads via Königskrug to the Achtermannshöhe, from the summit of which there are great views of the Harz Mountains. Then it goes parallel to the Große Bode or Warmen Bode back to the starting point. Since many of the paths are very natural, sturdy shoes are recommended. There are places to stop for refreshments in Königskrug and...

Popular circular hike in the Harz National Park, Lower Saxony. This beautiful route offers pretty much everything you would expect from a hike in the Upper Harz: Striking rock formations, dense forests, magnificent panoramic views, idyllic villages and much more. The Hahnenklee cliffs are surrounded by coniferous forests and offer marvellous views of the Harz landscape. The natural myth trail near the Silberteich pond is also worth exploring. There are refreshment stops in the Rinderstall...

Demanding mountain bike tour in the Harz National Park, Saxony-Anhalt This mountain bike route leads from Schierke through the heart of the Harz National Park. The famous Brocken can be reached via the Brocken Road, from the summit of which there are magnificent views of the low mountain range landscape. A downhill section follows over a slab path to the Scharfensteinklippe before you reach the Eckertalsperre. Some great trails await here. After another challenging ascent to the Dreieckiger...

Short circular trail in the Oberharz, Saxony-Anhalt. A short hiking route from Elend via the Barenberg towards Schnarcherklippe and via Elendsburg Castle back to the car park. The tour offers many beautiful views of the local natural landscapes and, above all, a varied route. There are car parks and a railway station in Elend, as well as overnight accommodation. Highlights of the hike: - Barenberg - Schnarcherklippe

Panoramic circular route in Wernigerode, Saxony-Anhalt. It starts at the Schierke Arena stop and takes you first to the Mauseklippe, a granite rock formation in the Harz Mountains. We then continue to the impressive, two-towered rock formation Schnarcherklippe. The tour offers many beautiful views of the local natural landscapes and, most importantly, a varied route. Highlights of the hike: - Beautiful views - Varied natural landscape - Local flora and fauna - Mauseklippe -...

Popular mountain bike and hiking route in the Harz National Park, Lower Saxony. Mostly on gravel roads, this popular, official route leads past the two highest peaks in the western Harz Mountains. Both the Wurmberg and the Achtermannshöhe can be climbed as part of small detours (Achtermannshöhe only on foot). Technically, the route is not particularly demanding. Highlights of the tour: - Silberteich - beautiful views - Detour to Wurmberg (optional) - optional detour to the Achtermannshöhe...