Best backpacking trails in Saxony-Anhalt

This route is the 5th and final stage of the Harzer Hexen-Stieg, forming the grand finale of the Harz crossing; this segment starts in Altenbrak and ends in Thale. The trail leads from the idyllic resort town of Altenbrak deep into the spectacular Bode Gorge. The path runs along the wild and romantic Bode River, passing towering granite cliffs and dense deciduous forests, and leading past prominent landmarks like the Roßtrappe and the opposite Hexentanzplatz (Witches' Dance Floor) before...

This route is stage 4 (North Route) of the Harz Witches' Trail, starting in Drei Annen Hohne and ending in Altenbrak. The path leads through the diverse mixed forests of the eastern Harz, passing the impressive Blaue Sterne limestone wall toward the half-timbered town of Elbingerode. This section highlights local mining history, passing the Büchenberg show mine and traversing the scenic Bode Valley with spectacular views of the Wendefurth Reservoir before reaching Altenbrak. Overnight stays...

Stage 2 of the long-distance hiking trail "Selketal-Stieg", Saxony-Anhalt. This is the second stage of the varied and beginner-friendly Selketal-Stieg trail, which is around 70 kilometres long and leads through the beautiful Harz mountains between Stiege and Quedlinburg. The starting point of the second stage is Alexisbad and the section ends in Meisdorf. Cliff paths, trails over mountain ridges and sunken paths promise plenty of variety. In addition to marvellous nature, cultural and...

8th section of the official Saale Cycle Route from the source of the Saale to the mouth of the Elbe The long-distance cycle route is an official cycle route of the Saaleradweg e.V. and is signposted with the pictogram of a cyclist on a blue stripe and the text "Saale". The long-distance cycle route runs along the D-Route 11 cycle route, which runs from the Baltic Sea to Upper Bavaria. The route is also a section of the R1 European Cycle Route (France/Russia) and the EuroVelo2...

This route follows stage 4 of the Harzer Grenzweg, a long-distance trail from Hornburg to Tettenborn, beginning on the Brocken summit and ending in Braunlage. The path descends alongside the historic Brockenbahn railway tracks, leading hikers past the Eckersprung and Dreieckiger Pfahl wooden shelters. It follows the steep, concrete-plated patrol road historically known as the Schnapsweg, passing the Kaffeehorst rest area at the base of the Wurmberg before concluding at the B27 border...

Stage 4 of the long-distance hiking trail "Selketal-Stieg", Saxony-Anhalt. This is the fourth and final stage of the varied and beginner-friendly Selketal-Stieg trail, which runs for around 70 kilometres through the beautiful Harz mountains between Stiege and Quedlinburg. The fourth stage starts in Bad Suderode and ends in Quedlinburg. Natural monuments such as the famous Devil's Wall and the numerous cultural and historical sights of Quedlinburg (UNESCO World Heritage Site) invite you to...

Stage 1 of the long-distance hiking trail "Selketal-Stieg", Saxony-Anhalt. This is the first stage of the varied and beginner-friendly Selketal-Stieg trail, which runs for around 70 kilometres through the beautiful Harz mountains between Stiege and Quedlinburg. The first stage starts in Stiege and ends in Alexisbad. You can enjoy the Upper Selke Valley nature reserve, a mountain lake and numerous relics of mining in the Harz Mountains. There are overnight accommodation and refreshment stops....

Nature-rich stage of the Elbe Cycle Route, Saxony-Anhalt. The stage from Tangermünde to Magdeburg starts in the beautiful old town of Tangermünde and runs along the Elbe dyke on the Elbe Cycle Path southwards through beautiful nature. The route passes small villages, the beautiful Elbtalaue and two impressive hydraulic structures. In addition, this stage takes you through one of the regions in Germany with the most storks and beavers. This route runs along the left bank of the Elbe. It is...

Stage 6 of the Unstrut Cycle Route. The last section of the Unstrut Cycle Route starts in beautiful Nebra and leads through numerous nature reserves and past imposing castles and fortresses such as Altenburg Castle, Burgscheidungen Castle and Vitzenburg Castle via Freyburg to Naumburg. Here, the Unstrut flows into the Saale, marking the end of the long-distance cycle route. Highlights: - Nebra: local history museum, Hedwig-Courths-Mahler archive, castle ruins - Sandstone steep bank...

This route is the 4th of the Harz Hexen-Stieg (southern variant) from Drei Annen Hohne to Altenbrak. Unlike the northern route, this path runs south of the reservoirs and follows the river landscape of the Kalte and Warme Bode via Königshütte through deep forests and mountain meadows. Accommodation is available in guesthouses and hotels in Königshütte or Altenbrak; wild camping is strictly prohibited. Water is reliably available in the villages, but you will need to bring your own supplies...