Best forest trails in Saxony-Anhalt

Beautiful circular route in the Harz National Park, Saxony-Anhalt. There are cliffs, waterfalls and historical monuments to be discovered on this magnificent hike. Wide views of the Harz landscape can be enjoyed again and again. In the forest restaurant Plessenburg there is the possibility to stop. Highlights: - National Park House Ilsetal - Ilsestein - Paternoster Cliff - Ilse waterfalls

Popular, charming hiking trail in the Bodetal nature reserve. This circular route is great for a short hike in nature. The path leads from the cable car's valley station at Hexentanzplatz to the Rosstrappe. Things are constantly going uphill. The Rosstrappe offers a great view of the Bode and the landscape. Several hairpin bends take you downhill along the Bode through the Bode Valley back to the starting point. Highlights of the route: - Beautiful, varied natural landscape - Lots of...

Popular hiking trail in Blankenburg, Saxony-Anhalt. This route begins in the southern part of Blankenburg and initially leads uphill and over the Teufelsmauer or the Südlicher Hangweg, a rock formation made of sandstone. Many legends and myths try to explain the origin of these unique formations. This path leads through Heidelberg to the Hamburg coat of arms near the cowshed. There are parking lots at the starting point. It is also possible to arrive by bus. The route is also good to walk...

Popular hiking trail in the Harz National Park, Saxony-Anhalt This route follows the Heinrich Heine Trail and leads up to the famous Brocken. Winding forest paths lead from the northern edge of the Harz Mountains through unspoilt beech forests and past rugged rock formations to the highest peak in the national park. A cosy restaurant and an information centre (for a fee) await you here before you return to the starting point. The first section of the route runs along the idyllically flowing...

Popular hiking trail with great views in the Harz National Park, Saxony-Anhalt. The hike begins in Ilsenburg and follows the Heinrich-Heine-Weg to the highest mountain in the Harz Mountains, the legendary Brocken. The poet Heinrich Heine followed this path on his journey through the Harz Mountains in 1824. Through unspoilt beech forests and past fascinating rock formations, the path leads on winding forest paths through the Ilse valley, past the Ilsestein and the Ilse falls up to the...

Varied hiking trail in the Bodetal nature reserve, Saxony-Anhalt. The route begins at the Hexentanzplatz in Thale. A very beautiful valley hike starts along the Bode on rocky ground. The descent to the valley station is very rocky and relatively steep. The side road into the valley or the cable car (downhill) can be us. The Bodetal can also be used for the way back from Treseburg - it's much nicer than the "forest path hike" from Treseburg to Hexentanzplatz (but fewer views). Alternate if...

Popular hiking trail in the Bodetal nature reserve, Saxony-Anhalt. The hike takes approx. 4 hours. It is possible to stop off at inns at La Viershöhe and in Thale. Highlights: - View from the Bülowhöhe - View from La Viershöhe - Jungfernbrücke bridge - Ascent La Viershöhe

Varied circular route in the Harz National Park, Saxony-Anhalt. This is a wonderful circular route around the legendary Harzer Hexentanzplatz. It goes through the picturesque Bodetal and past some wonderful vantage points. Especially in the second half of the hike, a few meters of altitude have to be overcome - basic fitness is an advantage here. According to legends, the Hexentanzplatz is an old Saxon cult site where festivals for forest and mountain goddesses were held on Walpurgis Night....

Popular hiking trail in Wernigerode, Saxony-Anhalt. The start is at the Schierke train station. From there, it goes close to the center of Schierke on the Brockenstraße in the direction of the Brocken. Arriving at the summit, you can enjoy the magnificent view, visit the summit stone or follow the circular route. The Bahnparallelweg takes you back to the train station. A good part of the route is fun over Hill and Dale. Sturdy shoes are recommended. Highlights of the route: - Beautiful...

Varied circular hiking trail in the Harz Nature Park, Saxony-Anhalt. The Bodetal between Thale and Treseburg is one of the most important breakthrough valleys in Central Germany. Bird species such as the kingfisher and dipper breed in the river valley, which is a nature reserve. In addition, rare plants and animals find a habitat in the Bodetal - be sure to keep your eyes open when hiking. When leaving the Bodetal, you hike uphill for a good kilometer in steep serpentines. From the...