Best walking trails in Halle
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- 4.6 (22)·Easy·5.3 km·Est. 1–1.5 hrThis hike leads around the Hufeisensee, a former mining pit in the east of Halle, which is now a popular local recreation area. The trail follows a well-maintained circular route, always within sight of the water. A particular highlight is the lake's eponymous horseshoe shape, which creates a varied backdrop with a central peninsula and wooded shoreline zones. Great crested grebes, coots and various species of gulls can be observed in the reed belts and on the water surfaces.
- 4.3 (14)·Easy·3.5 km·Est. 0.5–1 hrFamily-friendly circular route in the Lower Saale Valley Nature Park. This tour leads around the Heidesee and starts at the Halle-Nietleben train station. There are parking spaces for cars near the train station. The tour offers many beautiful lake views and swimming opportunities for the summer. Refreshments are available on the route and near the starting point. Highlights of the hike: - rope course - playground - Bathing opportunity
- 4.8 (8)·Easy·5.1 km·Est. 1–1.5 hrPopular circular hiking trail in the Lower Saale Valley Nature Park, Saxony-Anhalt. The Kleine Heidetour is one of the official circular routes in the Dölauer Heide recreation area. You walk round the Bischofsberg on beautiful forest paths. This walk is also suitable for slightly older children. Highlights of the hike: - Bischofswiese nature reserve - Burial mounds dating back several millennia - Column tower
- 5.0 (2)·Easy·5.6 km·Est. 1–1.5 hrVaried city walk in Saxony-Anhalt. A great way to explore Halle at your own preferred pace. The route starts at Gimritzer Damm and leads to Peißnitzinsel. There you will find spacious parks, children's playgrounds, a climbing forest and the open-air theatre. Cross the bridge to reach the idyllic Ziegelwiese meadow, then walk round it via the Schwanenbrücke bridge to the vineyard meadows and from there back to the starting point. Accessible by bus and train. There are refreshment stops along...
- 2.8 (3)·Easy·4.8 km·Est. 1–1.5 hrVersatile walk in Halle/Saale, Saxony-Anhalt. Anyone who likes botanical gardens will love this circular walk. The start is near the Zappendorf butcher's shop. The path first leads straight ahead past the Kunstforum des Literaturhauses, where you turn right into Herrmannstraße and walk past the church gate to the Pfälzer Brücke bridge, which crosses the Mühlgraben Halle. Then cross the Würfelwiese meadow. Keep parallel to the Saale. There is an option to cross the Ochsenbrücke bridge towards...
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest walking trail in Halle?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest walking trail in Halle is Peissnitz Runde. This trail is estimated to be 5.6 km long.
Which walking trail has the most elevation gain in Halle?
Halle: With an ascent of 108 m, Doelauer Heide: Small heath tour has the most elevation gain of all of the walking trails in the area. The next highest ascent for walking trails is Stadtwanderung Halle (Saale) with 93 m of elevation gain.
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- Wilde Saale
- Pulverweidenteich
- Römerberg
- Steinböcke
- Elisabeth-Saale
- Hufeisensee
- Eichendorff-Bank
- Torturm
- Saale
- Reilsberg
- Heidesee
- Heidestrand
- Herrenhaus Seeben
- Franzosenstein
- Bronzeplastik des Alten Rathauses
- Leipziger Turm
- Marktkirche Unser Lieben Frauen
- Franckesche Stiftungen zu Halle
- Marktschlößchen
- Stadtpalais Kühler Brunnen