Best hard trails in Saxony-Anhalt

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...

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 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...

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...

Popular, exciting hiking trail in Thale, Saxony-Anhalt. Starting in Thale, this hike leads to Treseburg through the Bode Valley, also known as the "German Grand Canyon" for good reason. The route initially leads along the banks of the Bode, accompanied by the babbling river. Then deep gorges and dizzying heights lead over the Harz Witches' Trail. Highlights of the hike: - Devil's Bridge - Witches' Bridge - Maiden's Bridge - Sun Cliff - Bode Valley

Popular hiking trail in the Bodetal nature reserve, Saxony-Anhalt. The White Deer is a great vantage point in Treseburg, located about 150 metres above the Bode Valley. From here you have an excellent view over the valley all the way to the Brocken. The Prinzensicht lookout tower (stamp 70) is another vantage point that can be found near the Hexentanzplatz. From here, the view also extends over the Bode Valley. On the opposite side of the valley you can see a cross erected in honour of...

Panoramic hike in the Harz Nature Park, Saxony-Anhalt. This beautiful tour begins in Schierke on the Glashüttenweg and leads straight into the exciting forest. There are beautiful views of the local natural landscapes and especially from the Brocken. Highlights of the tour: - Beautiful views - Varied natural landscape - Local flora and fauna - Brocken - highest mountain in the Harz mountains

Varied hiking trail in Wernigerode, Saxony-Anhalt. The way back and forth leads from Schierke via the Eckerlochstieg to the summit of the Brocken on natural, rustic paths. A good physical condition and good hiking shoes are recommended. It goes over roots, stones and large boulders, also parallel to the railway line. The Brockenbahn can take a good part of the hike away if it gets too strenuous. A special highlight, the viewing platform at the Brockenhotel, rewards the effort and offers a...

Spectacular circular route in the Harz National Park, Saxony-Anhalt. This route starts in the interesting cave town of Rübeland. The place is conveniently located and so you can travel by car or the Rübelandbahn. Parking is nearby. The path leads past the Birkenfeld castle ruins, which probably served to protect the ironworks in Rübeland. Some distance away, the much-sung Bode flows along, which later leads to the Rappbodetalsperre. The impressive dam wall is the highest in Germany (106.0...