Best walking trails in Saxony-Anhalt

Family-friendly hiking trail in the Bodetal nature reserve. This short hike offers unique views of the local natural landscape. Great views of the Harz Mountains can be enjoyed from the Roßtrappe granite rock. There are car parks and the "Roßtrappe" bus stop at the starting point. It is also possible to stop off at the terrace café. Highlights of the route: - marvellous views - Granite rocks - Viewpoint

Family-friendly circular route to the Devil's Pulpit in Halberstadt, Saxony-Anhalt. The Teufelskanzel is an imposing sandstone formation towering vertically above the valley floor in the Halberstadt Klusberge mountains. Several hiking trails lead to the viewpoint. The circular route starts at the car park at Villa Klus and leads via "In der Klus" to the "Klusfelsen" rock of the same name. It continues somewhat more mountainous via Schönsicht to Teufelskanzel. The Nordhangweg leads back to...

Family-friendly hike in the Harz Nature Park, Saxony-Anhalt. The start and finish of this hike from Hasserode to Scharfenstein is the car park at Försterplatz. The route is also suitable for slightly older children. However, special care should be taken on the Scharfenstein, as there are a few steps to climb, which can be very slippery in wet weather. Highlights of the hike: - Scharfenstein with Scharfenstein cliff - Kühnekopf - Idyllic forest paths

Scenic walk in Magdeburg, Saxony-Anhalt. This beautiful walk through the city park Rotehorn or Rothehornpark (also possible by bike). The route also takes you along the beautiful Elbe. The park is located on an Elbe island and can be reached via several paths. Whether by car, public transport, on foot or by bike. There is a river bridge that can be reached by two tram lines, a bus line and by car. Pedestrians can also use two other bridges, the Sternbrücke from the west bank and the Brücke...

Beautiful and short excursion in the Harz Mountains, Saxony-Anhalt. The short hike starts directly at the car park at the "Gartenhaus". There are toilets and a restaurant here, so you can stop for a bite to eat after visiting the castle. There is also a bus stop ("Gartenhaus") nearby for travelling to and from the castle by public transport. Falkenstein Castle is the only castle in the Harz Mountains and is particularly famous because Eike von Repgow wrote the Sachsenspiegel, the first...

This 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.

Short running course in Halle (Saale), Saxony-Anhalt. This charming running circuit is also ideal for walking and is suitable for children. Dogs can also be taken along here, as there is a great dog meadow on this route. Highlights of the route: - Along the river Saale - Brick meadow - Fountain pond - Barbecue area available - Boat hire - Dog meadow

Scenic walk in Magdeburg, Saxony-Anhalt. Start at the Listemannstraße stop in Magdeburg. The path leads along the Elbe and guarantees many beautiful views of the river landscape. Highlights of the tour: - Great views - Varied natural landscape - Local flora and fauna

This route takes in many of the sights around Blankenburg Castle. It starts near the small castle, leads through the castle garden, then through the mountain garden and then up to Blankenburg Castle. It then continues up to Luisenburg Castle, where there is a pavilion and a good view. The trail leads down another path, past the pond and then back through the garden.