Best backpacking trails in Wernigerode

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...

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...

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...

Varied tour in the Harz National Park, Lower Saxony. The tour starts at the Steinerne Renne train station and leads up and down through the rocky landscape of the Harz Mountains. There are numerous accommodation options along the way, so it makes sense to divide the hike into several sections. In Schierke there is also a rest stop. Highlights: - Rennercliffs - Ottofels - Schnarcher Cliff - HohneHof nature experience center

Varied hiking tour in the Harz National Park, Saxony-Anhalt. It starts in Elbingerode. The hike leads through the dreamlike natural Harz landscape and offers a variety of natural and cultural sights. There are places to stop for refreshments along the route. Northeast of Elendstal there is a campsite and there are overnight accommodations in the villages. Highlights of the tour: - Castle Park Elbingerode - Ruins of Königsburg - Birkenfeld Rübeland Castle - Barenberg viewing platform -...

This route connects the region of Wernigerode with the Ilse Valley (Ilsetal), following the course of the Ilse river towards the Upper and Lower Ilse Falls. The landscape is defined by the river’s descent over granite rock formations, creating a series of cascades rather than a single vertical drop. The trail surface varies significantly, transitioning from compacted gravel forest roads on the approach to narrower, root-filled, and stony paths directly alongside the water. Surrounding the...