Best forest trails in Wernigerode

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 hiking trail in Wernigerode, Saxony-Anhalt. The hike begins and ends at the Steinerne Renne railway station and goes through beautiful natural landscapes and beautiful local flora and fauna and to the Königshütte dam with moderate inclines in places. The route goes through the wooded hills of the Harz Mountains, along streams and small waterfalls. Refreshment stops are also available along the route. The first and last kilometres are gravel paths, the kilometres in between are...

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...

Panoramic hiking trail in Wernigerode, Saxony-Anhalt. This tour starts at the Thumkuhlental hiking car park and takes you along breathtaking Ottofels rock formations. Charming circular trail with beautiful views. The Ottofels is approx. 36 metres high and is a granite rock formation designated as a natural monument. Highlights of the tour: - Views of the local landscape - Local flora and fauna - Rock formation

This hike leads to the summit of the Brocken, at 1,141 metres the highest mountain in the Harz Mountains and northern Germany. The trail leads through the Harz National Park, where nature is often left to its own devices and forms an impressive wilderness of gnarled spruce trees and raised bogs. The treeless summit plateau has a harsh climate and is home to rare plants such as the Brocken anemone and the Brocken hawkweed. Historically, the mountain is known as "Blocksberg" due to legends...

Wonderful hiking route in Wernigerode, Saxony-Anhalt. Very beautiful and secluded route to hike there and back. You can take the Harz railway back. The starting point at the "Steinerne Renne" railway station is quite hidden. Highlights of the route: - Beautiful viewpoints - Varied natural landscapes - Highest mountain in the Harz low mountain range - the Brocken

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...

Panoramic hike in the Harz National Park, Saxony-Anhalt. Start is at the parking lot in Schierke. The route leads through the beautiful and varied Harz to the Brocken, the highest mountain in the Harz mountains. On the way there are great views and idyllic nature. Highlights of the tour: - Beautiful views - Local flora and fauna - Brocken