Best wildlife trails in Saxony-Anhalt
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Explore the most popular wildlife trails in Saxony-Anhalt with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.
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- 4.5 (149)·Moderate·6.3 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrPopular, charming hiking trail in the Bodetal nature reserve. This circular route is great for a short hike in nature. The path leads from the cable car's valley station at Hexentanzplatz to the Rosstrappe. Things are constantly going uphill. The Rosstrappe offers a great view of the Bode and the landscape. Several hairpin bends take you downhill along the Bode through the Bode Valley back to the starting point. Highlights of the route: - Beautiful, varied natural landscape - Lots of...
- 4.6 (190)·Moderate·7.2 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrPopular hiking trail in Blankenburg, Saxony-Anhalt. This route begins in the southern part of Blankenburg and initially leads uphill and over the Teufelsmauer or the Südlicher Hangweg, a rock formation made of sandstone. Many legends and myths try to explain the origin of these unique formations. This path leads through Heidelberg to the Hamburg coat of arms near the cowshed. There are parking lots at the starting point. It is also possible to arrive by bus. The route is also good to walk...
- 4.6 (131)·Hard·21.2 km·Est. 7.5–8 hrPopular 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...
- 4.4 (152)·Hard·24 km·Est. 8.5–9 hrPopular 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...
- 4.4 (135)·Hard·18 km·Est. 6–6.5 hrVaried 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...
- 4.4 (152)·Moderate·11.6 km·Est. 4–4.5 hrPopular hiking trail in the Bodetal nature reserve, Saxony-Anhalt. The hike takes approx. 4 hours. It is possible to stop off at inns at La Viershöhe and in Thale. Highlights: - View from the Bülowhöhe - View from La Viershöhe - Jungfernbrücke bridge - Ascent La Viershöhe
- 4.4 (101)·Moderate·11.3 km·Est. 4.5–5 hrVaried circular route in the Harz National Park, Saxony-Anhalt. This is a wonderful circular route around the legendary Harzer Hexentanzplatz. It goes through the picturesque Bodetal and past some wonderful vantage points. Especially in the second half of the hike, a few meters of altitude have to be overcome - basic fitness is an advantage here. According to legends, the Hexentanzplatz is an old Saxon cult site where festivals for forest and mountain goddesses were held on Walpurgis Night....
- 4.6 (78)·Hard·14.6 km·Est. 5–5.5 hrVaried 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...
- 4.6 (92)·Moderate·14.6 km·Est. 4.5–5 hrPopular circular hiking trail in the Harz National Park, Saxony-Anhalt The varied route starts at the Ilsetal hiking car park. The Ilse is crossed a little further north and on winding forest paths it goes through beautiful nature past granite rock formations, cliffs and vantage points. There are places to stop for refreshments along the way. Highlights: - Ilsefälle waterfall - Paternosterklippe cliff near Ilsenburg with viewpoint - Ilsestein
- 4.3 (92)·Moderate·9 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrVaried 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...
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Frequently asked questions
What national parks in Saxony-Anhalt have wildlife trails?
Hikers on AllTrails.com recommend several popular national parks in Saxony-Anhalt. Harz National Park is home to 71 wildlife trails with an average 4.2 star rating from 2,617 community reviews.
What is the longest wildlife trail in Saxony-Anhalt?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest wildlife trail in Saxony-Anhalt is Paddeltour: Elbe - Havel - Runde. This trail is estimated to be 550.2 km long.
Which wildlife trail has the most elevation gain in Saxony-Anhalt?
Saxony-Anhalt: With an ascent of 8,460 m, Paddeltour: Elbe - Havel - Runde has the most elevation gain of all of the wildlife trails in the area. The next highest ascent for wildlife trails is Aller Cycle Route with 3,709 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult wildlife trail in Saxony-Anhalt?
The most popular and difficult wildlife trail in Saxony-Anhalt is Brocken via Heinrich-Heine-Weg with a 4.6-star rating from 131 reviews.
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- Ilsen Valley and Illsen Falls Circular Route
- Bodetal Circular Route to Weißer Hirsch and Prinzensicht
- Himmelreichweg Geopath via Rudelsburg Castle Saaleck
- Harz Witches' Trail Stage 5: Altenbrak - Thale
- Hexentanzplatz
- Ilsestein and Forest House Plessenburg
- Froschfelsen, Westerberg, Meineberg
- Blick über Thale - Rosstrappe
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Points of interest
- Schallhöhle
- Rohntal
- Ilsestein
- Bülowhöhe
- La Viershöhe
- Aussichtsplattform über der Brockenherberge
- Brockenuhr
- Rappbode
- Großes Mühlental
- Große Sandhöhlen
- Heinrich Heine Gedenkstein
- Rosstrappe
- Prinzess-Ilse-Quelle
- Zanthierplatz
- Ilsestein
- Ilsenburg-Blick
- Aussichtspunkt Paternosterklippe
- Hamburger Wappen
- Schloss Ilsenburg
- Großvater