Best camping trails in Harztor

Panoramic hike in the Südharz Nature Park, Thuringia. The Poppenberg is a 600 metre high mountain in the Harz Mountains. At the summit is the 33 metre high "Poppenbergturm" observation tower, which offers great views over the wooded mountain ranges of the southern Harz. There is a large car park right at the starting point of the hike. Highlights of the hike: - Poppenberg with Poppenberg tower - Idyllic forest paths - Wälzebach viewpoint

Popular, picturesque hiking route in the southern Harz Mountains, Thuringia. This route leads to the Neustadt dam and over the Schloßberg up to Hohnstein Castle. The Neustadt dam is the oldest dam in Thuringia. The Krebsbach is dammed here and its water is used to supply drinking water. The trail leads along the eastern bank of the reservoir. Then follow the signposts to Hohnstein Castle. This was built in 1120 by Konrad von Sangerhausen and became the ancestral seat of the Counts of...

Osterode near Neustadt/Harz, Bornrasen -> Grossmutteracker -> Helmstieg -> Knippelweg, direction Tischen and Hufhaus -> shortly before Tischen turn sharp right towards Neustadt -> Thiergarten -> at the campsite turn right towards Ilfeld -> shortly afterwards turn left towards Osterode -> Bornrasen

The scenic trail provides an opportunity to experience the natural beauty and rich railway history of the South Harz region. Starting from the edge of Nordhausen, the route follows along the historic railway line through peaceful city parks before heading into a rolling karst landscape. Exploring the open fields brings views of quiet meadows and small communities like Rüdigsdorf and Harzungen. A pleasant rest spot with a beautifully crafted wooden steam engine structure offers a nice place to...