Best cave trails in Harz Nature Park

Popular circular hike in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. A great hike to the largest visitor cave in the west of the Harz Mountains. The unicorn cave got its name from bone and tooth finds that were attributed to unicorns in the 16th century. However, later excavations unearthed numerous bear and other large mammal bones and no more unicorn bones. However, the cave still bears its name today and the unicorn drawing by Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz is its symbol. The hike leads around the...

This adventurous circular route leads through the northern Harz foothills near Blankenburg to two of the region's most extraordinary geotopes. The trail opens up the extensive heath sandstone area and runs along an exciting mix of sandy forest paths, narrow rock paths and historic sunken paths. A central highlight is the imposing Regenstein castle ruins, a fortress carved into the massive rock, as well as the Great Sand Caves in Heers – an almost surreal place with white, fine-grained sand...

Varied circular hike in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. Short hike from Walkenried in the direction of Sachsenstein and to the Helbing hut with a Harz hiking pin stamp. There are a few short but steep climbs. Highlights of the hike: - Sachsenstein Castle - Spatenborn meadow - Andreasteich pond - Höllteich pond - Beautiful forest paths

Popular circular hiking trail in the Harz Nature Park, Saxony-Anhalt. Despite the relatively short distance, you can look forward to some very varied attractions and three Harz Hiking Needle stamps on this circular hike. Shortly after the start, you reach the historic Regensteinmühle, a water-powered grinding and oil mill from the 12th century. The next stop is the Great Sand Caves. The Great Sand Caves were probably already used as a meeting place by the Germanic tribes in prehistoric...

Scenic mountain bike tour in the Harz Mountains, Lower Saxony You can hardly get more variety than on this mountain bike tour through the marvellous low mountain range landscapes. You start in the imperial palace of Goslar, ride through the dense forests of the northern Harz, pass a picturesque dam and a cave and have the opportunity to take a break in beautiful villages such as Hahnenklee (refreshment stops available). The ascent to the Schalke in particular is quite steep in places, which...

A highlight-packed circular hike around Walkenried in the Harz Mountains, Lower Saxony. Many idyllic ponds, a striking rock massif, a castle ruin and great views in beautiful natural surroundings - the circular trail from Walkenried in the Harz foothills has it all. The route winds up and down from Walkenried via Bad Sachsa to Neuhof and back through forest and open terrain. Highlights: - Prior Teich outdoor forest pool - Sachsenstein castle ruins - Sachsenstein cliff - Lower crane pond -...

Popular mountain bike tour in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. This beautiful half-day MTB tour is characterised by several ascents and descents as well as idyllic waters. The highest point of the route is the summit of the Schalke, from whose viewing tower you can enjoy magnificent views of the Harz mountain landscape. Another highlight is the mighty Okertalsperre reservoir - one of the few reservoirs in the Harz where swimming is permitted. Highlights of the tour: - UNESCO World...

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Popular circular hike in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. You can hardly get more variety than on this Harz hike; it takes you past historic buildings such as the ruins of Sachsenstein Castle, through unspoilt natural landscapes around the Itelteich pond and through the beautiful little town of Walkenried. Highlights of the hike: - Itelteich nature reserve - Sachsenstein Castle - Walkenried Monastery - St Andrew's Pond

Popular circular hike in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. The unique gypsum landscapes of Hainholz invite you to hike and discover. This route through the nature reserve leads to the Martha Cave and the Jetten Cave, whose system of passages has a total length of almost 750 metres. Highlights of the hike: - Jetten Cave - Martha Cave