Best trails near Großvater
4.4(311 reviews)
Großvater: This area is best seen from the trail. Good news: 5 trails will get you there, including hiking trails. Plan your trip with hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you. Großvater: Looking for a challenge? Choose from 4 more difficult routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Großvater are perfect for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 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...
- 4.4 (81)·Moderate·7.2 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrCharming hiking tour near Blankenburg, Saxony-Anhalt. This beautiful route starts off relaxed and quiet until it turns into a rocky ridge hike. You then return through an idyllic deciduous forest. Highlights of the hike: - Heidelberg & Heidelbergwarthe - Hamburg coat of arms - Cowshed cave - Löbbecke Rock - Grandfather (317 m) - Refuge
- 4.3 (23)·Moderate·7.2 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrPopular, panoramic hiking trail near Blankenburg in the northern Harz mountains, Saxony-Anhalt. The "Hamburger Wappen" )("Hamburg coat of arms") is a rock formation of the Teufelsmauer, so named because the three pinnacles of the rock resemble the coat of arms of the Hanseatic city. This circular route leads from Blankenburg along "Grandmother" and "Grandfather" to the Hamburg coat of arms and back via the climbing forest viewpoint. The Hamburg coat of arms near Timmenrode is also a stamping...
- 4.4 (13)·Easy·4.2 km·Est. 1–1.5 hrThis route leads to many sights around Blankenburg Castle. It starts near the small castle, leads through the castle garden, then through the mountain garden and then up to Blankenburg Castle. It then continues up to Luisenburg Castle, where there is a pavilion and a good view. The trail takes a different route down, past the pond, across the road and to the Grandfather Rock.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to hike near Großvater?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Großvater is Teufelsmauer to Hamburger Wappen, which has a 4.6 star rating from 190 reviews. This trail is 7.2 km long with an elevation gain of 221 m.
What is the longest trail near Großvater?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Großvater is Neinstedt - Thale - Rosstrappe - Blankenburg. This trail is estimated to be 22.7 km long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Großvater?
Großvater: With an ascent of 726 m, Neinstedt - Thale - Rosstrappe - Blankenburg has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Teufelsmauer - Hamburger Wappen with 246 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Großvater?
The most popular and difficult trail near Großvater is Neinstedt - Thale - Rosstrappe - Blankenburg with a 4.2-star rating from 4 reviews.
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Attractions
Points of interest
- Große Sandhöhlen
- Hamburger Wappen
- Großvater
- Teufelsmauer
- Heidelberg
- Bastion Ludwigsburg
- Mühlsteinreste der Regensteinmühle
- Regensteinmühle
- Kleine Sandhöhlen
- Wohnmobilstellplatz Blankenburg
- Terrassengarten
- Gewittergrotte
- Großer Papenberg
- Wolfsschlucht
- Burg und Festung Regenstein
- Fasanengarten
- Großes Schloß
- Calviusberg
- Bärenstein
- Kloster Michaelstein