Best trails near Wanderlust Ilsetal
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Wanderlust Ilsetal: This area is best seen from the trail. Good news: 25 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. Wanderlust Ilsetal: Looking for a challenge? Choose from 25 more difficult routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Wanderlust Ilsetal are perfect for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts.
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- 4.5 (270)·Moderate·13.7 km·Est. 4.5–5 hrBeautiful circular route in the Harz National Park, Saxony-Anhalt. There are cliffs, waterfalls and historical monuments to be discovered on this magnificent hike. Wide views of the Harz landscape can be enjoyed again and again. In the forest restaurant Plessenburg there is the possibility to stop. Highlights: - National Park House Ilsetal - Ilsestein - Paternoster Cliff - Ilse waterfalls
- 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...
- 4.6 (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
- 4.5 (75)·Moderate·15 km·Est. 5–5.5 hrPopular, exciting hiking trail in the Harz National Park, Saxony-Anhalt. This route leads through the Ilsen Valley to the Ilse Falls. The route starts on the southern outskirts of Ilsenburg and follows the Heinrich Heine hiking trail. After a while, the Ilse is reached, whose course the route follows as it leads through unspoilt deciduous forest. On the hike, rugged, lichen-covered rocks alternate with beech and sycamore forests. There is a paid car park at the starting point. The Harz...
- 4.3 (39)·Moderate·6.8 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrVaried hiking trail in the Harz National Park, Saxony-Anhalt. This beautiful route leads through the wooded landscape to the west of Ilsenburg. There are several beautiful viewpoints and impressive rock formations there. The most famous of these is probably the huge Froschfelsen (Frog Rock). Nearby is also the stamping point No. 5 for the Harzer Wandernadel. On the southern slope of the Westerberg is the Westerbergklippe, which can be accessed via a staircase. The tour thus combines some...
- 4.5 (12)·Hard·23.3 km·Est. 8–8.5 hrBeautiful circular route in the Harz National Park, Saxony-Anhalt. This wonderful circular route begins at the parking lot at Ilsenburg Castle. The first half of the hike leads up to the Ilsestein and in the direction of the Brockenkinder. There is also a forest inn on the way. From the highest point on Renneckenberg, the hike first leads along the creek on Renneckenberg and then along the beautiful Ilse. The Ilse, with its wonderfully wild and romantic atmosphere and waterfalls, accompanies...
- 4.7 (6)·Hard·22.9 km·Est. 7–7.5 hrAnnual hiking and running event in the Harz Mountains. The Harzgebirgslauf offers various options for hiking, Nordic walking and running. This round is the half marathon and can of course also be hiked as a beautiful day hike. All routes start in Hasserode. Forest, water and villages are in balance. There are places to stop for refreshments. Highlights: - Beautiful views - Annual event
- 4.7 (13)·Hard·21.1 km·Est. 6.5–7 hrPopular hiking trail in the Harz National Park, Saxony-Anhalt. Varied circular route from Ilsenburg through the Ilsetal with a detour to the Scharfenstein. Great views of the Eckertalsperre along the route. There are places to rest at the Scharfenstein ranger station. There is also a stamp station of the Harzer hiking pin. Highlights of the route: - Stunning views - Magnificent natural landscapes - Possibility of wildlife observation
- 5.0 (8)·Hard·21.9 km·Est. 7–8 hrVaried hiking trail from Torfhaus through the Harz National Park, Saxony-Anhalt. This route leads through the beautiful Harz mountains. The starting point is at Torfhaus, from there the Brocken is crossed and then it goes to Ilsenburg. At the beginning, the route runs along the well-known Harzer Hexenstieg accompanied by a wonderful small, bubbling brook. The 1000 meter descent from the Brocken takes place over a distance of around 12 km and is very even and not steep overall. Highlights of...
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Wanderlust Ilsetal?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Wanderlust Ilsetal. On AllTrails.com/en-gb/, you'll find 21 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Wanderlust Ilsetal?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Wanderlust Ilsetal is Through the Ilsetal to the Plessenburg, which has a 4.5 star rating from 270 reviews. This trail is 13.7 km long with an elevation gain of 499 m.
What is the longest trail near Wanderlust Ilsetal?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Wanderlust Ilsetal is Bad Harzburg via Brocken. This trail is estimated to be 52.6 km long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Wanderlust Ilsetal?
Wanderlust Ilsetal: With an ascent of 2,298 m, Bad Harzburg via Brocken has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Bad Harzburg - Brocken with 1,835 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Wanderlust Ilsetal?
The most popular and difficult trail near Wanderlust Ilsetal is Brocken via Heinrich-Heine-Weg with a 4.6-star rating from 131 reviews.
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