Best trails near Kolonnenweg der DDR

Panoramic circular hike in the Harz Nature Park. There are several car parks in Hohegeiß on the Bärenbachweg for the starting point. The route then follows the Bärenbach stream towards Hohegeißberg before heading north past the Wolfsbach stream. The marvellous view of the Harz Mountains is particularly beautiful on this excursion. Hiking highlights: - Hohegeiß forest swimming pool - Bärenbach valley - Hohegeißberg (558 m) - Brockenblick viewpoint - Mittelberg

This route follows stage 5 of the Harzer Grenzweg, a long-distance trail from Hornburg to Tettenborn, beginning in Braunlage and ending near Hohegeiß. The path winds along the Bremke and Warme Bode rivers, heading through dense woodlands and along tranquil riverbanks. Hikers pass the open-air Grenzmuseum Sorge, featuring preserved inner-German border fortifications like a watchtower, border fence, historical information panels, and the Ring der Erinnerung monument. Overnight stays are...