Ilsenburg - Mönchsbuche Circular Hike
18.3kmLength
619mElevation gain
Circular
Varied hiking trail in the Harz National Park, Saxony-Anhalt.
Start and finish: hiking car park in Ilsenburg. From here the hike leads through the Tänntal, on to the Mönchsbuche and the Chief Forester-Koch monument back to the starting point. It often goes along idyllic streams and through quiet, varied forest. On the way there are nice places to stop for refreshments with regional cuisine. Accessible by bus and train. A beautiful path leads from the Ilsenburg train station through the historic center to the starting point.
Highlights of the route:
- Tänntal
- Mönchsbuche
- Chief Forester Koch monument
- Ilstestein
- Ilsenburg Castle Park
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Top sights
Rohntal
Valley
Ilsestein
Peak
Prinzess-Ilse-Quelle
Spring
Zanthierplatz
Hut
Ilsestein
Attraction
Schloss Ilsenburg
Castle
Schloßteich
Pond
Tänntal
Valley
Henrichstal
Valley
Sandtal
Valley
Schutzhütte Mönchsbuche
Hut
Sienberg
Peak
Bielstein
Peak
Hurlheiskopf
Peak
Gesteinslehrpfad
Attraction
Altenstübchen
Attraction
Räucherhütte
Hut
Wanderlust Ilsetal
Caravan site
Jägertal
Valley
Poltertal
Valley
WildnisStieg
Attraction
Nationalparkhaus Ilsenburg
Attraction
Wassertreten
Attraction
Top sights
Rohntal
Valley
Ilsestein
Peak
Prinzess-Ilse-Quelle
Spring
Zanthierplatz
Hut
Ilsestein
Attraction
Schloss Ilsenburg
Castle
Schloßteich
Pond
Tänntal
Valley
Henrichstal
Valley
Sandtal
Valley
Schutzhütte Mönchsbuche
Hut
Sienberg
Peak
Bielstein
Peak
Hurlheiskopf
Peak
Gesteinslehrpfad
Attraction
Altenstübchen
Attraction
Räucherhütte
Hut
Wanderlust Ilsetal
Caravan site
Jägertal
Valley
Poltertal
Valley
WildnisStieg
Attraction
Nationalparkhaus Ilsenburg
Attraction
Wassertreten
Attraction
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Frequently asked questions
What’s helpful to know about this trail?
Head out on this 18.3-km circular trail near Ilsenburg, Saxony-Anhalt. Generally considered a challenging route. This is a popular trail for hiking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a lead.
What is the expected weather this week for Ilsenburg - Mönchsbuche Circular Hike?
Expected weather for Ilsenburg - Mönchsbuche Circular Hike for the next 5 days is:
- Wed 23 September - 15.3 degrees/drizzle
- Thu 24 September - 16.5 degrees/clear
- Fri 25 September - 19.1 degrees/clear
- Sat 26 September - 21.8 degrees/clear
- Sun 27 September - 25.9 degrees/clear
Where is Ilsenburg - Mönchsbuche Circular Hike located?
Ilsenburg - Mönchsbuche Circular Hike is a trail located in Harz National Park.
Are dogs allowed on Ilsenburg - Mönchsbuche Circular Hike?
Yes, dogs are allowed on Ilsenburg - Mönchsbuche Circular Hike, but must remain on a lead.
Are there forests at Ilsenburg - Mönchsbuche Circular Hike?
Yes, Ilsenburg - Mönchsbuche Circular Hike is a forest trail in Harz National Park.
Are there wildflowers at Ilsenburg - Mönchsbuche Circular Hike?
Yes, trailgoers have reported a variety of wildflower types on Ilsenburg - Mönchsbuche Circular Hike, though the specific types can vary from month to month.
Is there wildlife at Ilsenburg - Mönchsbuche Circular Hike?
Yes, many trailgoers have spotted wildlife at Ilsenburg - Mönchsbuche Circular Hike in Harz National Park. Always observe wildlife from a safe distance.
Last updated on 23 September 2026 at 04:06 GMT+0