Best wildlife trails in Bad Harzburg

Popular loop in the Harz National Park, Lower Saxony. A nice hike to the lynx enclosure on the Rabenklippe near Bad Harzburg. The lynx enclosure, in which the actually very shy forest dwellers can be observed up close, is one of the most popular attractions in the Harz National Park. The route leads over the Großer Burgberg, the summit of which can be reached by cable car, to the Rabenklippe. The lynx enclosure there is always accessible. On Wednesdays and Saturdays there is the opportunity...

Panoramic hike in the Harz National Park, Lower Saxony. The hike starts at the HarzWaldHaus (formerly "Haus der Natur"). Nearby there is a tourist information, the bus stop "Bad Harzburg Burgbergbahn" and parking lots. This variant has existed since 2005, and in 2014 the Teufelsstieg was extended from the Brocken to Elend. The route is consistently marked with a white witch on a green background. There are places to stop for refreshments at the Molkenhaus and on the Brocken. The way back can...

Popular loop in the Harz National Park, Lower Saxony. It is not without reason that this area of the Harz Mountains is particularly popular with hikers. The Harz treetop path and the Rabenklippe with its lynx enclosure are always worth a visit. The Rabenklippe is also ideal for a short break and offers great views of the Brocken. Highlights of the hike: - Rabenklippe ("Raven cliff") - Lynx enclosure - Harz treetop path - Brocken view

Varied and challenging loop in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. The tour starts at the "Romkerhalle" car park, near the bus stop and the Inn of the same name. It first leads to the wonderfully idyllic "Verlobungsinsel" island ("Engagement Island") and then past the waterfall and on to the cliffs with great views and the "Großer Treppenstein". Wonderful views of the Oker valley await. As the route is sometimes very steep and over stony terrain, surefootedness and a head for heights are an...

Popular, scenic loop in the Harz National Park, Lower Saxony. The tour starts in the south of Bad Harzburg and first leads to the Großen Burgberg with the castle ruins and a place to stop for refreshments. The Burgberg cable car can also be used up to here. On the Kaiserweg it goes through the forest, straight on at the Sachsenbrunnen. Then the path leads to the lynx enclosure on the Rabenklippe. On the way back through the Kaltes Tal it is worth stopping and enjoying the great view. At the...

Popular premium hiking trail in the Harz National Park, Lower Saxony. The Harzer Lynx Tour is a certified premium hiking trail that starts in Bad Harzburg. It is possible to avoid the initial ascent to Antoniusplatz on the Burgberg by taking the cable car up instead. In the later course there are more ascents, so good shoes and a good basic level of fitness should be brought along. On the way there are enjoyable views of the Harz foothills and the Brocken. The special highlight of this loop...

Popular loop in the Harz National Park, Lower Saxony. This route leads from Bad Harzburg to the Eckertalsperre, which is in absolute peace and can be reached via a wild and romantic hike. On the way there is pretty much everything that can be expected from a hike in the Harz Mountains: quiet forest paths, great views up to the Brocken, idyllic streams and striking cliffs. The path can be reached by bus and train. There are rest stops and a toilet near the starting point and there is also a...

Wild and romantic loop in the Harz National Park, Lower Saxony. The hiking sign of the loop is a blue wave. The path leads over the dam wall and offers beautiful views of the reservoir and the Brocken. There are several benches where you can take a break and have a picnic, and during the hike you will come across information boards that tell interesting things about the Eckertalsperre.

Demanding hike in the Harz National Park, Lower Saxony. A route with wonderful views that leads past the Eckerstausee to the legendary Brocken. The notorious Kolonnenweg is considered the toughest ascent in the Harz Mountains. However, the effort is rewarded with a fabulous view of the entire Harz National Park. It starts at the Harzburg, here you can take the Burgberg cable car or one of the paths from Bad Harzburg. There is a cozy rest stop on the Brocken and at the...