Best historic site trails in Braunlage

Popular loop in the Harz National Park, Saxony-Anhalt This loop leads from Schierke to the legendary Brocken. At 1,142 m, the Brocken is not only the highest mountain in northern Germany, but also offers incomparable views from the summit. Sturdy shoes and a certain level of fitness are required for this route, as it is partly steep and over roots and stones. There are rest stops in Schierke and on the Brocken. The starting point can be reached by bus and train (stop: Schierke Parkhaus...

Popular hiking trail with great views in the Harz National Park, Saxony-Anhalt. This route leads from Schierke via the Eckerlochstieg to the Brocken and back. It is one of the most popular hikes in the Harz Mountains and is the shortest route on the Brocken. The 500 meters in altitude that have to be overcome rise continuously over the course of the route and also lead over stony and partly root-rich terrain. Sturdy shoes should therefore be brought to the hike. However, the efforts are...

Scenic loop in the Harz National Park, Lower Saxony Along lively streams, enchanted forests and wonderful views, this popular loop leads from the car park at the valley station of the Wurmberg gondola lift along the Warmen Bode and to the summit of the Wurmberg. There is a lot to discover here: a lookout tower and places to stop for refreshments and, interesting for families, a children's playground and a petting zoo with goats await on the second highest mountain in the Harz Mountains. A...

Popular loop in the Harz National Park, Lower Saxony. From Oderbrück it goes through the beautiful forest area Oderholz to the south bank of the Oderteich. The dam there was built in the early 18th century and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The conspicuous granite steles on the east bank serve to prevent ice floes from overflowing into the relief system. Depending on the time of year and the water level, the views around the lake are very different. Highlights of the hike: - historic...

Popular loop in the Harz National Park, Lower Saxony. This beautiful loop starts at the parking lot at the market square in Braunlage. From there, the path leads via Königskrug to the Achtermannshöhe, from the summit of which there are great views of the Harz Mountains. Then it goes parallel to the Große Bode or Warmen Bode back to the starting point. Since many of the paths are very natural, sturdy shoes are recommended. There are places to stop for refreshments in Königskrug and...

Popular circular hike in the Harz National Park, Lower Saxony. This beautiful route offers just about everything that can be expected from a hike in the Upper Harz: Striking rock formations, dense forests, great views, idyllic villages and much more. The Hahnenklee cliffs are surrounded by coniferous forests and offer beautiful views of the Harz Mountains. The natural myth path near the silver pond is also worth exploring. There are places to stop for refreshments in the Rinderstall forest...

Demanding mountain bike tour in the Harz National Park, Saxony-Anhalt This mountain bike route leads from Schierke through the heart of the Harz National Park. The famous Brocken can be reached via the Brocken Road, from the summit of which there are magnificent views of the low mountain range landscape. A downhill section follows over a slab path to the Scharfensteinklippe before you reach the Eckertalsperre. Some great trails await here. After another challenging ascent to the Dreieckiger...

Short circular route in the Upper Harz Mountains, Saxony-Anhalt. A small hiking route from misery over the Barenberg in the direction of the snoring cliff and over the misery castle back to the parking lot. The tour offers many beautiful views of the local natural landscapes and, most importantly, a varied route. In Elend there are parking lots and a train station as well as overnight accommodation for the journey. Highlights of the hike: - Barenberg - Snore Cliff

Panoramic loop in Wernigerode, Saxony-Anhalt. It starts at the Schierke Arena stop and takes you first to the Mauseklippe, a granite rock formation in the Harz Mountains. We then continue to the impressive, two-towered rock formation Schnarcherklippe. The tour offers many beautiful views of the local natural landscapes and, most importantly, a varied route. Highlights of the hike: - Beautiful views - Varied natural landscape - Local flora and fauna - Mauseklippe - Schnarcherklippe - Helenenruh

Varied loop in Lower Saxony. From the car park in Schierke, the route runs parallel to the Alte Bode through the beautiful Elendstal valley. The stream is crossed and then the hike leads to the viewing pulpits and climbing rocks. The impressive cliffs are easy to climb and offer great views of Renneckenberg and Brocken. The Schnarcherklippen ("snoring cliffs")have their name because they make strange noises when the wind blows from a south-easterly direction. The north-eastern cliff can be...