Best historic site trails in Saxony-Anhalt

Beautiful loop 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

Popular hiking trail in the Harz National Park, Saxony-Anhalt This route follows the Heinrich-Heine-Weg 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 of the national park. A cozy restaurant and an information center (for a fee) await you here before you return to the starting point. The first section runs along the idyllically flowing Ilse. Again...

Popular 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...

Varied hiking trail in the Bodetal nature reserve, Saxony-Anhalt. The route begins at the Hexentanzplatz in Thale. From there, a very beautiful valley hike begins along the Bode on rocky ground. The descent to the valley station is very rocky and relatively steep. If necessary, the side road into the valley or the cable car (downhill) can be used. The Bodetal can also be used for the way back from Treseburg - it's much nicer than the "forest path hike" from Treseburg to Hexentanzplatz (but...

Popular hiking trail in the Bodetal nature reserve, Saxony-Anhalt. The hike takes about 4 hours. On the La Viershöhe and in Thale there is the possibility to stop in inns. Highlights: - View from the Bülowhöhe - View from La Viershöhe - Maiden Bridge - Ascent to La Viershöhe

Varied loop in the Harz National Park, Saxony-Anhalt. This is a wonderful loop around the legendary Harzer Hexentanzplatz. It goes through the picturesque Bodetal and past some wonderful vantage points. Especially in the second half of the hike, a few meters of altitude have to be overcome - basic fitness is an advantage here. According to tales, the Hexentanzplatz is an old Saxon cult site where festivals for forest and mountain goddesses were held on Walpurgis Night. After Christians came...

Scenic nature excursion in Thale, Saxony-Anhalt. The route offers plenty of fun and variety, even if the distance is a little shorter. The route starts at the Teufelsmauer hiking parking lot. From there, it follows the Teufelsmauerstieg to Warnstedt, where the route turns south towards Thale and leads back along the Bode. Highlights of the route: - Beautiful and varied natural landscape - Great views - Local flora and fauna

Popular loop 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

Varied hiking trail in the Oberharz am Brocken, Saxony-Anhalt. This hike in the Harz Mountains always offers wonderful views. Firstly,it heads towards the Rappbode dam. Then follows a short trip to the dam wall and across the longest pedestrian suspension bridge in the world. The panorama from the viewpoint is breathtaking. Afterwards, the route either returns to the route via the dam wall or the mega zipline can be taken back across the Bode Valley. There are refreshment stops along the...

Popular, panoramic hiking trail near Blankenburg, Saxony-Anhalt. The route starts at the car park on the B81. From here, the route leads past the Großer Papenberg mountain to the Alte Heerstraße on the Regenstein. After a stop at the Great Sand Caves, the hike then leads to Regenstein Castle and Fortress. The castle is carved into the rock and the atmosphere here is unique! The castle can be visited for a fee and there are also individual guided tours and a bistro on the grounds. The castle...