Best historic site trails in Ilsenburg
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Explore the most popular historic site trails near Ilsenburg with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.
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- 4.5 (265)·Moderate·8.5 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hrBeautiful 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
- 4.6 (131)·Hard·13.2 mi·Est. 7.5–8 hrPopular 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...
- 4.4 (150)·Hard·14.9 mi·Est. 8.5–9 hrPopular 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...
- 4.6 (92)·Moderate·9.1 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hrPopular 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
- 4.4 (52)·Moderate·7.1 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrVaried hiking trail in Ilsenburg, Saxony-Anhalt. The popular hiking destination - the famous Ilsestein with its iron cross - rises high above the Ilsetal. The beautiful view of the Ilsetal, the town of Ilseburg, the Brocken massif and the Harz foreland can be enjoyed from here. The cross was erected in 1814 on behalf of Count zu Stolberg-Wernigerode. The place is also known for Heinrich Heine, who visited it on his journey through the Harz Mountains in 1824 and climbed up to the cast-iron...
- 4.5 (12)·Hard·14.5 mi·Est. 8–8.5 hrBeautiful loop in the Harz National Park, Saxony-Anhalt. This wonderful loop begins at the parking lot at Ilsenburg Castle. The first half of the hike leads up to the Ilsestein and in the direction of the Brockenkinder. There is also a forest inn on the way. From the highest point on Renneckenberg, the hike first leads along the creek on Renneckenberg and then along the beautiful Ilse. The Ilse, with its wonderfully wild and romantic atmosphere and waterfalls, accompanies the path to the...
- 4.7 (13)·Hard·13.1 mi·Est. 6.5–7 hrPopular hiking trail in the Harz National Park, Saxony-Anhalt. Varied loop from Ilsenburg through the Ilsetal with a detour to the Scharfenstein. Great views of the Eckertalsperre along the route. There are places to rest at the Scharfenstein ranger station. There is also a stamp station of the Harzer hiking pin. Highlights of the route: - Stunning views - Magnificent natural landscapes - Possibility of wildlife observation
- 4.9 (9)·Hard·14.3 mi·Est. 7.5–8.5 hrPanoramic route in the Harz Mountains, Saxony-Anhalt. Many beautiful paths and great nature await you in the highest low mountain range in northern Germany. This is a grea tour from Ilsenburg via the Heinrich-Heine Weg to the Brocken and along the popular Hexenstieg to Schierke. The way to the Brocken goes steadily uphill. At the top, you can linger for a while in the restaurant or on an extra loop on the summit trail. Sturdy shoes are recommended. Highlights of the hike: - Brocken - Ilse...
- 4.0 (8)·Moderate·8.2 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrPanoramic circular trail in Ilsenburg, Saxony-Anhalt. This tour starts at the Ilsenburg Kurpark parking lot. The route takes you through the exciting forest to Drübeck. Many beautiful views of the local landscapes, the Ilsenburg castle park is particularly beautiful. Highlights of the tour: - Great views - Varied natural landscape - Local flora and fauna - Ilsenburg Castle Park
- 3.7 (7)·Hard·11.4 mi·Est. 6–6.5 hrExciting, varied hiking trail near Ilsenburg, Saxony-Anhalt. The hike leads through the Ilsetal, along primeval beech forests and past rugged rock formations to the Ilsestein. Highlights of the hike: - Ilse Falls - Paternoster cliffs lookout point - Rock teaching park - Ilsenstein - Heinrich Heine monument - Bremer Hut
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest historic site trail in Ilsenburg?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest historic site trail in Ilsenburg is Die Harz-Wald-Tour (WR 3). This trail is estimated to be 22.4 mi long.
Which historic site trail has the most elevation gain in Ilsenburg?
Ilsenburg: With an ascent of 4,091 ft, Ilsenburg - Rabenklippe - Plesenburg has the most elevation gain of all of the historic site trails in the area. The next highest ascent for historic site trails is From Jungbornplatz to Braunlage with 3,976 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult historic site trail in Ilsenburg?
The most popular and difficult historic site trail in Ilsenburg is Brocken via Heinrich-Heine-Weg with a 4.6-star rating from 131 reviews.
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