Best river trails in Saxony-Anhalt
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Explore the most popular river trails in Saxony-Anhalt 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 (259)·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
- 4.5 (143)·Moderate·3.9 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrPopular, charming hiking trail in the Bodetal nature reserve. This loop is great for a short hike in nature. The path leads from the cable car's valley station at Hexentanzplatz to the Rosstrappe. Things are constantly going uphill. The Rosstrappe offers a great view of the Bode and the landscape. Several hairpin bends take you downhill along the Bode through the Bode Valley back to the starting point. Highlights of the route: - Beautiful, varied natural landscape - Lots of beautiful views
- 4.6 (130)·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 (149)·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...
- 4.3 (132)·Hard·11.2 mi·Est. 6–6.5 hrVaried 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...
- 4.4 (142)·Moderate·7.2 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrPopular 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
- 4.4 (93)·Moderate·7 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hrVaried 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...
- 4.6 (71)·Hard·9.1 mi·Est. 5–5.5 hrVaried loop trail in the Harz Nature Park, Saxony-Anhalt. The Bodetal between Thale and Treseburg is one of the most important breakthrough valleys in Central Germany. Bird species such as the kingfisher and dipper breed in the river valley, which is a nature reserve. In addition, rare plants and animals find a habitat in the Bodetal - be sure to keep your eyes open when hiking. When leaving the Bodetal, you hike uphill for a good kilometer in steep serpentines. From the Hexentanzplatz zoo,...
- 4.5 (117)·Moderate·5 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrScenic 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
- 4.4 (62)·Hard·11.6 mi·Est. 5.5–6 hrPopular, exciting hiking trail in Thale, Saxony-Anhalt. Starting in Thale, this hike leads to Treseburg through the Bode valley, also known as the “German Grand Canyon” for a reason. The route initially leads along the banks of the Bode, with the river babbling along with the route. Then deep gorges and dizzying heights lead over the Harzer Hexenstieg. Highlights of the hike: - Devil's Bridge - Witches Bridge - Maiden Bridge - Sun cliff - Bodetal
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Frequently asked questions
What national parks in Saxony-Anhalt have river trails?
Hikers on AllTrails.com recommend several popular national parks in Saxony-Anhalt. Harz National Park is home to 143 river trails with an average 4.2 star rating from 3,953 community reviews.
What is the longest river trail in Saxony-Anhalt?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest river trail in Saxony-Anhalt is Paddeltour: Elbe - Havel - Runde. This trail is estimated to be 341.9 mi long.
Which river trail has the most elevation gain in Saxony-Anhalt?
Saxony-Anhalt: With an ascent of 27,755 ft, Paddeltour: Elbe - Havel - Runde has the most elevation gain of all of the river trails in the area. The next highest ascent for river trails is Halle - Rudolstadt with 15,068 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult river trail in Saxony-Anhalt?
The most popular and difficult river trail in Saxony-Anhalt is Brocken via Heinrich-Heine-Weg with a 4.6-star rating from 131 reviews.
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- Schallhöhle
- Rohntal
- Ilsestein
- Bülowhöhe
- La Viershöhe
- Aussichtsplattform über der Brockenherberge
- Brockenuhr
- Rappbode
- Großes Mühlental
- Große Sandhöhlen
- Heinrich Heine Gedenkstein
- Rosstrappe
- Prinzess-Ilse-Quelle
- Zanthierplatz
- Ilsestein
- Aussichtspunkt Paternosterklippe
- Ilsenburg-Blick
- Hamburger Wappen
- Schloss Ilsenburg
- Großvater