Best short trails in Saxony-Anhalt

Family-friendly hike in the Bodetal nature reserve, Saxony-Anhalt. Start at the Hexentanzplatz car park. The route is short and charming and great for slightly older children, as it leads past the Hexentanzplatz animal park and is teeming with exciting stories. From the Hexentanzplatz (plateau high above the Bode Valley), the marvellous landscape can be enjoyed. There are also several places to stop for refreshments for an all-round successful excursion. Highlights of the tour: - Beautiful...

Family-friendly hiking trail in the Bodetal nature reserve. This short hike offers unique views of the local natural landscape. Great views of the Harz Mountains can be enjoyed from the Roßtrappe granite rock. There are parking spaces and the "Roßtrappe" bus stop at the starting point. It is also possible to stop off at the terrace café. Highlights of the route: - Wonderful views - Granite rocks - viewpoint

Family-friendly loop to the Devil's Pulpit in Halberstadt, Saxony-Anhalt. The Teufelskanzel is an imposing sandstone formation rising vertically above the valley floor in the Halberstadt Klusberge mountains. Several hiking trails lead to the viewpoint. The loop begins at the parking lot at Villa Klus and leads via "In der Klus" to the "Klusfelsen" rock of the same name. It continues a little further uphill via Schönsicht to Teufelskanzel. The Nordhangweg leads back to the starting...

Beautiful and short excursion in the Harz Mountains, Saxony-Anhalt. The short hike starts directly at the parking lot at the "Gartenhaus". There are toilets and a restaurant here, so you can stop for a bite to eat after visiting the castle. There is also a bus stop ("Gartenhaus") nearby for getting to and from the castle by public transport. Falkenstein Castle is the only castle in the Harz Mountains and is particularly famous because Eike von Repgow wrote the Sachsenspiegel, the first...

Short hike in the Harz Nature Park, Saxony-Anhalt. This is a short hike from Stecklenberg to the ruins of the high medieval Lauenburg. An impressive model of the Lauenburg awaits right at the starting point, which gives a clear impression of what the castle complex might have looked like. Highlights of the hike: - ruins of the Lauenburg - model of the Lauenburg - dense forest

Short run in Halle (Saale), Saxony-Anhalt. This charming running circuit is also good for walking and is well suited for children. Dogs can also be taken here, as there is a great dog park on this route. Highlights of the route: - Along the river Saale - Brick Meadow - Fountain pond - Grill area available - Boat rental - Dog meadow

This route leads to many sights around the Blankenburg. It starts near the small castle, leads through the castle garden, then through the mountain garden and then goes up to Blankenburg Castle. Then it goes further up to the Luisenburg, where there is a pavilion and a good view. The trail goes down a different route, past the pond, across the road and to Grandfather Rock.

Short, family-friendly circular route in Blankenburg, Saxony-Anhalt Small walk around the impressive Blue Lake. It lives up to its name, especially on sunny spring days. Then its water shimmers turquoise blue and forms a magical contrast to the light limestone walls and the delicate green of the trees. Highlights of the hike: - Wonderful prospects - Diverse natural landscape - Local flora and fauna

Many of the sights around Blankenburg Castle are visited on this route. It starts near the small castle, leads through the castle garden, then through the mountain garden and then goes up to Blankenburg Castle. Then it goes further up to the Luisenburg, where there is a pavilion and a good view. The trail descends along a different path, past the pond and then back through the garden.