Best long trails in Südharz

The scenic route encircling the timber-framed town of Stolberg invites exploration through the dense beech forests of the Southern Harz Karst Landscape Biosphere Reserve. Walking along elevated forested hillsides, travelers enjoy panoramic viewpoints directly overlooking the historic valley town and the striking Stolberg Castle perched above. The path passes notable landmarks like the Lutherbuche, where Martin Luther famously looked down upon the town in the sixteenth century and compared its...

This route starts in Stolberg, a village in the middle of the forest. The path leads north via the Güntersberger Stadtweg. Finally he reaches the edge of Strassberg. There the path turns and leads in a southerly direction back to the starting point. There are a few ponds along the way, but most of the hike is heavily forested.