Best walking trails in Saxony-Anhalt

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...

Family-friendly hike in the Harz Nature Park, Saxony-Anhalt. The start and finish of this hike from Hasserode to the Scharfenstein is the car park at Foersterplatz. The route is also doable for slightly older children. However, special care should be taken on the Scharfenstein as there are some steps up that can be very slippery in wet weather. Highlights of the hike: - Sharpenstone with Sharpenstone Cliff - Kuehnekopf - idyllic forest paths

A scenic walk in Magdeburg, Saxony-Anhalt. This beautiful walk through the city park Rotehorn or Rothehornpark (also possible by bike). The route also leads you along the beautiful Elbe. The park is located on an Elbe island and can be reached via several routes. Whether by car, public transport, on foot or by bike. There is a bridge train with two tram lines, one bus line and a car to reach. Pedestrians can also use two other bridges, the Sternbrücke from the west bank and the bridge at the...

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...

This hike leads around the Hufeisensee, a former mining pit in the east of Halle, which is now a popular local recreation area. The trail follows a well-maintained circular route, always within sight of the water. A particular highlight is the lake's eponymous horseshoe shape, which creates a varied backdrop with a central peninsula and wooded shoreline zones. Great crested grebes, coots and various species of gulls can be observed in the reed belts and on the water surfaces.

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

Promising walk in Magdeburg, Saxony-Anhalt. It starts at the Listemannstrasse stop in Magdeburg. The path leads along the Elbe and guarantees many beautiful views of the river landscape. Highlights of the tour: - Great views - Varied 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.