Best waterfall trails in Saxony-Anhalt
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Explore the most popular waterfall 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 (266)·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 (151)·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
- 4.3 (93)·Moderate·5.6 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrVaried hiking trail in Wernigerode, Saxony-Anhalt. The hike begins and ends at the Steinerne Renne railway station and goes through beautiful natural landscapes and beautiful local flora and fauna and to the Königshütte dam with moderate inclines in places. The route goes through the wooded hills of the Harz Mountains, along streams and small waterfalls. Refreshment stops are also available along the route. The first and last kilometres are gravel paths, the kilometres in between are...
- 4.5 (74)·Moderate·9.3 mi·Est. 5–5.5 hrPopular, exciting hiking trail in the Harz National Park, Saxony-Anhalt. This route leads through the Ilsen Valley to the Ilse Falls. The route starts on the southern outskirts of Ilsenburg and follows the Heinrich Heine hiking trail. After a while, the Ilse is reached, whose course the route follows as it leads through unspoilt deciduous forest. On the hike, rugged, lichen-covered rocks alternate with beech and sycamore forests. There is a paid parking lot at the starting point. The Harz...
- 4.4 (31)·Hard·18.3 mi·Est. 8.5–9.5 hrThis route is stage 4 (North Route) of the Harz Witches' Trail, starting in Drei Annen Hohne and ending in Altenbrak. The path leads through the diverse mixed forests of the eastern Harz, passing the impressive Blaue Sterne limestone wall toward the half-timbered town of Elbingerode. This section highlights local mining history, passing the Büchenberg show mine and traversing the scenic Bode Valley with spectacular views of the Wendefurth Reservoir before reaching Altenbrak. Overnight stays...
- 4.2 (15)·Moderate·4.7 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrPromising hiking tour in Harzgerode, Saxony-Anhalt. The start is in Alexisbad and will take you straight into the forest. This is a shorter route in the region but very varied. Highlights of the tour: - Wonderful prospects - Local flora and fauna - Koethener Hut - Pioneer Walk - Temple of Luis
- 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...
- 4.9 (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...
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Frequently asked questions
What national parks in Saxony-Anhalt have waterfall trails?
Hikers on AllTrails.com recommend several popular national parks in Saxony-Anhalt. Harz National Park is home to 66 waterfall trails with an average 4.1 star rating from 1,516 community reviews.
What is the longest waterfall trail in Saxony-Anhalt?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest waterfall trail in Saxony-Anhalt is Merseburg - Geiseltalsee - Weißenfels. This trail is estimated to be 52.6 mi long.
Which waterfall trail has the most elevation gain in Saxony-Anhalt?
Saxony-Anhalt: With an ascent of 5,521 ft, Valley hopping on the Hohnekamm has the most elevation gain of all of the waterfall trails in the area. The next highest ascent for waterfall trails is Von Hasserode über den Brocken with 5,377 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult waterfall trail in Saxony-Anhalt?
The most popular and difficult waterfall trail in Saxony-Anhalt is Brocken via Heinrich-Heine-Weg with a 4.6-star rating from 131 reviews.
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Points of interest
- 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