Best camping trails in Harztor

Panoramic hike in the Southern Harz Nature Park, Thuringia. The Poppenberg is a 600 m high mountain in the Harz Mountains. At the summit is the 33 m high observation tower "Poppenbergturm", from which there are great views over the forested mountain ranges of the southern Harz Mountains. There is a large car park right at the starting point of the hike. Highlights of the hike: - Poppenberg with Poppenberg tower - idyllic forest trails - Waelzebach vantage point

Popular, picturesque hiking route in southern Harz, Thuringia. This route leads to the Neustadt dam and over the Schloßberg up to Hohnstein Castle. The Neustadt dam is the oldest dam in Thuringia. The Krebsbach dams up here, the water from which is used for drinking water supply. The path leads along the eastern shore of the reservoir. Then follow the signs to Hohnstein Castle. This was built in 1120 by Konrad von Sangerhausen and became the ancestral seat of the Counts of Hohnstein. Under...

Osterode near Neustadt / Harz, Bornrasen -> Grossmutteracker -> Helmstieg -> Knippelweg, direction Tischen and Hufhaus -> shortly before the table, sharp right towards Neustadt -> Thiergarten -> at the campsite to the right towards Ilfeld -> shortly afterwards to the left in the direction of Osterode -> Bornrasen

The scenic trail provides an opportunity to experience the natural beauty and rich railway history of the South Harz region. Starting from the edge of Nordhausen, the route follows along the historic railway line through peaceful city parks before heading into a rolling karst landscape. Exploring the open fields brings views of quiet meadows and small communities like Rüdigsdorf and Harzungen. A pleasant rest spot with a beautifully crafted wooden steam engine structure offers a nice place to...