Best historic site trails in Neustadt/Harz
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Explore the most popular historic site trails near Neustadt/Harz with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.
Top trails
- 4.2 (10)·Moderate·9.1 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hrVaried, picturesque circular hike in the southern Harz Mountains, Thuringia. A beautiful hike that starts from the parking lot at Waldbad Neustadt. The path first leads in the direction of Ebersburg and then on to the Neustadt dam. Via the Hohnstein ruins, you return to the starting point of the tour. Highlights of the round: - View of the dam - Idyllic nature - Picturesque landscape
- Hard·12.5 mi·Est. 6–6.5 hrPopular hike in the Southern Harz Nature Park, Saxony-Anhalt/Thuringia. This wooded hike leads from Neustadt to the ruins of Hohnstein Castle, built around 1120. You can stop for refreshments at the Burggasthaus Hohnstein on the Schlossberg (days off: Monday and Tuesday). Another highlight is the Neustadt dam, which was built in 1904-1905 and is reached after a good 6 km. Highlights of the hike: - Ruins of Hohenstein Castle - Detour to Stolberg Castle (optional) - Neustadt Reservoir
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest historic site trail in Neustadt/Harz?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest historic site trail in Neustadt/Harz is Red line hiking trail: Stolberg - Hohnstein castle ruins. This trail is estimated to be 12.5 mi long.
Which historic site trail has the most elevation gain in Neustadt/Harz?
Neustadt/Harz: With an ascent of 2,112 ft, Red line hiking trail: Stolberg - Hohnstein castle ruins has the most elevation gain of all of the historic site trails in the area. The next highest ascent for historic site trails is Zur Neustädter Talsperre und der Ruine Hohnstein with 1,509 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult historic site trail in Neustadt/Harz?
The most popular and difficult historic site trail in Neustadt/Harz is Red line hiking trail: Stolberg - Hohnstein castle ruins with a 0.0-star rating from 0 reviews.
