Best long trails in South Harz Nature Park
The Südharz Nature Park encompasses parts of the Südharz, Zechstein Belt in the Südharz and North Thuringian Buntsandsteinland nature areas. The diversity of different habitats in a very small area is remarkable.
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- 4.6 (9)·Hard·9.4 mi·Est. 5.5–6 hrVaried circular hiking trail in the Südharz Nature Park, Thuringia A very scenic loop through the southern Harz. On the trail, which leads through idyllic forests from one breathtaking viewpoint to the next, participants of the Harz Hiking Needle will find two stamping points. There are also several QR codes and information boards along the route, which reveal interesting facts about the geology of the region, for example. A short detour to the Rabensteiner Stollen visitor mine is...
- 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
- 3.5 (5)·Hard·30.6 mi·Est. 15.5–17 hrVaried hike through the Southern Harz Nature Park, Saxony-Anhalt This route leads from Wernigerode via the Zillerbach dam and Trautenstein to Nordhausen and can be covered by mountain bike or on foot. Typical Harz mountain landscapes, two large dams, idyllic river valleys and romantic villages make this tour from north to south a real pleasure. There are several charming places to stay overnight and stop for refreshments in the small villages. The route is accessible by bus and train and can...
- 3.5 (7)·Moderate·8.8 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrBeautiful circular hiking trail that starts at the Ziegenalm (Sophienhof) parking lot. After you have reached the Carlsturm, you go back down and you walk for a while along the Harz narrow-gauge railway in the direction of the Ziegenalm. There are also 4 stamping points for the Harz hiking pin on this circular route.
- 4.1 (5)·Moderate·7.7 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrWonderful loop in the southern Harz, Thuringia. A perfect round for everyone who is looking for a bit of peace and seclusion in nature. From Hufhaus it always goes through the forest to the dam with its impressive dam. You then circumnavigate the dam to the right and continue in a loop through the woods. The hike can be done at any time of the year.
- 4.7 (6)·Moderate·8.6 miBeautiful hike to the southern bank of the Neustadt dam This route leads to the Neustadt dam, also known as the Nordhäuser dam. The Krebsbach, which is used to supply Nordhausen with drinking water, is dammed here. This tour is ideal for a nice hike on a Saturday or Sunday afternoon. It is not only the oldest drinking water dam in Thuringia, but also one of the most beautiful in Thuringia and in the Harz Mountains.
- 5.0 (1)·Moderate·22.6 mi·Est. 10–11 hrBeautiful day tour for cycling from Nordhausen This beautiful circular tour is ideal for a relaxed day trip by bike. It begins and ends in Nordhausen at the train station. From there it leads with a slight incline to the Neustadt dam, which is north of the starting point. There are a few elevations on the tour, such as the Schloßberg and the Heidelberg, which always make for short, somewhat strenuous passages.
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