Best views 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 (17)·Moderate·4.6 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrPopular hike in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. This route leads to the Rote Schuss between the nature reserves Hundertmorgenwiese and Staufenberg. Highlights of the hike: - Staufenberg nature reserve - Hundertmorgenwiesen nature reserve - Brockenblick viewpoint - Roter Schuss
- 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...
- 4.1 (8)·Easy·3.4 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrExciting hiking trip in Thuringia. The beautiful Southern Harz Nature Park invites you to get to know the federal state of Thuringia, which is spoiled with lots of greenery. Start is in Rüdigsdorf. It goes in an easterly direction past the Bornberg almost to Petersdorf and into the Winkelberg nature reserve, which is well worth seeing. On this route, primeval, dense forest alternates with fairytale clearings in a small space. Here you are right in the so-called Rüdigsdorf Switzerland. In...
- 4.2 (8)·Moderate·5.1 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrPanoramic loop trail in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. A lot of forest awaits you on this beautiful hike in the Harz Mountains. On the way there are also some great views, for example of the Great Staufenberg and from the "Brockenblick" viewpoint. Highlights of the hike: - Brockenblick - Roter Schuss - Great Staufenberg - Hundertmorgenwiese ("Hundred acre meadow") - Staufenberg nature reserve
- 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 (3)·Moderate·4.1 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrPanoramic 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
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