Best trails near Großmutter
4.4(311 reviews)
Want to check out Großmutter from the trail? Good news: 5 trails will get you there, including hiking trails. Plan your trip with hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you. Looking for a challenge? Choose from 4 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Großmutter are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.6 (190)·Moderate·4.5 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrPopular hiking trail in Blankenburg, Saxony-Anhalt. This route begins in the southern part of Blankenburg and initially leads uphill and over the Teufelsmauer or the Südlicher Hangweg, a rock formation made of sandstone. Many legends and myths try to explain the origin of these unique formations. This path leads through Heidelberg to the Hamburg coat of arms near the cowshed. There are parking lots at the starting point. It is also possible to arrive by bus. The route is also good to walk...
- 4.4 (82)·Moderate·4.5 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrCharming hiking tour near Blankenburg, Saxony-Anhalt. This beautiful route starts off relaxed and calm before escalating into a ridge hike. It then goes back through an idyllic deciduous forest. Highlights of the hike: - Heidelberg & Heidelbergwarthe - Hamburg Coat of Arms - cowshed cave - Loebbecke rocks - grandfather (317 m) - Shelter
- 4.3 (23)·Moderate·4.5 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrPopular, panoramic hiking trail near Blankenburg in the northern Harz mountains, Saxony-Anhalt. The "Hamburger Wappen" )("Hamburg coat of arms") is a rock formation of the Teufelsmauer, so named because the three pinnacles of the rock resemble the coat of arms of the Hanseatic city. This circular route leads from Blankenburg along "Grandmother" and "Grandfather" to the Hamburg coat of arms and back via the climbing forest viewpoint. The Hamburg coat of arms near Timmenrode is also a stamping...
- 4.4 (13)·Easy·2.6 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrThis route leads to many sights around the Blankenburg. It starts near the small castle, leads through the castle garden, then through the mountain garden and then goes up to Blankenburg Castle. Then it goes further up to the Luisenburg, where there is a pavilion and a good view. The trail goes down a different route, past the pond, across the road and to Grandfather Rock.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to hike near Großmutter?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Großmutter is Teufelsmauer to Hamburger Wappen, which has a 4.6 star rating from 190 reviews. This trail is 4.5 mi long with an elevation gain of 725 ft.
What is the longest trail near Großmutter?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Großmutter is Neinstedt - Thale - Rosstrappe - Blankenburg. This trail is estimated to be 14.1 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Großmutter?
Großmutter: With an ascent of 2,381 ft, Neinstedt - Thale - Rosstrappe - Blankenburg has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Teufelsmauer - Hamburger Wappen with 807 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Großmutter?
The most popular and difficult trail near Großmutter is Neinstedt - Thale - Rosstrappe - Blankenburg with a 4.2-star rating from 4 reviews.
Top sights in Blankenburg
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Points of interest
- Große Sandhöhlen
- Hamburger Wappen
- Großvater
- Teufelsmauer
- Heidelberg
- Bastion Ludwigsburg
- Mühlsteinreste der Regensteinmühle
- Regensteinmühle
- Kleine Sandhöhlen
- Wohnmobilstellplatz Blankenburg
- Terrassengarten
- Gewittergrotte
- Großer Papenberg
- Wolfsschlucht
- Burg und Festung Regenstein
- Fasanengarten
- Großes Schloß
- Calviusberg
- Bärenstein
- Kloster Michaelstein