Best trails near Am Kruzifix

Popular hiking trail in the Harz National Park, Saxony-Anhalt. Varied loop from Ilsenburg through the Ilsetal with a detour to the Scharfenstein. Great views of the Eckertalsperre along the route. There are places to rest at the Scharfenstein ranger station. There is also a stamp station of the Harzer hiking pin. Highlights of the route: - Stunning views - Magnificent natural landscapes - Possibility of wildlife observation

Panoramic hiking in the Harz National Park, Lower Saxony. A beautiful loop in the direction of the Eckertalsperre and then further through the beautiful Ilse valley. Passing the Heinrich Heine memorial stone and the Ilse Falls, it goes via the ranger station at the Scharfenstein back to the Eckertalsperre. There is parking at the starting point. There is a self-service snack bar in the ranger station. Highlights of the tour: - Heinrich Heine memorial stone - View of Brocken - Eckertalsperre...

Varied mountain bike tour in the Harz National Park. This beautiful mountain route passes through idyllic forests and leads to impressive cliffs and viewpoints. Through the picturesque Ilse valley and the large sand valley, there is a steep ascent to the Scharfenstein. When the weather is good, there is a view down to the Eckertalsperre. The route becomes more demanding at the Zeterklippen. Accessible by bus and train. - Zeterklippen - idyllic Ilsetal - Ilsestein

Challenging loop in the Harz National Park, Lower Saxony/Saxony-Anhalt. An interesting hike up the highest mountain in Northern Germany (1142 m). This hike begins in the mountain town of Altenau and first leads via Torfhaus and the famous Goetheweg to the Brocken. From there it goes on over the Grenzweg to the Ilsestein. If you want to split the loop into two day tours, you can hike from here to Ilsenburg to spend the night there. The way back to Altenau is via the Großer Gierskopf and the...

This hike leads along the legendary Goethe Trail from Torfhaus to the summit of the Brocken, the highest mountain in the Harz Mountains. The route starts right at the large Torfhaus parking lot, directly opposite the Torfhaus National Park Visitor Center. From the starting point, the trail first leads through the Great Torfhaus Moor, one of the oldest raised bogs in the Harz National Park. Wooden boardwalks take you across the sensitive moorland soil, where rare plants such as the...

Varied hiking trail in the Harz National Park. This idyllic hike through the Harz landscape starts in Ilsenburg and leads over the Froschfelsen to the Westerklippe. Continue to the crucifix and finally to the Eckertalsperre. The hike leads mostly through the forest. From time to time there are wonderful vantage points. Since there is no rest stop along the way, one should bring enough provisions. Highlights: - Beautiful natural landscapes in the Harz Mountains - Lots of great views -...

Demanding mountain bike tour in the Harz National Park, Lower Saxony. Eckertalsperre, Oderteich, Brocken and of course Bergstadt Altenau - this mountain bike tour can hardly be surpassed in terms of variety. With a length of more than 60 km and a difference in altitude of more than 2500 m to be overcome, the tour requires good physical condition and driving technique. There are numerous places to stop along the way. Highlights of the tour: - Mountain town of Altenau - Brocken - King's...