Best trails near Burg Ilsestein
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Want to check out Burg Ilsestein from the trail? Good news: 9 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 9 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Burg Ilsestein are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
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- 4.6 (92)·Moderate·9.1 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hrPopular loop in the Harz National Park, Saxony-Anhalt The varied route starts at the Ilsetal hiking car park. The Ilse is crossed a little further north and on winding forest paths it goes through beautiful nature past granite rock formations, cliffs and vantage points. There are places to stop for refreshments along the way. Highlights: - Ilsefälle waterfall - Paternosterklippe cliff near Ilsenburg with viewpoint - Ilsestein
- 4.4 (53)·Moderate·7.1 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrVaried hiking trail in Ilsenburg, Saxony-Anhalt. The popular hiking destination - the famous Ilsestein with its iron cross - rises high above the Ilsetal. The beautiful view of the Ilsetal, the town of Ilseburg, the Brocken massif and the Harz foreland can be enjoyed from here. The cross was erected in 1814 on behalf of Count zu Stolberg-Wernigerode. The place is also known for Heinrich Heine, who visited it on his journey through the Harz Mountains in 1824 and climbed up to the cast-iron...
- 4.5 (12)·Hard·14.5 mi·Est. 8–8.5 hrBeautiful loop in the Harz National Park, Saxony-Anhalt. This wonderful loop begins at the parking lot at Ilsenburg Castle. The first half of the hike leads up to the Ilsestein and in the direction of the Brockenkinder. There is also a forest inn on the way. From the highest point on Renneckenberg, the hike first leads along the creek on Renneckenberg and then along the beautiful Ilse. The Ilse, with its wonderfully wild and romantic atmosphere and waterfalls, accompanies the path to the...
- 4.2 (9)·Hard·39.1 mi·Est. 20.5–22.5 hrChallenging 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...
- 4.2 (9)·Hard·13.3 mi·Est. 7–7.5 hrPanoramic hike in the Harz National Park, Saxony-Anhalt. On this fantastic tour one always has wonderful impressions of the beautiful landscape of the Harz Mountains. There are wide views from rocks as well as wild and romantic river courses in the shade of the forest to enjoy. From the car park in Ilsenburg, the tour leads along the Ilse and over the Scharfenstein, Hermannsklippe and Ilsestein. Highlights of the tour: - Heinrich Heine trail - Ranger station Scharfenstein - Brockenblick -...
- 4.9 (4)·Hard·14.1 mi·Est. 7.5–8.5 hrPanoramic loop in the Harz National Park, Saxony Anhalt. There is so much to discover on this idyllic hike through the Harz landscape: it starts in Ilsenburg. From here the route first leads to the Ilse Falls, then on to Meineckenberg. The hike to the Ilsestein leads over the wolf cliffs. There are numerous rest areas along the way. Highlights: - Froschfelsen - Upper Ilse Falls (Bremer Hütte) - Ferdinandstein - Wolf Cliff - Chief Forester Koch monument - Ilsestein - Ilsenburg Monastery...
- 4.9 (4)·Hard·23.7 mi·Est. 11.5–12.5 hrPanoramic hiking trail through the Harz Mountains, Saxony-Anhalt. It starts in Wernigerode and with a fairly steady ascent through the beautiful natural Harz landscape to Drei Annen Hohne. Then in a northwesterly direction through the fairytale landscape full of cliffs to the Ilsestein. This part of the route runs through the very edge of the Harz National Park. Beautiful views will accompany you. Past Ilsenburg it then goes back through idyllic forests. There are places to stop for...
- 2.7 (2)·Moderate·8.2 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hrVaried hiking trail in the Harz National Park, Saxony-Anhalt. This varied route leads from Ilsenburg to Ilsestein, Gasthaus Plessenburg, Tänntal, Oehrenfeld and back to Ilsenburg. On the way there are 2 stamping points of the Harzer Walking Pin, each at the Ilsestein and the Gasthaus Plessenburg. There are rest stops in Ilsenburg. Highlights of the route: - Ilsenburg Castle - Ilsenburg Castle Park - Ilsestein
- Hard·12.3 mi·Est. 6.5–7.5 hrIdyllic hiking route in the Harz National Park. This long and quiet route leads from Ilsenburg train station southwards through enchanting forest and along small streams. There are some nice viewpoints along the way. Accessible by bus and train. There are places to stop for refreshments at the start and finish point. Highlights: - View of the ruins of the former Ilsestein Castle - Paternoster Cliff - idyllic forest paths
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Burg Ilsestein?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Burg Ilsestein. On AllTrails.com, you'll find 9 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Burg Ilsestein?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Burg Ilsestein is Ilsestein-Tour, which has a 4.6 star rating from 92 reviews. This trail is 9.1 mi long with an elevation gain of 1,715 ft.
What is the longest trail near Burg Ilsestein?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Burg Ilsestein is Altenau - Brocken - Ilsestein - Eckertalsperre. This trail is estimated to be 39.1 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Burg Ilsestein?
Burg Ilsestein: With an ascent of 8,458 ft, Altenau - Brocken - Ilsestein - Eckertalsperre has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Hohnehof/Ilsestein with 4,061 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Burg Ilsestein?
The most popular and difficult trail near Burg Ilsestein is Through the Ilsetal with a 4.5-star rating from 12 reviews.
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