Best trails near Heinrichshöhe
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Want to check out Heinrichshöhe from the trail? Good news: 14 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 14 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Heinrichshöhe are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
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- 4.4 (152)·Hard·14.9 mi·Est. 8.5–9 hrPopular hiking trail with great views in the Harz National Park, Saxony-Anhalt. The hike begins in Ilsenburg and follows the Heinrich-Heine-Weg to the highest mountain in the Harz Mountains, the legendary Brocken. The poet Heinrich Heine followed this path on his journey through the Harz Mountains in 1824. Through unspoilt beech forests and past fascinating rock formations, the path leads on winding forest paths through the Ilse valley, past the Ilsestein and the Ilse falls up to the...
- 4.6 (101)·Hard·10 mi·Est. 5.5–6 hrPopular hiking trail in Wernigerode, Saxony-Anhalt. The start is at the Schierke train station. From there, it goes close to the center of Schierke on the Brockenstraße in the direction of the Brocken. Arriving at the summit, you can enjoy the magnificent view, visit the summit stone or follow the loop. The Bahnparallelweg takes you back to the train station. A good part of the route is fun over Hill and Dale. Sturdy shoes are recommended. Highlights of the route: - Beautiful views - chunks
- 4.5 (62)·Hard·11.1 mi·Est. 6.5–7 hrPanoramic hike in the Harz Nature Park, Saxony-Anhalt. This beautiful tour begins in Schierke on the Glashüttenweg and leads straight into the exciting forest. There are beautiful views of the local natural landscapes and especially from the Brocken. Highlights of the tour: - Beautiful views - Varied natural landscape - Local flora and fauna - Brocken - highest mountain in the Harz mountains
- 4.4 (54)·Hard·11.9 mi·Est. 6.5–7 hrVaried hiking trail in Wernigerode, Saxony-Anhalt. The way back and forth leads from Schierke via the Eckerlochstieg to the summit of the Brocken on natural, rustic paths. A good physical condition and good hiking shoes are recommended. It goes over roots, stones and large boulders, also parallel to the railway line. The Brockenbahn can take a good part of the hike away if it gets too strenuous. A special highlight, the viewing platform at the Brockenhotel, rewards the effort and offers a...
- 4.2 (46)·Hard·13.3 mi·Est. 7–7.5 hrPopular, exciting hiking trail in the Harz National Park, Saxony-Anhalt. The hike from Schierke to the Brocken runs partly on the Harzer Hexenstieg and is one of the most popular hiking trails in the region. The ascent to the Brocken runs along the railway parallel path and leads through deep, romantic forests. A cozy restaurant awaits you on the Brocken summit to relax. Highlights of the hike: - Old bobsleigh track - Green band - Crossing of the Black Schluftwasser - Ascent to the...
- 4.5 (24)·Hard·12.5 mi·Est. 7–8 hrThis hike leads to the summit of the Brocken, at 1,141 meters the highest mountain in the Harz Mountains and northern Germany. The trail leads through the Harz National Park, where nature is often left to its own devices and forms an impressive wilderness of gnarled spruce trees and raised bogs. The treeless summit plateau has a harsh climate and is home to rare plants such as the Brocken anemone and the Brocken hawkweed. Historically, the mountain is known as "Blocksberg" due to legends...
- 4.6 (17)·Hard·13.4 mi·Est. 7.5–8.5 hrA varied hiking trail in the Upper Harz am Brocken, Saxony-Anhalt. A beautiful route that leads you to the Brocken. This route starts at the parking lot in Elend. On this route you pass the Elendstal and Schierke Castle before you reach the highest peak in the Harz, the Brocken. Highlights: - Teufelsstieg - Mouse cliff - Eckerloch - The chunk
- 4.9 (9)·Hard·14.3 mi·Est. 7.5–8.5 hrPanoramic route in the Harz Mountains, Saxony-Anhalt. Many beautiful paths and great nature await you in the highest low mountain range in northern Germany. This is a grea tour from Ilsenburg via the Heinrich-Heine Weg to the Brocken and along the popular Hexenstieg to Schierke. The way to the Brocken goes steadily uphill. At the top, you can linger for a while in the restaurant or on an extra loop on the summit trail. Sturdy shoes are recommended. Highlights of the hike: - Brocken - Ilse...
- 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...
- 3.8 (4)·Hard·28 mi·Est. 14–15.5 hrThis 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...
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Heinrichshöhe?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Heinrichshöhe. On AllTrails.com, you'll find 12 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Heinrichshöhe?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Heinrichshöhe is Heinrich-Heine-Weg - Brocken - Ilsenburg, which has a 4.4 star rating from 152 reviews. This trail is 14.9 mi long with an elevation gain of 3,628 ft.
What is the longest trail near Heinrichshöhe?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Heinrichshöhe is Brocken via Koenigskopf - Harz Tour 2. This trail is estimated to be 39.7 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Heinrichshöhe?
Heinrichshöhe: With an ascent of 8,635 ft, Brocken via Koenigskopf - Harz Tour 2 has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Altenau - Brocken - Ilsestein - Eckertalsperre with 8,458 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Heinrichshöhe?
The most popular and difficult trail near Heinrichshöhe is Heinrich-Heine-Weg - Brocken - Ilsenburg with a 4.4-star rating from 152 reviews.
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Points of interest
- Aussichtsplattform über der Brockenherberge
- Brockenuhr
- Schutzhütte Eckersprung
- Alte Bobbahn
- Great Thumkuhlenkopf
- Ottos Frau
- Wernigeröder Bürgerbrunnen
- Sonnenwand
- Kleiner Feuerstein
- Großer Feuerstein
- Renneklippen
- Mauseklippe
- Silberne Frau
- Großer Winterberg
- Knochenbrecherkurve
- Gitterkopf
- Kesselklippe
- Rock & Round Bike Trail Spot
- Silberner Mann
- Kühnenkopf