Addicted to the outdoors
Hiking in and around Wernigerode
Hiking has a new, cool image. Routes that offer rewards such as a hearty snack, a breathtaking panorama or a stamp from the Harz hiking pin are particularly popular.
Hiking in Wernigerode
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Harz hiking pin
Become the Harz Hiking Queen or Hiking Emperor
We in the Harz Mountains are in stamp fever! When we walk through nature, we don't count the kilometres, but the number of stamps that can be collected along the way. Spread throughout the Harz Mountains, 222 Harzer Wandernadel stamping points are waiting to be visited and regularly fuel our addiction to the outdoors.
This unique project connects the Harz region across state borders and makes hiking an experience. In the vicinity of Wernigerode alone, you can already stamp 23 times. What does it take
for this? A stamp pass, comfortable shoes and a good sense of smell. One holiday will probably not be enough to collect all the stamps. Because that would be really exhausting. And there would be no time for all the other highlights waiting to be discovered.
Around the Brocken
in the Harz National Park
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Brocken
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Brockenhaus
A museum on the border history & fauna and flora of the national park
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Harz National Park
The Harz National Park with its offers.
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National Park House Schierke
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Hiking suggestions around Wernigerode
Would you like to go on a hiking tour around Wernigerode? Then we have some hiking suggestions for you here. All tours have the town area as their starting point.
Up the Brocken from Wernigerode
Something for your fitness
A day hiking tour starting in Wernigerode through the romantic valley of the Steinerne Renne, the Höllenstieg and the Brockenstraße to the highest peak in the Harz Mountains, the Brocken.
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Refreshment stop
Gasthaus "Steinerne Renne" & "Brockenwirt" on the summit -
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Valley of the Steinernen Renne, Höllenstieg, views of the Harz foreland, Brocken, Harz narrow-gauge railway, Harz National Park with its unspoilt nature -
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Good physical condition required, steep climbs (Höllenstieg), day tour
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Hiking map "Middle Harz"
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Planet Trail Wernigerode
Through space in 2 hours
A walk along the approx. 5-kilometre-long Planet Trail gives you a fascinating insight into the world of our solar system and its vast dimensions.
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Refreshment stop
Restaurant "Christianental". The inn is located approx. 500 metres from the trail in the wildlife park -
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Christianental Wildlife Park, Wernigerode Castle, pleasure garden -
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Doable with normal fitness, suitable for families, some (steep) climbs
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“Hiking map with city map - Wernigerode”
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Wernigerode Fairytale Trail
Der Familiennachmittag ist gesichert
A fairytale trail with 8 stations on Grimm's fairytales and exciting event stations between the Hasseröder holiday park and the Kaiserturm. Ideal for children and young families.
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Refreshment stop
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Worth seeing
Marvellous view of Wernigerode and the Harz foreland from the Kaiserturm (Rapunzel Tower). -
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Doable with normal fitness, suitable for families, some (steep) climbs, only partly suitable for pushchairs -
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Map recommendation "Hiking map with city map - Wernigerode"
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City Eco Trail Wernigerode
Discover hidden biotopes in the city
The City Eco Trail leads visitors through Wernigerode and reveals hidden biotopes that are not recognisable at first glance.
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Refreshment stop
In the entire city area of Wernigerode. -
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A tour of discovery around the historic centre of Wernigerode. -
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Doable with normal fitness, suitable for families, walk -
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Map recommendation “Hiking map with city map - Wernigerode”
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Brown trout adventure trail
On the trail of Wernigerode's heraldic animal
The brown trout adventure trail is the perfect way to learn lots of interesting facts about the heraldic animal of Wernigerode and the Harz district.
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Refreshment stop
Excursion restaurant "Rote Mühle" on the heights of Reddeber -
Worth seeing
Starting at the "Harzkristall" glass factory, the trail runs along the Holtemme to Wernigerode. -
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Doable with normal fitness, suitable for families, with information boards on brown trout -
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Map recommendation "Middle Harz"
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Fish ladders circular hiking trail
Along the Holtemme & Zillerbach
This circular hiking trail takes you along the most beautiful viewpoints around Wernigerode and along the Holtemme and Zillierbach rivers through the town.
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Refreshment stop
Forest inn "Armeleuteberg" -
Worth seeing
Through the town and the Mühlental, the Kühnenkopf through the district of Hasserode back to the town centre. -
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Doable with normal fitness, suitable for families, some climbs -
Card recommendation
Map recommendation "Hiking map with city map - Wernigerode"
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Guided hikes
Hiking tour operator
In the Harz Mountains it is possible to walk alone. With a hiking group you have the advantage of having a professional guide with you. Explanations about the fauna and flora of the national park are included. There are various providers of guided hikes in Wernigerode and Schierke.
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The hike #wildewege
Guided hiking tours in the Harz Mountains
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Hiking offers of the Harzklub
Guided hikes of the Harzklub, public dates to hike along
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Hikes in the national park
Guided hikes with rangers of the national park
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Guided hikes
Hikes with Torsten Bartkowiak through the Harz Mountains
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Tips for hiking in the Harz Mountains
Current information & service
Trails are closed from time to time in the Harz National Park because they are being renewed or there is a risk of trees breaking. To help you find your way through the forest anyway, the tips on navigation using UTMS and maps will help you.
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Current information
Road closures in the Harz National Park
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News page for the Harz Mountains
Closures, closed forest restaurants, news about hiking
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The forest is calling
Information on the current situation of the forest in the Harz Mountains
Initiative “Der Wald ruft”
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Tips UTM coordinates & GPS devices
Practical tips on using UTM coordinates on hiking maps and navigating with a GPS device in the Harz forests.
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Material for planning hikes
in our online shop
Maps for planning a hiking tour in Schierke or Wernigerode are available in our online shop.
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Themed trails in the Harz Mountains
Hiking trails in and through the Harz Mountains on specific themes: pilgrimages on the Harz Monastery Hiking Trail or the Via Romea Germanica, experiencing history on the Harz Border Trail or crossing the Harz Mountains on the Harz Witches' Trail.