Attractions in Nordharz
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Always along the former inner-German border … over nearly 100 impressive kilometers: the Harz Border Route leads directly to the testimonies of ...
From Amsterdam through the Harz and the Mark Brandenburg to Masuria (Saxony-Anhalt area)
Official route description - Stage 17The approximately 2,200-kilometer-long pilgrimage route "VIA ROMEA GERMANICA" from Stade to Rome on its route ...
Hornburg – Göddeckenrode – Wülperode – Wernrode – Abbenrode – Eckertal – Ilsenburg – Veckenstedt – Wasserleben – Berßel – Osterwieck – ...
On just under 56 km between monasteries and witches
The Harz Border Trail leads us along the former inner-German border past old border installations from Ilsenburg over the Brocken to Walkenried.
Feel a bit like Paris - Roubaix, just not as extreme. The cozy hell of the northern Harz, with gentle hills, cobblestones, and plenty of views of ...
The Europaroute, or D-Route 3, runs right through Germany from the Dutch to the Polish border.
Mountains, beautiful town passages, winding roads, long descents. This route makes the heart of a road cyclist beat faster
Until 2024, the Harz Monastery Hiking Trail ran between the two World Heritage sites Goslar and Quedlinburg. In spring 2024, the trail will be ...
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For outdoor enthusiasts, there are many opportunities to get active: Hiking on the Brocken or the many hiking trails through the Harz National Park, cycling along the river valleys of the Bode or Ilse, and skiing and snowboarding in winter on the Wurmberg.
In Nordharz you can also find culinary specialities such as game dishes from local hunts and handmade chocolates from Confiserie Felicitas in Wernigerode.
If it rains, for example, you can take a trip to the Blankenburg Adventure Museum or visit a guided tour of the Heimkehle stalactite cave. A relaxing day in one of the thermal baths such as Sole-Therme Bad Suderode is also recommended.
However, the best place to be in good weather is on the Brocken summit with its breathtaking panoramic view over the entire Harz region. Here you should definitely book early, as demand is very high.
North Harz, district of Harz is definitely worth a trip and offers something for everyone. With this travel guide, you are well equipped to make the most of your stay.
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