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Osterwieck

Welcome to Osterwieck, a charming destination in the district of Harz, Germany. This picturesque town is known for its stunning geographical location and features as well as its historical sights.

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Attractions in Osterwieck


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Long Distance Hiking · Harz
Harz Border Route on the Green Belt
recommended route Difficulty moderate closed
Distance 91 km
Duration 22:30 h
Ascent 1,633 m
Descent 1,480 m

Always along the former inner-German border … over nearly 100 impressive kilometers: the Harz Border Route leads directly to the testimonies of ...

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from Harzer Tourismusverband,   Harz: Magische Gebirgswelt
Pilgrim Trail · Braunschweiger Land
VIA ROMEA GERMANICA / Hornburg - Osterwieck (GER16)
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 11.5 km
Duration 3:00 h
Ascent 84 m
Descent 60 m

Official route description - Stage 16The approximately 2,200-kilometer-long pilgrimage route "VIA ROMEA GERMANICA" from Stade to Rome on its route ...

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Via Romea Germanica
Hiking Trail · Braunschweiger Land
Great Circular Route "Hiking connects"
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 20.2 km
Duration 7:00 h
Ascent 172 m
Descent 170 m

Hornburg – Border Tower Rhoden – Fallsteinklause – Hoppenstedt – Willeckes Lust – Hornburg

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from Thomas Kempernolte, Elm-Freizeit,   Community
recommended route Difficulty T1 difficult
Distance 22 km
Duration 5:25 h
Ascent 165 m
Descent 26 m

Official route description - Stage 17The approximately 2,200-kilometer-long pilgrimage route "VIA ROMEA GERMANICA" from Stade to Rome on its route ...

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Via Romea Germanica
Bicycle Rides · Braunschweiger Land
Green Belt in the northern Harz foreland
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 55.2 km
Duration 5:00 h
Ascent 420 m
Descent 420 m

Hornburg – Göddeckenrode – Wülperode – Wernrode – Abbenrode – Eckertal – Ilsenburg – Veckenstedt – Wasserleben – Berßel – Osterwieck – ...

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from Thomas Kempernolte, Elm-Freizeit,   Community
Bicycle Rides · Elbe-Börde-Heide
ADAC border tour – up close at the border
Premium content Difficulty moderate
Distance 106.3 km
Duration 7:15 h
Ascent 170 m
Descent 260 m

Over more than 105 km, repeatedly crossing between Lower Saxony and Saxony-Anhalt: an exciting journey through German-German history

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from Tanja Ahrens,   ADAC Wanderführer
Long Distance Cycling · Braunschweiger Land
Harz Foreland Cycle Path
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 451 km
Duration 64:00 h
Ascent 3,174 m
Descent 3,122 m

Schladen – Hessen – Halberstadt – Quedlinburg – Meisdorf – Wippra – Sangerhausen – Tilleda – Nordhausen – Bad Sachsa – Fuhrbach – Duderstadt – ...

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from Thomas Kempernolte, Elm-Freizeit,   Community
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 120.1 km
Duration 6:15 h
Ascent 669 m
Descent 656 m

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 ...

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from Christian Schelauske,   Tourismusverband Südharz Kyffhäuser
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 20.4 km
Duration 5:10 h
Ascent 221 m
Descent 225 m

The Great Circular Route "Hiking Connects" runs along the scenic beauties of the "Kleiner Fallstein" between Hornburg and Osterwieck.

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from Harzer Tourismusverband,   Harz: Magische Gebirgswelt
Hiking Trail · Braunschweiger Land
Grenzturm-Runde
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 5.9 km
Duration 2:00 h
Ascent 90 m
Descent 90 m

The "Grenzturm-Runde" offers diverse landscapes, wide views, and different types of paths.

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from Thomas Kempernolte, Elm-Freizeit,   Community
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The town lies on the edge of the Harz Nature Park, offering a unique combination of city life and outdoor activities. The region is rich in forests, mountains and rivers - perfect for hiking or cycling through the beautiful countryside.

Sights relevant to tourism include Osterwieck Castle with its impressive Renaissance style and the historic market square with its 16th century half-timbered houses. Another highlight is St. Stephen's Church, whose tower is one of the highest in Lower Saxony.

Cultural highlights include the annual medieval festival on the castle grounds and various concerts and theatre performances as part of the town's cultural programme.

For culinary delights, a visit to one of the many restaurants or cafés around Osterwieck's market square is recommended. Here you can enjoy regional specialities such as kale with spelt or delicious apple pie.

In summer, there are numerous outdoor activities on offer such as hiking, cycling or swimming in the nearby outdoor pool. In winter, the surrounding area beckons with skiing and snowboarding on the slopes of the Harz Mountains.

Even when the weather is bad, there is plenty to discover in Osterwieck. For example, you can visit the local history museum or take a trip to Quedlinburg, another historic town in the Harz district.

It's hard to say where it's most beautiful in Osterwieck - each place has its own charm and history. But one thing is for sure: a visit to this enchanting town is definitely worth the trip!

Whether as a day trip or for a longer stay - our Travel Guide offers you all the information and travel tips you need around Osterwieck, Landkreis Harz. Discover the beauty of this unique place for yourself!

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  • October 19, 2025
    Bernd S. 
    April 05, 2025
    Während der Blüte der Adonisröschen zu empfehlen.
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    Written October 19, 2025
    Hiking Trail
    Adonis Flower Circuit
  • September 01, 2024
    Christian Jacobi 
    August 29, 2024
    Wirklich sehr schöne Etappe. Ich bin noch weiter bis Wasserleben gelaufen. Unterwegs hat man immer wieder einen schönen Blick zum Brocken und auch geschichtlich ist es sehr interessant, schließlich überquert man die ehemalige innerdeutsche Grenze. In Osterwieck gibt es wieder viele wunderschöne Fachwerkhäuser zu bewundern. Und wenn die Sonne zu sehr scheint wie bei meiner Tour, freut man sich über die vielen schattenspendenden Bäume.
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    Photo: Christian Jacobi, Community
    Photo: Christian Jacobi, Community
    Photo: Christian Jacobi, Community
    Written September 01, 2024
  • April 24, 2023
    Eva Aschendorf 
    April 23, 2023
    Die Tour ist wirklich wunderschön, sowohl der Weg nach Ilsenburg, als auch der Rückweg immer am Wasser entlang. Es gibt viele Stellen, wo man gern mal für ein Foto anhält. Wir haben noch einen kurzen Abstecher nach/zur Stapelburg eingebaut. Unterwegs gibt es viele schöne Stellen um mal eine Pause einzulegen - z.B. der Forellenteich in Ilsenburg. Ist gleich auf die Liste unserer Lieblingstouren gekommen und wird bestimmt mal wieder abgefahren :)
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    Written April 24, 2023
  • September 24, 2022
    Henry Frommert 
    September 24, 2022
    Sehr entspannte , in vielen Teilen naturbelassene , Stecke !
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    Written September 24, 2022
  • May 01, 2022
    Manuel Baerwinkel
    schön ist es hier
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    Written May 01, 2022
  • September 07, 2021
    FWSpass.de l Michael-Arthur Rieck
    August 11, 2021
    Insgesamt ist es ein schöner Weg!
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    Photo: FWSpass.de l Michael-Arthur Rieck, Community
    Photo: FWSpass.de l Michael-Arthur Rieck, Community
    Photo: FWSpass.de l Michael-Arthur Rieck, Community
    Written September 07, 2021
  • September 07, 2021
    FWSpass.de l Michael-Arthur Rieck
    August 11, 2021
    Insgesamt ist es ein schöner Weg! Hier mein Video: https://youtu.be/QydFQdair-Y
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    Written September 07, 2021
  • May 29, 2020
    Susanne Unger
    Schöne alte Wasserburg. Außenanlagen ganzjährig frei zu besichtigen, Burgführungen bei Veranstaltungen und auf Anfrage. http://www.burg-zilly.de
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    Festscheune zum Lichterfest
    Photo: Susanne Unger, Community
    Innenhof mit Fenstern der Amtsstube
    Photo: Susanne Unger, Community
    Eröffnung des Lichterfests
    Photo: Susanne Unger, Community
    Written May 29, 2020
    Lookout Tower
    Aussichtsturm
  • May 01, 2017
    Christian Essmann
    Schöne Runde durch teils sehr alten Obstbaumbestand und Buchenwald mit wenigen Steigungen. Die geologischen Punkte auf der Strecke sind interessant, wobei ich nicht überall Empfang hatte, um über die vorhandenen QR-Codes weiterführende Informationen abzurufen. Landschaftlich ist die Runde sehr empfehlenswert.
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    Written May 01, 2017

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