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Petersberg

Welcome to Petersberg, a destination in Saalekreis, Germany. This place is known for its idyllic location on the edge of the Harz Mountains and offers a variety of activities and sights.

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Attractions in Petersberg


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recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 4.7 km
Duration 1:12 h
Ascent 71 m
Descent 71 m

Small, very varied round in an idyllic environment on the outskirts of the city of Halle in Saxony-Anhalt. This short and entertaining hike in the ...

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from Lydia Bracker,   Community
Long Distance Hiking · Harz
European Long-Distance Trail E11
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 364.8 km
Duration 91:26 h
Ascent 2,649 m
Descent 2,882 m

From Amsterdam through the Harz and the Mark Brandenburg to Masuria (Saxony-Anhalt area)

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from Martin Fricke,   Reiseland Sachsen-Anhalt
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 28.8 km
Duration 7:00 h
Ascent 0 m
Descent 11 m

Demanding day route from the Handel city of Halle to the ancestral castle of the Saxon princely and royal house.

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from Matthias Beyersdorfer,   Reiseland Sachsen-Anhalt
recommended route Difficulty moderate closed
Distance 58.2 km
Duration 12:40 h
Ascent 175 m
Descent 164 m

Route created from my GPS recording of the hike on 2021-06-19. The altitude differences indicated here were recorded barometrically, further track ...

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from Benjamin Wasslowski,   Community
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 6.7 km
Duration 1:47 h
Ascent 39 m
Descent 38 m

Approx. 6km of impressive nature with exciting terrain, such as dry grasslands and porphyry gorges, along the Saale and across partly extensive sun ...

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from Heike Amthor,   Community
recommended route Difficulty easy Open
Distance 2.6 km
Duration 0:40 h
Ascent 74 m
Descent 73 m

Easy hike. Suitable for all fitness levels. Easily walkable paths. No special skills required.

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from Jens Bellmann,   Saale-Unstrut-Tourismus GmbH
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 24.8 km
Duration 1:40 h
Ascent 63 m
Descent 63 m

This route takes you along the Saale trail into the Brachwitzer Alps. After a crossing over the Saale, it returns on the other side back into the ...

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from Cathleen Scheiner,   Verliebt in Halle
Mountain Bike · Anhalt-Wittenberg
E11: Anhalt from Wörlitz to Teicha
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 67.7 km
Duration 5:48 h
Ascent 180 m
Descent 147 m

By bike over various long-distance and hiking routes from Berlin to Meckenheim.

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from Dirk Neubauer,   Community
Pilgrim Trail · Saale-Unstrut
From Halle (Saale) to Petersberg
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 21.3 km
Duration 5:26 h
Ascent 230 m
Descent 108 m

Halle (Saale) - Petersberg

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from Judith König,   Reiseland Sachsen-Anhalt
Bicycle Rides · Saale-Unstrut
Halle - Petersberg - Fuhne
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 26 km
Duration 1:45 h
Ascent 98 m
Descent 106 m

From Halle, head north over Petersberg to the Fuhne cycle path.

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from Cathleen Scheiner,   Verliebt in Halle
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Geographically, Petersberg is located on the eastern edge of the Harz Mountains and is crossed by the river Saale. The region is famous for its picturesque landscapes of rolling hills, forests and rivers.

For visitors, there are many tourist attractions to discover. The 16th-century Moritzburg Castle is a must-see for anyone interested in history, while the town church of St. Peter & Paul offers an insight into the architecture of times gone by.

Cultural highlights are also available: the annual music festival "Petersberger Kultursommer" attracts thousands of visitors every year, and the Petersberg Museum is dedicated to the history of the town and its art and craft traditions.

Culinary specialities are also plentiful - be sure to try the traditional Thuringian Rostbratwurst or enjoy a beer at one of the many local breweries.

The best outdoor activities can vary depending on the time of year - hiking in spring or autumn on the Harzer Hexen-Stieg or cycling through the surrounding villages in summer are popular options. In winter, there are ski resorts like Braunlage or Hohegeiß near Petersberg for skiing or snowboarding.

But what if it rains? No worries - visit the indoor swimming pool nearby or take a guided tour through the lower town of Quedlinburg and learn more about the history of this fascinating city.

And where is the most beautiful place in Petersberg? The view from the observation tower on Petersberg offers a breathtaking panoramic view of the surrounding landscape. Another highlight is a walk along the banks of the Saale at sunset.

Overall, Petersberg is definitely worth a trip for anyone who wants to enjoy nature, culture and culinary delights. As a Travel Guide, we recommend you explore this charming town in the heart of Germany!

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  • July 10, 2026
    Uta Hilbert 
    July 10, 2026
    Eine geniale Tages-Fahrradtour, die wir auf circa 40 km ausgeweitet haben. Unbedingt sollte man Abstecher durch die Schlossparks von Cösitz und Ostrau machen. Ein Höhepunkt war die Eisdiele von Priesdorf! Den Tag kann man wunderbar bei einem Abendessen im griechischen Restaurant El Kastro in Zörbig abschließen.
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    Written July 10, 2026
  • May 14, 2024
    Steffen Wagner
    May 14, 2024
    Sehr schöner Weg. Asphaltierter Weg Halle bis Gutenberg. Dann schöner, grüner Feldweg mit viel Natur ab Gutenberg. Schöner Blick zum Petersberg während der Wanderung.
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    Photo: Steffen Wagner, Community
    Photo: Steffen Wagner, Community
    Photo: Steffen Wagner, Community
    Photo: Steffen Wagner, Community
    Written May 14, 2024
  • April 10, 2023
    Jessica Lackmann
    Man kann auch durch den Hexenwanderweg gehen, sehr schön gemacht, aber Vorsicht, da sind viele Dornen ;)
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    Written April 10, 2023
  • May 24, 2022
    - Tourist
    Eine sehr schöne Wanderung, die man auch gut, schon auf dem E 11 in Petersberg, beginnen kann.
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    Photo: - Tourist, Community
    Photo: - Tourist, Community
    Photo: - Tourist, Community
    Written May 24, 2022
  • March 20, 2022
    Stadtgrau Katinka
    March 20, 2022
    Schöne und angenehme Runde auch im Frühling mit interessanten Orten. Der Hexenwanderweg hat mir dabei am Besten gefallen.
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    Written March 20, 2022
  • April 16, 2021
    Cornelius Wohlgemuth
    April 11, 2021
    Nette Runde. Leider viele Radfahrer und Spaziergänger.
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    Written April 16, 2021
  • August 20, 2020
    Piesi22
    Bin (zum Teil) die Strecke von Goslar nach Eisleben gelaufen. Der Weg ist sehr schön und führt einmal östlich am Harz vorbei. Dort empfiehlt es sich die Stempel zu sammeln die überall auf dem Weg liegen und mit denen man sich die Harzer Wandernadel verdienen kann. Wenn man aber aus dem Harz raus ist verliert die Etappe schnell an Reiz. VORSICHT ist geboten beim Abschnitt zwischen Wippra und Annarode. Der Weg ist dort zum einen schlecht ausgeschildert und kurz vor Annarode EXTREM zugewuchert. Wer eine Machete dabei hat kein Problem allen anderen empfehle ich dringend einen Umweg. (Stand August 2020)
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    Written August 20, 2020
    Long Distance Hiking
    European Long-Distance Trail E11

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