Attractions in Südharz
Highlights
The Kaiser Otto Ridge Route leads over the mountain ridge between Sangerhausen and Bennungen, on the northern edge of the Goldene Aue in the Karst ...
On the Selketal-Stieg you experience pure nature and culture on a beautiful route through the Lower Harz. Through the ancestral land of the ...
At the beginning briefly steep but then gradually easy, the route leads from Stolberg to the largest iron double cross in the world, the ...
Once crisscrossing through the region, the first Tour de Südharz Kyffhäuser 2020 took place. Here you can experience the route yourself once more.
Circular hike in Rottleberode - from the castle pond to Grasburg and back.
Tough climbs, winding descents, a bit of cobblestones and the largest iron double cross in the world. All this combines this route.
From the castle, the circular route leads along princely promenades and past mining relics through the Natura 2000 area "Beech Forests around ...
Flatland enthusiasts feel just as at home on this route as those who prefer some hills. And quite often, the Kyffhäuser is in sight.
Nowhere else has the idea of the Reformation spread so quickly and inspired people as in Nordhausen and the South Harz region.
The "Eiffel Tower of the Harz", built in 1896, is presented in the form of a 38 m high iron double cross.
Discover the region
But it's not just outdoor enthusiasts who get their money's worth in this area: the Südharz also has a lot to offer in terms of culture. The UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Quedlinburg and Walkenried Monastery, for example, are highlights. Here you can immerse yourself in times long past and experience history at first hand.
The South Harz also has many culinary delights to offer: Be sure to try the traditional Harz cheese or enjoy hearty dishes such as rouladen or bratwurst with sauerkraut.
And what to do if it rains? No problem! The Südharz has numerous museums, theatres and concert halls - here you are sure to find something to suit your taste!
By the way, it is particularly beautiful in spring when the fruit trees are in blossom and in autumn when the forests turn into a sea of colour.
Summarising, it can be said that the Südharz is worth a trip and offers something to suit every taste. Whether you are a nature lover or a culture lover - you are guaranteed to get your money's worth here. We recommend that you take a look at our travel guide for even more exciting tips for your stay in the Southern Harz!
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