In the Harz Mountains, nature lovers can look forward to a true hiking paradise with thousands of kilometres of signposted trails. Here, marshy moors, mist-shrouded cliffs and peaks meet sun-drenched plateaus, brightly blooming mountain meadows, gently babbling streams and colourful deciduous forests.
A wide variety of hiking destinations invites you to take day trips into the nature of the Harz. Whether along adventurous paths on the Teufelsstieg trail over the “Bonebreaker” or through the Ilse Valley on the Heinrich Heine Trail – the climb to the Brocken, at 1,141 m the highest peak in northern Germany, is an essential part of many Harz holidays. Legends and myths surround the rugged cliffs of the Teufelsmauer, with their strange names. You can look forward to a great range of tours above and below ground, including in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Upper Harz Water Management System.