--- title: "Winter hiking trail \"Narrow-Gauge Railway View\" (Benneckenstein)" url: "https://www.harzinfo.de/en/tour/winter-hiking-trail-narrow-gauge-railway-view-benneckenstein" description: "A small and scenic circular route with many viewpoints of Benneckenstein and the Harz narrow-gauge railway. Diverse refreshment options in the town center offer hikers a chance to recharge during their exploration around Benneckenstein." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://img.oastatic.com/img2/43535773/max/variant.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Harzinfo > Experiences > Tour" --- GPX Share Winter hiking trail "Narrow-Gauge Railway View" (Benneckenstein) ================================================================ - 3.76 km long - Round trip - Difficulty: easy - Condition: very easy - Winter walking Benneckenstein in winter Winter landscape above in the Harz Winter landscape at the top of the Harz Winter landscape above in the Harz Winter landscape up in the Harz Winter landscape up in the Harz - 0:57 h - 3.76 km - 40 m - 40 m - 513 m - 553 m - 40 m - - Start: Hiking car park "Alte Eiche" (exit of Benneckenstein towards Tanne) - Destination: Hiking car park "Alte Eiche" (exit of Benneckenstein towards Tanne) Scenic circular route. Hiking car park "Alte Eiche" (exit of Benneckenstein towards Tanne) – right along Tanner Holz to the industrial area "Lehmkuhlen" – onward to the gondola pond via Brennereiweg back to the starting point. A small and scenic circular route with many viewpoints of Benneckenstein and the Harz narrow-gauge railway. Diverse refreshment options in the town center offer hikers a chance to recharge during their exploration around Benneckenstein. Read more Good to know ------------ Pavements Gravel (51%) Trail (3%) Asphalt (21%) Unknown (25%) Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Directions The winter hiking trail runs along the edge of Tanner Holz forest. After about 400 m, you have a fantastic view on the right side of Benneckenstein, wide meadows with horses, and the Harz narrow-gauge railway. Further along the way, after about 300 m, you can enjoy a great view of Benneckenstein station and Kalles riding stables. The path continues along the forest road to the "Lehmkuhlen" industrial area, and after another 900 m, you cross the railway tracks at Zollhäuserstraße. After about 50 m, passing a residential house on the right, the path turns sharply right. You leave the cemetery entrance on your left and follow the path to Heinrich-Nettesheim-Weg, just before the next railway crossing. This leads hikers about 100 m along the railway tracks, and again you get a great view of the Benneckenstein district with its Harz narrow-gauge railway, horse paddocks, riding stables, and station. Passing two sports fields, you reach the Benneckenstein school, and before the gondola pond, keep to the right and continue on Brennereiweg towards the station. At the station, a short detour to the Benneckenstein Tourist Information is possible before continuing right into Wernigeröder Straße. From there, you walk about 850 m along Wernigeröder Straße and return to your starting point. Read more Equipment Normal hiking equipment and warm clothing for icy temperatures. Read more Directions & Parking facilities **Getting there** **You can reach Benneckenstein by car** \- from Wernigerode via B244, turnoff Elbingerode B27 continuing to turnoff Königshütte B242 and in Tanne onto L98 \- from Braunlage via B242, turnoff Tanne onto L98 \- from Nordhausen via B4 to turnoff L98 Benneckenstein Read more **Parking**Small free hiking car park at the starting point. You also have the option to park in the town of Benneckenstein and choose a different starting point. Read more **Public transportation** You can reach the Harz town of **Benneckenstein** by bus of the **:** from the direction of Wernigerode from the direction of Blankenburg from the direction of Braunlage from the direction of Nordhausen or by the from Wernigerode or Nordhausen. **TIP:** **With the Harz holiday ticket you can travel free of charge throughout the entire Harz district.** HATIX - free use of the public bus lines of Harzer Verkehrsbetriebe, Q-Bus local transport company, Halberstädter Verkehrs-GmbH, as well as Verkehrsgesellschaft Südharz in the Harz district. More information is available at: Read more Additional information Tourist Information Elbingerode Markt 3 38875 Oberharz am Brocken OT Elbingerode Tel.: 03 94 54 / 89 48 7 www.oberharzinfo.de Read more Literature "Routes and stations of the narrow-gauge railways in the Harz" Author: Jürgen Steimecke Publisher Söhnke Streckel  ISBN 978-3-935971-93-5 Read more Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author Touristic highlights on the winter hiking trail: \- Beautiful panoramic views of the town \- Paths along the Harz narrow-gauge railway \- Kalles riding stables with carriage and omnibus rides and horseback rides in the lovely surroundings \- Vintage car museum with vehicle, camping, and toy exhibitions over 1700 m² Those arriving by bus or the Harz narrow-gauge railway can start the hike at the bus stop or directly at the station. Both are located right next to each other. Read more Safety guidelines Sturdy footwear and for those who feel uncertain when winter hiking, we recommend carrying hiking and ski poles. Read more Map Bike and hiking map "To the Brocken" 1:25000; ISBN 978-3-86973-096-7 Read more Nearby ------ View on map - Event - Christmas market - Place of interest - Other entertainment - Other entertainment - Other entertainment - Tours 7.14 km - Winter walking 3.52 km - Winter walking 2.41 km - Winter walking **outdooractive** Contact Oberharz am Brocken Download GPX file - -