Hiking Routes

In the surroundings of Blankenburg, the most beautiful hiking trails in the region are waiting to be discovered by you. Mysterious trails lead you through old trees and fragrant pine forests which alternate with rocky trails, cultural highlights and wonderful views.

The attractive location that is between Mount Brocken and the Bode Gorge are surrounded by numerous hiking stamps from the Harzer Wandernadel, which make Blankenburg the ideal "base camp" for your hiking holiday. Many hiking stamps can be found within a short distance of Blankenburg.

Long distance hiking trails such as the Harz Monastery Hiking Trail (Harzer Klosterwanderweg), the E11 hiking trail, the German Emperors and Kings Trail (Deutscher Kaiser & Könige) and the Devil’s Wall (Teufelsmauer Stieg) lead directly through the city.  

With the Harz Holiday Ticket you can use the public buses free of charge and "shorten" your hike.
Let’s go!

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Large circular trail

Sandstone Caves

Hike through a unique landscape in the Harz – the forest area of Heers.
Distance: 10.3 km 
Walking time: 2h 50 min 
Difficulty level: medium 
Signposted: 
Harzer Wandernadel 
No. 80 Regenstein Castle 
No. 81 Sandstone Caves
No. 82 Regenstein Mill

Large circular trail

Devil’s Wall

Discover the legendary Devil’s Wall (Teufelsmauer) between "Großvaterfelsen" in Blankenburg (Harz) and "Hamburger Wappen" near Timmenrode.

Distance: 7.6 km
Distance: 2h 30 min 
Difficulty level: medium 
Signposted:
Harzer Wandernadel 
No. 74 Hamburger Wappen 
No. 76 Großvaterfelsen

Geological hiking trail

Geological peculiarities as well as remnants of the old former mines and interesting relics from the history of the monastery can be discovered on this 4.5 km hiking trail around the Michaelstein Monastery. Following the symbol with crystal and ammonite, hikers get an insight into 400 million years of the earth's history and development at easily accessible geological outcrops. The starting point of the tour is the Michaelstein Monastery.

Distance: 4.5 km 
Walking time: 1h 20 min 
Difficulty level: medium 
Signposted: 

View the Tour

Mini circular walk through the Stiftungswald

This small circular route invites you to get to know a small part of the forest and some of its special features better. Five stations which offer special views provide clear information about forests.

Distance: 2.0 km
 Walking time: 40 min 
Difficulty level: light 
Signposted: 

Klippentour

This hike leads up to the Harz Mountains, along the "Otto Ebert Bridge", which spans the railway tracks of the popular Rübeland Railway, and through the once important mining area "Braunesumpf" - you will discover a very varied landscape here.

Distance: 12.2 km 
Walking time: 3h 30 min 
Difficulty level: medium
Signposted:
Harzer Wandernadel 
No. 79 Otto-Ebert-Brücke

Historic circular walk

Step by step you will learn about the Counts of Regenstein who once ruled large parts of the northern Harz from Regenstein Castle and about the Michaelstein Monastery where the Cistercian monks lived in the Middle Ages; plus how the city of Blankenburg got its name.

Distance: 12.3 km
Walking time: 3h 15 min 
Difficulty level: light 
Signposted:  
Harzer Wandernadel
No. 59 Michaelstein Monastery
No. 80 Regenstein Castle

Heimburg circular walk

A varied tour which offers deep insights into forest life and geological history, as well as commanding magnificent views of the Harz foothills.

Distance: 4.8 km 
Walking time: 1h 30 min
Difficulty level: light 
Signposted:

Harzer Wandernadel 
Special Stamp: Bärenstein

Hüttenrode circular walk
via Harzer Hexenstieg

The Hüttenrode circular trail leads along the most famous hiking trail in the Harz Mountains, the "Harzer Hexenstieg". Comfortable, wide paths through the foundation forest alternate with the idyllic path that wind along the dam and the Bode River, as well as with the expanse of the Harz landscape on the high Harz plain.

Distance: 14.4 km 
Walking time: 4h 00 min 
Difficulty level: middle 
Signposted: 

Harzer Monastery hiking trail

Pilgrimage through the Harz Mountains - discover monasteries, abbeys, churches and charming nature along this 95 kilometre trail.

Distance: 95.0 km (of which 12.5 km in the Blankenburg area) 
Walking time: approximately 10 hours 
Difficulty level: medium 
Signposted: Symbol Klosterwanderweg

Small circular route

Sandstone Caves

This circular route takes you on a short journey to the top hiking destinations in the Heers forest area, at the foot of the mighty Regenstein Rock.

Distance: 4.8 km
 Walking time: 1h 30 min 
Difficulty level: light 
Signposted:
Harzer Wandernadel
No. 80 Regenstein Castle
No. 81 Sandstone Caves
No. 82 Regenstein Mill

Small circular trail

Devil’s Wall

This challenging scrambling trail is an insider tip for all sporty hikers. It runs along the shady North Slope path, through narrow crevasses and over the bizarre rocky ridge.

Distance: 4.5 km
 Walking time: 1h 20 min 
Difficulty level: medium
 Signposted:
Harzer Wandernadel
No. 76 Großvaterfelsen

Panoramic hiking trail

This trail connects the Devil's Wall and Michaelstein Monastery and offers wonderful scenic views.

Distance: 9.0 km
 Walking time: 3h 
Difficulty level: medium - hard 
Signposted:
Harzer Wandernadel
No. 76 Großvaterfelsen
No. 78 Baroque Castle Garden
No. 59 Klostergrund Michaelstein

Pram and push chair circuit

Everyone can really come here: the baby in the stroller, the little ones with the balance wheels on their bikes and of course grandma and grandpa. This easy path through Heidelberg on the Devil’s Wall is characterized by very gentle, barely noticeable climbs on wide forest paths with mostly firm ground. Nevertheless, your stroller should be suitable for terrain because some tree roots need to be overcome in places.

Distance: 6.8 km
 Walking time: 1h 50 min 
Difficulty level: light
Signposted:

Duke’s tour

This XXL hiking tour requires good physical condition. Not only the distance of 20 km is considerable but there is a climb of over 400 meters uphill which could easily compete with an ascent of the Brocken.

Distance: 19.4 km 
Walking time: 5h 45 min 
Difficulty level: hard 
Signposted:
Harzer Wandernadel
No. 59 Klostergrund Michaelstein
No. 79 Otto-Ebert-Brücke
No. 87 Volkmarskeller
No. 77 Luisenburg Ruin

Circular hiking trail Börnecke

Fragrant pine forests, heather and picturesque fruit tree avenues alternate on this easy hike with beautiful views of the Harz foreland and Mount Brocken.

Distance: 7.4 km 
Walking time: 2h
Difficulty level: medium 
Signposted:

Circular hiking trail Cattenstedt - Wienrode - Timmenrode

This easy circular hiking trail connects the villages of Cattenstedt, Wienrode and Timmenrode on easy paths through promising scenic meadows and along gnarled, old fruit tree, through the lovely Hasen Valley (Hasental). In the well kept rural villages you will find some refreshments for your hike.

Distance: 8.9 km
Walking time: 2h 15 min 
Difficulty level: light 
Signposted:

Circular hiking trail Osterholz Derenburg

This hike through extensive deciduous and gentle rolling pine forests surprises with its beautiful views from Thyrstein towards Regenstein Castle with the silhouette of Wernigerode Castle standing proud in front of Mount Brocken and the Harz Mountains.

Distance: 12.5 km 
Walking time: 3h 10 min 
Difficulty level: light 
Signposted:

Devil’s Wall

The Devil’s Wall (Teufelsmauer) is a rock formation made of hard sandstone from the Upper Cretaceous period that stretches from Blankenburg to Ballenstedt on the northern edge of the Harz Mountains.

Distance: 25 km 
Walking time: approximately 7h 30 min 
Difficulty level: medium  
Signposted:

Harzer Wandernadel
No. 74 Hamburger Wappen
No. 76 Großvaterfelsen

Contact

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38889 Blankenburg (Harz)

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