Harz Mountains Day Trip HarzLei2023
ID: GYG396537-778819
Category:
Country: Germany
Duration:
08:00 hours
Description
Experience the Harz Mountains in one day with monastery ruins, former border installations on the Brocken, a Moorland hike, wonderful medieval towns and much more.
Visit Bad Lauchstädt Castle and spa facilities. Go to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Walkenried Monastery Ruins, take a small trek to Moorland from the National Park Center, Torfhaus and stop in Ilsenburg and Wernigerode (town hall).
Get beautiful views of the Harz Mountains and its exposed low mountain range surrounded by flatland. See the oldest mining region in Germany. Discover a natural paradise with the Harz National Park and in the center, the 1141 meter high Brocken Peak. Hear legends and myths from prehistoric times to the present from your local guide.
Head to the Walkenried monastery ruins, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Go on a small Moorland hike in Torfhaus, where you will hopefully get a view of Brocken if the weather is good. On an extensive round trip by comfortable van transportation around the Harz summit, get to know the tranquil towns of Ilsenburg and Wernigerode.
Enjoy free time during the day and taste local delicacies and specialties along the way. Make your way back to Leipzig after a lovely day.
Highlights
- Visit Bad Lauchstädt Castle and spa facilities
- Explore the Walkenried Monastery Ruins (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Hike on a small trail from the National Park Center
- Stop in Ilsenburg and Wernigerode
Guiding languages
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.
