Our easy tours at a glance
Current disturbances
Current diversions, conditions & closures on the trails
UP in the HARZ can be found here here.
Buy "WANDERTIPPs" & support forest projects!
Do you already know our "WANDERTIPPs"?
A small hiking booklet with 12 different tour recommendations from easy to medium here UP in the HARZ.
Be inspired and at the same time support a forest project in our region with your proceeds of €1.50.
This booklet is available from our tourist information offices
We thank you because we care about our nature and our forest.
The Harz forest in transition
While the Harz was visited not long ago because of its lush abundance of tree trunks and its dense forest landscape, the forest has changed in recent years due to a clearly visible change.
At a height of 700 meters, where spruces predominate over beeches and oaks, bark beetles multiply and eat their way through the weakened tree population due to the climate and weather.
Therefore it was necessary to work against the damage through clever, nature-protecting steps and to prepare and professionally educate the hiking, thrill-seeking audience for what is to be expected.
When the previously hidden becomes visible…
The bald spots on the mountain slopes in turn allow a clear view of what has been hidden yet behind them: views of localities are exposed, far-reaching views of meadow slopes and paths are made possible.
Where spruce trees once stood densely, small seas of thimbles, for example, have looked for their place in the sun. The forest change will take place visibly in the coming years. Until then, however, it is worthwhile to capture the beautiful views and finally to say that it is unique – here UP IN THE HARZ.
