Built between November 2014 to March 2015, the Baumwipfelpfad Harz running across the lush green Cold Valley at a height of approximately 30 meters (98 feet). First of its kind in Lower Saxony, this pathway with a wooden floor was opened to the public in May 2015. By 2020, the facility is also expected to have a tree monorail that will have a length of 1000 meters (3280 feet). The said monorail will supposedly spectacular views of the greenery and low mountain ranges.
Opened in 1929, the Burgberg Cable Car or it is referred to as Burgbergseilbahn in German is renowned for transporting approximately eighteen people per gondola to the top of the summit. The length of the the the cable here is 483 meters (1584 feet) and they can cover the distance to the top of the mountain range in approximately three minutes. From there, visitors can either enjoy hiking or marvel at the spectacular views of attractions such as the Canossa column, which was erected to honor Chancellor Bismarck.
Arboretum Bad Grund is a lovely arboretum in Bad Grund that houses a huge collection of 600 different species of woody plants from various parts of the world. The area is also popular amongst hiking and walking enthusiasts. The Arboretum Bad Grund is under observation of the Lower Saxon Forestry Commission and various experiments are conducted in the arboretum. It also conducts guided tours for visitors by prior appointments.
The Upper Harz Water Management Regale is one of the oldest and largest mining water management systems around the world. It covers roughly 200 square kilometres (77 square miles) and features several dams, reservoirs and ponds that have been built from the 16th Century. This landscape of over 100 ponds and water bodies offer picturesque views for hiking and biking trails along the Harz Mountain. The system, along with the Mines of Rammelsberg and the Historic Town of Goslar, are listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Goslar is steeped in mining heritage with the ores of the Rammelsberg mine having contributed largely to its economy.
The historic mine, Samson Pit in the Upper Harz region of central Germany has one of the oldest functioning man engines in world. Installed in 1837, the engine is driven by water power of the Rehberg Ditch. The engine consists of a large water wheel of 12 meters (39 feet) which drove the engine. In 1987 the American Society of Mechanical Engineers placed Samson Pit on the list of internationally historic engineering monuments. The mine rose to fame during the 18th-century due to its finds of rare and exotic minerals such as pyrargyrite, dyscrasite, various forms of calcite crystals and the very rare mineral, samsonite after which the pit is named.
The two legendary cliffs on the Brocken mountain in The Harz National Park are one of the landmark attractions in the region. These granite formations - the Teufelskanzel and Hexenaltar, otherwise known as “Devil’s Pulpit” and “Witches’ Altar,” has been associated with the legends of Walpurgis night that falls from April 30th to May 1st. It is believed that witches and the devil meet at these two rocks at night for demonic deals. This fascinating fable surely does attract visitors and hikers to take the trail that offers impressive landscape and a remarkable view of the surrounding mountains of the national park.
The spectacular Heerter See is an artificially created lake, known for its scenic vistas. The lake is also popular among the birdwatchers. You can spot a variety of migrating birds and local species. Sandpipers, cranes, cormorants, and ospreys are spotted among 300 other species of birds. There are well marked hiking trails near the lake for nature lovers.
The historic mine, Samson Pit in the Upper Harz region of central Germany has one of the oldest functioning man engines in world. Installed in 1837, the engine is driven by water power of the Rehberg Ditch. The engine consists of a large water wheel of 12 meters (39 feet) which drove the engine. In 1987 the American Society of Mechanical Engineers placed Samson Pit on the list of internationally historic engineering monuments. The mine rose to fame during the 18th-century due to its finds of rare and exotic minerals such as pyrargyrite, dyscrasite, various forms of calcite crystals and the very rare mineral, samsonite after which the pit is named.
The Harz/ Saxony-Anhalt Nature Park belongs to the Mansfeld-Sudharz and the Harz districts in the Saxony-Anhalt state of Germany. The primary geological feature of the Park is the Harz Mountains that take up most of the park that spans over 1660 square kilometers (640.92 square miles). The Ramberg massif is another important feature, and the park is maintained by the Harz Regional Association. As far as visitors are concerned, there are several hiking networks, as well as a few winter sports resorts on the mountains.
The Harz Nature Park is located in the southern region of the federal state of Lower Saxony in Germany. First established in 1960 the nature reserve covers an area of 790 square kilometers (305 square miles). The major chunk of the park’s geography consists of the Harz mountains and its densely forested slopes, bogs and creeks, and is home to beech and spruce trees. The nature park is a popular hiking destination, attracting avid nature lovers with a varied landscape that is home to diverse species of flora and fauna. With its deep valleys, lofty peaks and ponds, the Harz Nature Park of Lower Saxony is where nature thrives.
Harz National Park is a lovely place mostly covered in thick forests composed of spruce and beech, while some sections of the park boast granite outcroppings and mysterious bogs. The park is home to some rare animals, the most famous of which is the Eurasian lynx. Other rare animals include the European wildcat, Black Stork and the Dipper bird. The lynx actually disappeared from the park in the early 20th-Century when it was hunted to the brink of extinction, but in 1999 a project was undertaken to reintroduce the lynx to the area; while the cat is still very rare, lynx populations in the park now seem to be growing. Visitors to the park can explore the forested terrain on several trails, and there is also a center that educates visitors about the park's flora and fauna.
Ottofelsen is a well-known natural monument situated near the fringes of the town of Wernigerode in Germany. This tor is a part of the majestic Harz mountain range, and is located at an altitude of 584 meters (1916 feet). It is often hailed as one of the ultimate destinations for rock climbing, and is usually frequented by mountaineers. The site offers sweeping panoramic vistas of the neighboring mountains. Brocken - the highest peak of the Harz mountains - can also be seen looming in the distance on a clear day. Don't give this place a miss at any cost if you love adventure and outdoors!