Discover the Harz border trail at the Berghotel Hohegeiß

The Harz border trail takes you along the former inner-German border through the beautiful nature of the Harz Mountains. This historic 75-kilometre hiking route runs along old border fortifications and offers insights into the past of a divided nation. Sometimes on cosy paths, sometimes on the concrete slabs of the colonnade path. The Harzklub has signposted the entire route. Information boards provide information about biotopes worthy of protection and historical sites along the way. The Berghotel Hohegeiß is the ideal stopover during your adventure on this unique route. Remember to order a packed lunch, as there are no refreshment stops along the way.

Stage: Walkenried - Hohegeiß

This stage of the Harz Border Trail begins in Walkenried and ends in the mountain village of Hohegeiß. The beautiful hike is 18.2 kilometres long and takes about 5 hours. It can be ideally combined with a visit to the Cistercian Museum Walkenried Monastery and the UNESCO World Heritage Centre Walkenried connect.

Our accommodation recommendation for Walkenried is the Walkenried hunting lodge.

Stage: Braunlage - Hohegeiß

This stage of the Harz Border Trail runs from Braunlage to Hohegeiß. The route is 13.5 kilometres long and takes about 3 hours and 45 minutes. On the way you come to the Ring of remembrance and on Open-air border museum over. You can also visit the charming Sorge railway station buildingwhich houses a small border museum (open from 01.05. - 02.11.2024Wednesdays and Saturdays from 11:00 to 16:00). For an overnight stay in Braunlage we recommend the Country Hotel Villa Foresta.

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