Walking guide to the Harz Mountains – Germany, Europe

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Cover

Paperback - Laminated

Published

1 Jan 1994

Edition

First

ISBN

9781852841492

ISBN (10)

1852841494

Size

17.2 x 11.6 x 1.5cm

Weight

170g

Pages

144

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1 Jan 1994

Walking in the Harz Mountains

Including walks from the Harz narrow gauge railway by Colin Speakman, Fleur Speakman

The 30 walking routes in the guidebook are through Germany’s most northerly mountains, the Harz Mountains, located in central Germany, in Europe, between Hannover and Leipzig. The walks are mainly within the Hochharz National Park - some accessed from the area's narrow-gauge steam railway. More...

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Seasons

Spring, summer and autumn.

Centres

South from Hannover and Magdeburg, east from Leipzig. Towns in the Harz are Goslar, Bad Harzburg Read More... and Nordhausen.

Difficulty

Mountains rise to 1100m, so Harz mountain walking is no harder than that in the English Lake Read More... District.

Must See

Rolling hills in the Hochharz National Park, a protected nature reserve.

The Harz Mountains, Germany's most northerly mountainous region, is a paradise for walkers. As rich in natural beauty as in legend, this is one of the most accessible areas in Germany for the walker. It is easy to reach by road and rail from North Sea ports, is served by excellent local transport, offers a choice of accommodation and is criss-crossed by superbly waymarked forest and hill paths - all of which make walking a delight even for the least experienced.

Saxon Kings and Princes sought minerals in the region, creating towns whose medieval splendour survives. Around the legendary Brocken is one of Europe's newest and most distinctive National Parks. Wild boar, deer and wild cats still roam the ancient forests and deep gorges.

You'll also find Europe's largest and most extensive narrow-gauge steam railway network, a delight for rail-buffs and nostalgics alike, providing superb, car-free access to some of the area's finest walking country.