- 1:45 h
- 6.37 km
- 157 m
- 157 m
- 270 m
- 407 m
- 137 m
- Start: Kaiserpfalz parking lot
- Destination: Kaiserpfalz parking lot
The circular route is 6 kilometers long and connects the old town of Goslar and the former Rammelsberg ore mine. These two areas were the first to become a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Harz.
The landscape looks like a natural landscape but has changed significantly over several thousand years due to mining.
Mining at Rammelsberg ended in 1988. Nature has reclaimed many parts of the landscape. The hike passes through a landscape shaped by humans. However, it is still a hike through beautiful nature.
The highlight of the hike is the Rammelsberg visitor mine and the Herzberger pond, a beautiful forest lake with a lovely natural swimming pool.
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Directions
From the cathedral forehall directly at the Kaiserpfalz parking lot, you walk along the city wall to the meadows at the old mining village. From there you go up to the Maltermeister Tower at Rammelsberg. Then continue down the Schmiedeweg to the former Rammelsberg ore mine. From there you come through Rammelsberger street to the old miners' district at Frankenberg and back to the parking lot at Kaiserpfalz.
Equipment
Day hiking backpack (approx. 20 liters) with rain cover, sturdy and comfortable footwear, weather-appropriate and durable clothing, if necessary telescopic poles, sun and rain protection, provisions and drinking water, first aid kit, mobile phone.
Directions & Parking facilities
The Kaiserpfalz parking lot (NORTH) is paid.
The Goslar train station is located on the edge of the historic old town.
Author
Lea Dirks
Organization
UNESCO-Welterbe im Harz
License (master data)
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
Visit the Rammelsberg visitor mine and the museum restaurant Casino. There you can eat and drink something.
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