Round hike Quedlinburg – Westerhausen – Quedlinburg

12.32 km long
Round trip
Difficulty: difficult
Condition: difficult
Hikes
  • 3:05 h
  • 12.32 km
  • 79 m
  • 79 m
  • 121 m
  • 200 m
  • 79 m
  • Start: Wipertistraße / junction Langenbergstraße
  • Destination: Waterworks

Discover Quedlinburg on a round hike of about 11 km via Westerhausen.

From Quedlinburg, follow the signs of the hiking trail German Kings and Emperors of the Middle Ages to Westerhausen. On the way, there are beautiful views towards Altenburg and the Harz. In good weather, you can see the Brocken.

In Westerhausen, you initially walk along a garden area. Almost at the end of the garden area, go straight ahead and from here follow the circular trail R2 towards Quedlinburg (Forsthaus Rennplatz, Rennplatz, Eselstall, Altenburg). On the Altenburg is the Altenburgwarte (a watchtower from the Middle Ages). The watchtower is accessible, but the lower half is pitch dark / not lit – flashlight required! From the watchtower you have a beautiful view towards the Harz and the town. From here, follow the green cross marking through the Brühl to the waterworks towards the town center.

Harz: Magische Gebirgswelt
Harz: Magische Gebirgswelt

Good to know

Pavements

Asphalt
Street
Trail
Gravel
Path

Best to visit

suitable
Depends on weather

Directions

From Quedlinburg, follow the signs of the hiking trail German Kings and Emperors of the Middle Ages to Westerhausen. On the way, there are beautiful views towards Altenburg and the Harz. In good weather, you can see the Brocken.

In Westerhausen, you initially walk along a garden area. Almost at the end of the garden area, go straight ahead and from here follow the circular trail R2 towards Quedlinburg (Forsthaus Rennplatz, Rennplatz, Eselstall, Altenburg). On the Altenburg is the Altenburgwarte (a watchtower from the Middle Ages). The watchtower is accessible, but the lower half is pitch dark / not lit – flashlight required! From the watchtower you have a beautiful view towards the Harz and the town. From here, follow the green cross marking through the Brühl to the waterworks towards the town center.

Equipment

Sun hat, rain protection, packed lunch, flashlight

Directions & Parking facilities

Wipertistraße 9, 06484 Quedlinburg

Additional information

You can recognize the trail markings by the crown (Hiking Trail German Kings and Emperors), the circular trail R2 (green) and a green cross

Author

Harzer Tourismusverband

Organization

Harz: Magische Gebirgswelt

License (master data)

License: Attribution, ShareAlike

Safety guidelines

steep descent from the Altenburg

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Contact

Round hike Quedlinburg – Westerhausen – Quedlinburg
Welterbestadt Quedlinburg