Waldhofmännchenweg as circular route
- 3:14 h
- 11.31 km
- 229 m
- 230 m
- 313 m
- 408 m
- 95 m
- Start: Parking lot at Alexisbad station
- Destination: Parking lot at Alexisbad station
Along the path, 18 wooden Waldhofmännchen await visitors with information about the nature park. In addition to the Waldhofmännchen, 11 newly designed information boards serve as forest education stations, providing interesting facts about the forest, forestry, and regional history.
Due to the playful transfer of knowledge, the hiking trail is particularly suitable for families with children.
The Waldhof Silberhütte was opened in 1998 on "Tree Day." Environmental education is the focus there. Topics include forest and forestry, mining, charcoal burning, and the regional history at the former smelting site. Naturally, there are also benches and play equipment on the extensive grounds. The operator is the Waldhofverein Silberhütte e. V.
The Regionalverband Harz is the operator of the Harz Nature Park and responsible for the UNESCO Global Geopark Harz · Braunschweiger Land · Ostfalen.
Good to know
Pavements
Best to visit
Directions
Directly on federal highway 242 at the exit of Alexisbad, the Waldhofmännchenweg and Selketalstieg gently ascend out of the Selke valley. Shortly before Hänichen, the Waldhofmännchenweg branches off from the Selketalstieg to the left and circles around the Mühlköpfe. An almost straight path section follows, called the "chimney line," leading to a historically informative viewpoint of Silberhütte. From there, it descends quite steeply and partly via stairs back into the Selke valley. After crossing the bridge over the Selke and the Selketalbahn line, the Waldhof in Silberhütte is reached.
With the Selketalbahn, you can travel back from Silberhütte to Alexisbad within one station. Alternatively, you can hike about 6.5 km further from Silberhütte roughly parallel to the district road back to the station in Alexisbad, passing by the engagement urn.
Equipment
Sturdy hiking shoes, weather- and hiking-proof clothing.
Directions & Parking facilities
Alexisbad via B185 from the northern Harz edge or B242 from the southern Harz edge
Silberhütte via B242 and L234
Alexisbad at the Selketalbahn station
Silberhütte at the Waldhof
HVB bus stop Alexisbad station, lines 33 and 38
HVB bus stop Silberhütte Silberblick, lines 33 and 38
HSB station Alexisbad, Selketalbahn
HSB station Silberhütte, Selketalbahn
Additional information
Harzgerode city information
Schlossplatz 3
06493 Harzgerode
Tel. 039484 7476123
stadtinfo@harzgerode.de
www.harzgerode.de
or via Regionalverband Harz e.V. at https://www.harzregion.de/de/naturpark/infotafeln/thematisch/waldhof-silberhuette.html
Literature
Waldhofmännchenweg flyer, published by Waldhofverein e. V. Information brochure of the city of Harzgerode, published by the city of Harzgerode Natura Tip 3 Selketal and mountain meadows near Stiege, published by Regionalverband Harz Geopoint 12 of landmark 10 Auerberg in the Geopark Harz, published by Regionalverband Harz
Author
Harzer Tourismusverband
Organization
Harz: Magische Gebirgswelt
License (master data)
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
Train and bus connections from start and end points are optimal.
Unfortunately, there are no dining options in Silberhütte, but there are several very well-equipped sheltered and covered rest areas at the Waldhof. Campfires and grill use can be registered with the Waldhofverein.
Also possible as a circular hike with an additional approx. 6.5 km back to Alexisbad.
Safety guidelines
Not passable in snow and ice, not cleared.
Map
Selketal - Bodetal, scale 1:25,000, Kommunalverlag Nordhausen Harzer Wandernadel, scale 1:50,000, Kommunalverlag Nordhausen
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