Magdeburger Weg in the Harz: 8 years of closure finally over!

Magdeburger Weg in the Harz: 8 years of closure finally over!

The Magdeburg Way in the Harz recently opened its doors again to hiking enthusiasts. After eight years of closure, which was necessary in 2017 due to massive storm damage and dangerous dead wood, visitors can now enjoy the picturesque section that connects Altenau with Torfhaus. On the occasion of the official release by Lower Saxony's Environment Minister Christian Meyer and National Park Director Roland Pietsch at the beginning of September 2023, things started straight away on the freshly cleared path.

The closure has affected not only hikers but also forestry workers, who found risky conditions due to fallen trees and unstable trunks. During this time, hikers had to accept a detour via the Bloch loop in order to reach their destination on the approximately 150 kilometer long route Harzer Hexenstieg to reach. A circumstance that has certainly increased many people's anticipation of acquiring property in the Harz.

Tourist significance of the Magdeburger Weg

The re-accessible Magdeburger Weg is not only of great importance for hikers, but also strengthens the tourist appeal of the region. Guests from Lower Saxony and Saxony-Anhalt in particular can be pleased about the retreat of the dead wood, as the section is considered scenic. The reopening also benefits local restaurants, farmers with holiday apartments and other providers in rural areas, who are now hoping for increased visitor interest.

A holistic hiking experience

If you want to experience hiking in the Harz to its full extent, you can take advantage of an all-round, worry-free package that offers additional highlights. This includes, for example, the Ride on the historic steam-powered Brocken Railway. The individual hiking trip on the Harzer Hexenstieg includes seven nights with breakfast, luggage transfers and even an overnight stay on the Brocken itself.

• Preis pro Person im Doppelzimmer: ab 710 €
• Preis pro Person im Einzelzimmer: ab 820 €

The experience is rounded off with packed lunches, tourist tax, tickets for the Brockenbahn and a hiking certificate, as well as daily accessibility from 8:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. So nothing stands in the way of an unforgettable stay.

Cultural experiences in the Harz

The hiking holiday is rounded off by the possibility Cultural and hiking temple tours to experience through the Harz. These tours, initiated by the Harz author Kathrin R. Hotowetz, offer over 100 locations from her novel series “In the Shadow of the Witches”. Many of these places are equipped with stamp boxes that show special motifs and invite you to collect them.

Overall, it turns out that all the trails in the Harz appeal not only to hikers, but also to those interested in culture and families with children. The nature, geology, history and cultural aspects of the Harz invite to be discovered. With the reopened Magdeburger Weg and the diverse offerings, nothing stands in the way of an adventure in the Harz Mountains!