Connecting path "Himmel & Höhle" (HWN 88 & 9915)

Short facts

  • start: Parking spot at the Hermanns Cave
  • destination: Dam / Harzdrenalin
  • medium
  • 6,42 km
  • 1 hour 50 minutes
  • 141 m
  • 518 m
  • 402 m
  • 60 / 100
  • 60 / 100

best season

The connecting hiking trail "Himmel & Höhle" with a length of approx. 6.5 km offers you the perfect combination of nature experience and thrill. Experience the fascinating world of dripstone caves and be inspired by the exciting events in Harzdrenalin. An unforgettable adventure for the whole family!

Discover the connecting hiking trail "Himmel & Höhle" between Rübeland and the Rappbode Dam in the beautiful Harz Mountains! Immerse yourself in a world full of fascinating natural wonders and exciting events.

Begin your journey in the mysterious dripstone caves of Rübeland. A subterranean beauty awaits you here that will amaze you. Marvel at the intricately sculpted stalactites and stalagmites as you wander the winding passageways. An unforgettable experience for young and old!

But that is only the beginning. The connecting hiking trail "Himmel & Höhle" takes you further to the Rappbode Dam, where you can experience pure thrills.

But first you climb the zigzag path to the Hoher Kleef observation point, where you can expect a breathtaking view of the cave village of Rübeland and the Brocken panorama. Here you will also find the stamp no. 88 of the Harzer Wandernadel to capture your memory of this day. The short walk to the viewpoint at about 650m is challenging, but the reward is definitely worth it.

After this somewhat strenuous section, an easy hiking trail awaits you without much effort. Wide, paved paths lead you through the picturesque landscape of the Harz Mountains. Enjoy the tranquility and beauty of nature as you approach the next highlight.

The view of the imposing Rappbode Dam will inspire you. You can linger at various vantage points and enjoy the impressive scenery to the fullest. Unwind, have a short picnic and recharge your batteries for the rest of your hike.

At the end of the hike, another highlight awaits you near Harzdrenalin. Here you can climb the Solitair lookout tower and enjoy a spectacular panoramic view of the entire region. Feel the adrenaline rush as you cross the suspension bridge or fly over the reservoir with the megazipline and experience the Harz mountains from a completely new perspective.

And the best part? You don't have to worry about the return journey. A bus will take you back to where you started in comfort, leaving you free to focus on your adventures.

Don't miss the opportunity to immerse yourself in the fascinating world of the stalactite caves, to enjoy the Harz mountains in a relaxed manner with a short hike and to experience the pure thrill of Harzdrenalin at the end of the eventful day. Start your adventure today!

General information

Directions

Start your hike at the Hermanns Cave car park and follow the small signs "Himmel & Höhle".

Safety Guidelines

There are no known safety instructions.

On some sections of the route, short-term impairments, detours and road closures can occur at any time due to forest changes and storm damage. Inform yourself shortly before your hike.

Current information can be found here >

Equipment

Sturdy shoes, functional clothing, backpack provisions, sun and rain protection.

Don't forget to pack your (mobile phone) camera, the Harzer Wandernadel stamp booklet and, if necessary, binoculars.

Tip
  • Visit to one or both dripstone caves (Baumanns and Hermanns cave)
  • Viewpoint Hoher Kleef with stamp office
  • Rappbode Dam
  • Events from Harzdrenalin with special stamp of the Harzer Wandernadel
Getting there

You can reach Rübeland by car

- via the B27 from the direction of Braunlage and Blankenburg - the B244 / B27 from Wernigerode

- as well as via the B81 junction L96 from the direction of Hasselfelde

Parking

Parking spot - Mühlental

Coming from the direction of Elbingerode, parking spots for cars, motorcycles and caravans, subject to a fee

Parking spot - Baumanns Cave

Parking spot for cars directly at the Baumanns Cave, subject to a fee

Parking spot - Hermanns Cave (at the old train station - on the right side of the river "Bode")

Coming from Hasselfelde, parking spaces for cars, subject to a fee

Parking spot - At the outdoor pool "Bodeperle"

Coming from Blankenburg, parking spots for cars, motorcycles and caravans, subject to a fee

Public transit

You can reach the cave town of Rübeland by taking the bus of the Harzer Verkehrsbetriebe:

from Wernigerode 

from Blankenburg

from Hasselfelde

from Braunlage

from Benneckenstein

INSA – your local transport route planner in Saxony-Anhalt >>

TIP :

With the Harz Holiday Ticket, you can travel throughout the Harz region free of charge.

HATIX - free use of the public bus lines of the Harzer Verkehrsbetriebe, the Q-Bus Nahverkehrsgesellschaft, the Halberstädter Verkehrs-GmbH, and the Verkehrsgesellschaft Südharz in the Harz district. Now also free use in the districts of Goslar and Göttingen.

More information is available at: www.hatix.info

Literature

No literature known

Maps

Wanderkarte - Stadt Oberharz am Brocken 1:25000 ; ISBN 978-3-86973-248-0

Additional Information

Tourist information office Elbingerode/cave town Rübeland/Königshütte

Markt 338875

Oberharz am Brocken OT Elbingerode

phone: 039454 89487

elbingerode@oberharzinfo.de

www.oberharzinfo.de

Pavings

  • Path (25%)
  • Crushed Rock (55%)
  • Hiking Trail (20%)

Weather

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