Waldhofmännchenweg
Short facts
- start: Alexisbad, exit of the town towards Hasselfelde
- destination: Silberhütte, Waldhof
- easy
- 3,74 km
- 1 hour 1 minute
- 83 m
- 409 m
- 326 m
- 60 / 100
- 20 / 100
best season
The 4 km long Waldhofmännchenweg is a section of the Selketal-Stieg and connects Alexisbad with the Waldhof Silberhütte.
A total of 18 Waldhofmännchen along this path offer interesting information about forest, forestry, and regional history. Constant companions along the way are Konrad Kauz, the mascot of the nature park, his little owl Raufuß, as well as Josephine Auerberg, who is a sorceress. Together, the three friends experience adventurous stories that they tell us in pictures. But hiking alone is not enough; it also needs some brains: The interactive panels at the Waldhof present puzzles!
The Regionalverband Harz is the sponsor of the Harz Nature Park and responsible for the UNESCO Global Geopark Harz · Braunschweiger Land · Ostfalen.
General information
Directions
Directly on Federal Road 242 at the exit of Alexisbad, the Waldhofmännchenweg and Selketalstieg gently ascend from the Selke valley. Shortly before the Hänichen, the Waldhofmännchenweg branches off to the left from the Selketalstieg and circles around the Mühlöpfe. An almost straight section of the path follows, known as the "Chimney Line," leading to a historically informative viewpoint over Silberhütte. From there, it goes quite steeply and partly via stairs down into the Selke valley. After crossing the bridge over the Selke and the Selke valley railway 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 from Silberhütte another approx. 6.5 km roughly parallel to the district road back to the station in Alexisbad, passing the betrothal urn on the way.
Safety Guidelines
Not passable in snow and icy conditions, not cleared.
Equipment
Sturdy hiking boots, weather- and hiking-proof clothing
Tip
Excellent train and bus connections from start to end point.
Unfortunately, no gastronomic facilities in Silberhütte, but various very well-equipped protected and covered rest areas at the Waldhof. Campfires and grill use can be registered with the Waldhof association.
Also possible as a circular hiking route with an additional approx. 6.5 km back to Alexisbad.
Getting there
Alexisbad via B185 from the northern Harz edge or B242 from the southern Harz edge
Silberhütte via B242 and L234
Parking
Alexisbad at the Selketalbahn station
Silberhütte at the Waldhof
Public transit
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
Literature
Waldhofmännchenweg flyer, publisher Waldhofverein e.V. Information brochure of the town of Harzgerode, publisher Town of Harzgerode Natura Tip 3 Selketal and mountain meadows near Stiege, publisher Regionalverband Harz Geopunkt 12 of landmark 10 Auerberg in the Harz Geopark, publisher Regionalverband Harz
Maps
Selketal - Bodetal, scale 1:25,000, Kommunalverlag Nordhausen Harzer Wandernadel, scale 1:50,000, Kommunalverlag Nordhausen
Additional Information
Town Information Harzgerode
Schlossplatz 3
06493 Harzgerode
Tel. 039484 7476123
stadtinfo@harzgerode.de
www.harzgerode.de
or via the Regionalverband Harz e.V. at https://www.harzregion.de/de/naturpark/infotafeln/thematisch/waldhof-silberhuette.html
Pavings
- Hiking Trail (69%)
- Crushed Rock (24%)
- Street (7%)
- Unknown (1%)