WaldWandelWeg
Short facts
- start: National Park Visitor Center TorfHaus
- destination: National Park Visitor Center TorfHaus
- easy
- 0,21 km
- 3 minutes
- 6 m
- 794 m
- 789 m
- 40 / 100
- 20 / 100
best season
The WaldWandelWeg at Schubenstein near Torfhaus shows on 180 meters length with short information panels what the Harz forest of the future could look like.
In the Harz National Park, formerly managed forests are turning into natural and structurally rich forests with different tree species in various age stages. Windthrow, insect infestation, and the natural death of trees are opportunities for a new, near-natural forest. Wilderness is returning.
The WaldWandelWeg at Schubenstein near Torfhaus shows on 180 meters length with short information panels what the Harz forest of the future could look like. The starting point is the National Park Visitor Center TorfHaus. From there, the WaldWandelWeg is easily reachable as a nature experience trail in about 1.5 km. The path to the WaldWandelWeg is suitable for strollers, the 180-meter-long WaldWandelWeg itself is not. However, there is the possibility to leave the stroller there.
Please note that the experience stations are dismantled in winter.
Further information on the WaldWandelWeg can be found >>here.
General information
Directions
From the National Park Visitor Center TorfHaus, the WaldWandelWeg is easily reachable with a short hike of about 1.5 kilometers.
Alternatively, the approach via the Schubensteinweg, starting directly behind the National Park Visitor Center TorfHaus, is also recommended.
As a circular hike, the approximately 4.5 km long route "Around the Great Torfhausmoor" is recommended.
Safety Guidelines
Please stay on the marked trails.
Equipment
Sturdy footwear and weather-appropriate clothing are recommended.
Tip
Also visit the National Park Visitor Center TorfHaus.
Getting there
Arrival via the B4 Bad Harzburg - Braunlage
Public transit
Bus line 820 Bad Harzburg - Braunlage
Additional Information
Further information about the WaldWandelWeg of the Harz National Park can be found here.
Pavings
- Hiking Trail (2%)
- Unknown (98%)