Wolfshagen im Harz: Trails, Nature and History

In Wolfshagen im Harz, trails through a landscape shaped by quarrying meet nature paths, viewpoints and traces of history. Options range from short themed trails to longer circular hikes; there are also insights into the history of the town and the Steinways. What you most want to experience can therefore also influence your choice of accommodation.

At the former diabase quarry

Themed trail “Spur der Steine” (Trail of Stones) is about five kilometres long and runs around the former, renaturalised diabase quarry. Today, the quarry is a large biotope. The 47-metre-high so-called Brutfelsen (breeding rock) stands there, surrounded by small ponds fed by a spring. The Fossecken viewing platform is on the trail around the quarry. This lets you combine the length of the route with a view of a distinctive landscape feature; check the actual conditions on site before setting out.

Views and scenery also shape trails in other places around Wolfshagen. The “Steile Wiese” viewing pavilion offers a view of the southern landscape conservation area. From the Schäder pavilion, the panoramic view extends across Wolfshagen; the Schäder spring is fed by clear mountain water. Kuhlager, meanwhile, is an oak grove several hundred years old and is protected. These destinations offer different highlights: a view of the protected landscape, a vista over the town, and an old stand of trees.

Choose trails by length and interest

For a shorter route, the 3.5-kilometre “Rund um Burghagen” (Around Burghagen) nature trail is an option; it is especially recommended for children. Circular hiking trail 2 is 6.2 kilometres long, is described as easy, and passes viewpoints and pastures around Wolfshagen. If you are interested in traces of quarrying, the approximately five-kilometre “Spur der Steine” offers a different route idea. The distance information makes it easier to compare route lengths, though the trails do not all have the same focus.

The Wolfshagen nature trail passes pastures and offers several ways to discover the forest and local nature: information boards introduce forest animals and trees, and there is a large insect hotel, forest information with photos of native animals, and display cases with nesting boxes. The trail starts and ends at the car park at Jahnskamp in Wolfshagen im Harz. Circular hiking trail 3 offers another kind of scenery, with gentle hills, views and meadows around the town. For a viewpoint stop, there is a Harzer Wandernadel stamp station at the Heimberg platform.

History and active pursuits

The town’s history also gives Wolfshagen its own character: in 1316, the place was mentioned in official records as the woodcutters’ and charcoal burners’ village of “Wulveshagen”. Heinrich Engelhard Steinweg was born in Wolfshagen im Harz in 1797. The Steinway Trail invites you to learn more about the history of the Steinways. Nature trails and historical themes thus offer different focuses for planning your trip.

Mountain bikers can access 74 routes of the “Volksbank Arena Harz” from Wolfshagen; route information may change. The Wolfshagen Tourist Information Office offers specialist cycling and hiking maps, as well as E-MTB rentals. Check this information for updates before your trip, too. If you enjoy walking, you can also make a note of the annual star walk at the Wolfshagen festival hall: it combines various hiking activities with an event programme that starts at 12 noon. Check the dates before travelling.

Getting there and choosing accommodation

Wolfshagen im Harz is accessible via the B82; from there, the K35 district road leads directly into the district. If travelling by train, Langelsheim or Goslar are possible destination stations. Langelsheim station is about seven kilometres away; you will need a bus or taxi for the onward journey. In the town, there are stops called “Wolfshagen (Harz) Im Tölletal” and “Wolfshagen (Harz) Am Borbergsbach”. Check current timetables and road conditions for your trip.

Your planned activities can help guide your choice of accommodation: do you want to focus on hiking trails and nature paths, are you interested in the quarry landscape, or would you also like to explore the town’s history and the Steinways? Wolfshagen offers a range of themes that you can prioritise when planning. Compare accommodation in Wolfshagen in light of the excursions you have in mind and how you plan to get there.

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