In the organizer's words:

Lovely landscape, wild roses and a breathtaking slag heap

Hiking excursion: to the "Hohe Linde" and wild rose trail (Sangerhausen)

What awaits you

We meet at the main train station in Halle and travel together to Sangerhausen, where the actual tour starts. From the station, we quickly turn towards the rising heights in the north and reach the Karstlandschaft Südharz biosphere reserve. We walk through beautiful mixed forest up to the Schlösschenkopf (310m) with its observation tower "Moltkewarte" (Harzer Wandernadel stamp). We then hike in a semi-circle around one of Sangerhausen's landmarks - the 145-metre-high "Hohe Linde" spoil tip. The pointed cone slag heap left over from the mining of copper slate shapes the landscape of the northern edge of the Goldene Aue - and being able to see it up close is a very special experience. Afterwards, you follow romantic paths along the wild rose trail, which is in full bloom at this time of year. Here you can once again enjoy wonderful views of the charming hilly landscape and as far as the Kyffhäuser. Finally, we pass the historic Walkmühle mill on the way back to Sangerhausen, where we return to Halle from the train station.

The highlights of this tour

• Menhir (Hünenstein) from Sangerhausen

• Moltkewarte observation tower

• "Hohe Linde" (residual dump of copper slate mining)

• Wild rose trail

• Whale mill

• Karst landscape biosphere reserve Südharz

Tour information

Meeting point: Halle (Saale) main station

Arrival: Train journey approx. 50 minutes, without changing trains

Starting point of the hike: Sangerhaussen train station

Destination: Sangerhausen train station (circular walk)

Length: 9.6 km

Elevation gain: 213 m (ascent), 213 m (descent)

Duration: 2.5 h pure walking time + enjoyment and information stops (approx. 5 h in total)

Difficulty: medium (suitable for regular and trained hikers)

Max. Group size: 20 people

Ticket price: 10 € (plus travel costs)

About me

Hey, I'm Thomas, a certified hiking guide with the German Hiking Association and a passionate hiker. My heart beats for the wonderful landscapes of my home region. Whether Saale-Unstrut, (southern) Harz or the Lower Saale Valley. From Halle, it often takes less than an hour to reach breathtaking natural and cultural landscapes that are waiting to be discovered. My preference: quiet paths, ancient places of power, the most beautiful views. I would like to share my passion with you here and invite you to come with me - into the breathtaking, mysterious and beautiful nature on your doorstep. I look forward to seeing you there!

Why I love this tour

The tour combines unique phenomena from nature and history with magnificent landscapes and paints an impressive portrait of the region in less than 10 kilometers.

Participation & registration

• The number of participants is limited to 20 people.
• Please book your ticket in good time to secure your place.
• You will receive the exact meeting point and arrival details approximately 2-3 weeks before the tour after booking your ticket.

Catering & tips

• We will take a longer break on the way - please bring something for a small picnic.
• Please make sure you have enough water with you.
• We meet at the main train station and travel together - this connects us and feels like a hiking day in the past. Of course, you can also come directly to the starting point of the tour if you prefer.
• Participation is at your own risk.
• The tour takes place in all weathers (except storms or similar) - so sturdy shoes, weatherproof clothing and a good mood are a must 😉

Contact us

If you have any questions about the tour or my other offers, please send me an email at wandern@posteo.de