Fire salamander trail - Southern Harz Nature Park

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Fire salamander trail - Southern Harz Nature Park

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Fire salamander trail - Southern Harz Nature Park

01:33

5.39km

130m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Mostly walkable paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 2, 2024

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Naturpark Südharz

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.05 km

Fire Salamander Bench

Highlight • Structure

Beautiful bench in the shape of a salamander. Big compliments to the artist! Really well done!

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1.55 km

Dance Pond

Highlight • Lake

The legend of the Dancing Pond tells of a castle that was cursed here on a stormy night and then sank. According to legend, anyone who dares to go to …

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3.60 km

Detzner Quarry

Highlight • Structure

In contrast to other karst areas, the karst landscape of the southern Harz Zechstein belt is covered by vegetation. It is therefore referred to as the "Green Karst". In the …

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5.39 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.33 km

1.40 km

915 m

626 m

120 m

Surfaces

3.18 km

881 m

760 m

325 m

158 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 11 November

7°C

1°C

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Comments

June 26, 2022,FamilyWanderung - Salamander Pfad in Niedersachswerfen 🦎

Short journey today, Niedersachswerfen.
The Salamander Trail is a well signposted hiking trail. There is also a lot to see in terms of landscape.
The path is one of 7, with a total of 31 stamps.

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August 18, 2026,Tour 38 - Feuersalamanderpfad

This tour is described in "Geh sie alle - 39 Wanderungen im Harz" as easy, suitable for all fitness levels, no special skills required. I cannot confirm this. My conclusion: a moderately difficult hike, very good basic fitness required, as at least one third of the tour includes very ambitious ascents and very narrow trail guidance (no possibility to pass …

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March 15, 2025,Unterwegs auf dem Feuersalamanderpfad im Südharz

Photo hike with "Fotowandern.com" The starting point was the hikers' meeting point in Niedersachswerfen. Unfortunately, just by looking at the thermometer, it was clear that the fire salamanders wouldn't be making an appearance. Nevertheless, I was excited to see what awaited us on the circular trail. We passed small pools and ponds, then climbed steeply. At the top, we were …

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June 1, 2025,🇩🇪Vuursalamanderpad - vanuit Harztor🐕

Beautiful varied route. Beautiful white rocks, narrow paths, rolling open fields, views of the quarry and a few climbs! We also came across a number of abandoned houses, some of which had been absorbed by nature. Lovely walk!
The speed that Komoot indicates is not correct by the way😅 we walked a bit slower.

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May 24, 2022,Feuersalamanderpfad 👍👍👍

Highly recommended 👍😊. Small circular route suitable for families (but without prams, as there are stairs), very well signposted with beautiful highlights. Great praise !!!

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March 19, 2022,Salamanderrundweg

One of the most beautiful short hikes. Certainly something special in every season.

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June 22, 2022,Karstwanderweg Südharz #9: Feuersalamanderpfad🦎

The "Fire Salamander Trail" leads along the foot of the Mühlberg and crosses open spaces and dense beech forest. The paths are varied, mountain hiking trails, meadow trails and forest trails.
Highly Recommended!

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