Waldhofmännchenweg

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.

Not passable in snow and icy conditions, not cleared.

Sturdy hiking boots, weather- and hiking-proof clothing

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.

Alexisbad via B185 from the northern Harz edge or B242 from the southern Harz edge

Silberhütte via B242 and L234

Alexisbad at the Selketalbahn station

Silberhütte at the Waldhof     

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

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

Selketal - Bodetal, scale 1:25,000, Kommunalverlag Nordhausen Harzer Wandernadel, scale 1:50,000, Kommunalverlag Nordhausen

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