The National Park Harz in Germany

Hartz National Park was declared as such in 1994 and is located in the Harz Mountains occupy an area of 158 square kilometers. It can perform various activities ranging from a walk noting biodiversity and excursions for taking photographs up more risky practices such as skiing.

Within this reserve there are many outstanding attractions such as Mount Brocken, the highest in the Sierra Harz with 1,142 meters above sea level and also a series of caves and caverns of stalactites in the vicinity of the park where highlights Cave Einhornhöhle or the Cave of the Unicorn of Rübeland.

We will also have the opportunity to see different species in their natural habitat as black storks, Mirlos, peregrine falcons, deer, roe deer, wild boars and lynx. In addition, this beautiful destination has some interesting legends associated with witches who combined with fog in the area strategically illuminated by sunlight give the place an atmosphere of mystery and fairy tale.

It is noteworthy that has an important gastronomic infrastructure that offers the best recipes of the traditional German cuisine. The National Park Harz is missed an appointment with the outdoor life.

This place is relatively new for travelers since it was inaugurated recently in 1994. Would you like to see birds like the blackbird, black storks, peregrine falcons, deer, roe deer, wild boars and lynx in their natural habitat? So what can be done here.

This exotic destination is ideal for adventurers as they can make exciting trips across the paths crossing in the park as well as cross-country skiing. What is interesting and enigmatic of the park is that it condenses a lot of fog which together with the sun's rays and the density of the landscape give a special touch to the photographs. Already you can see that feel as if I was in a happy tale forest. We recommend 2 routes especially Goethe and the Hexenstieg or "Rise of Bruges" Do you realize? Until the routes have names enigmatic and seductive. During his trip may notes to the Brocken. What is the Brocken? Then a mountain of 1142 meters above sea level, the highest in the Sierra Harz. The peak of this mountain is covered nine during the months of September through May. If you are an amateur photography you may want to visit the place during this time to take pictures postcards. In addition precisely on April 20 and May 1 is celebrated the feast of the witches, Walpurgis Night which is a famous holiday commemorating the transition from winter to spring and has been held since the time of the Vikings. Legend has it that come together tonight during the Harz witches at the top of the Brocken and conducted its annual meeting there.