Schierke can be explored through a range of highlights: the nature-focused spa park in the town centre, winter activities at the Feuerstein Arena and trails through the Harz Mountains’ flora and fauna. The spa park is south of Brockenstraße; its grounds slope down to the south towards the Kalte Bode. The Feuerstein Arena lies southeast of the park. Large granite boulders, water features and the Heilige See lake shape the grounds.
Winter: Arena, cross-country trails and sledging
In the cold season, visitors can go ice skating and curling at the Schierke Feuerstein Arena, attend ice discos or watch ice hockey. Outside, Schierke offers over 72 kilometres of groomed cross-country ski trails, several toboggan runs and opportunities for winter hiking. This gives you different types of winter activity to choose from: ice sports and events at the arena, or exercise on cross-country trails and toboggan runs. Seasonal facilities and snow conditions vary from year to year. Before your trip, check the arena’s current operating arrangements and the conditions for your planned outdoor activities.
Trails and guided experiences
A nature trail about 4 kilometres long leads around Schierke and offers insights into the flora and fauna of the Harz Mountains. Its approximate length provides a guide for planning your outing; trail conditions may change. The nature-focused “Rock & Round” mountain bike trail offers a different experience, with various difficulty levels for beginners and advanced riders. It passes over erratic boulders, follows streams and runs along narrow paths. The bike trail area can also be used for jogging or walking, provided no mountain bikers are using it at the time. Check current conditions and access before setting out.
Those wishing to discover Schierke’s history and natural surroundings together can consider the “Unterwegs in Schierke” village tour. Check the latest information for public dates or group bookings. Guided hikes are offered around Schierke and in the Harz National Park; it is also worth checking their current availability in advance. This lets you choose between exploring on your own, taking a themed tour in the village or joining a guided hike in the wider area.
Culture and events in town
The spa park hosts events including Schierke Winter Sports Weeks, the Walpurgis celebration, the Schierke Music Summer and the Fantasia Festival. These events offer different highlights, from winter sports and Walpurgis celebrations to music and festival programming. If you want to plan your trip around one of them, check the specific event dates.
The listed Schierke Town Hall is a protected historic building in the town centre, on the north side of Brockenstraße 5. For another insight into a traditional craft, visit the “Alte Schmiede” pottery studio, where pottery classes offer an introduction to the craft. Ask the pottery studio about the arrangements for its various classes.
Planning a visit to the Feuerstein Arena
The Am Winterbergtor car park is recommended for visitors to the arena. It is well signposted in Schierke and suitable for cars up to 2 metres high. From there, the Schierke Feuerstein Arena can be reached in a few minutes on foot via an accessible route. Before travelling, check the latest parking information, the height restriction and the conditions along the walking route.
Wernigerode as the wider destination
The wider destination of Wernigerode has its own attractions. The “Kleiner Harz” miniature park in Wernigerode’s Bürgerpark displays around 60 buildings of cultural and historical interest from the Harz in a miniature landscape. The Kleinstes Haus Museum in Wernigerode shows what living conditions used to be like in this house. The Bürgerpark has themed gardens, playgrounds, animal enclosures, a park restaurant and ponds. The Harz Planetarium offers explanations and experiments on topics including the sun’s path, the phases of the moon and how clouds form. The Wernigerode Castle train travels to Wernigerode Castle; during the journey, the driver provides information about sights along the route.
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