On the “Around the Sackberg” circular trail, shady forest paths alternate with sunny granite paving. Sülzhayn’s village character is also shaped by numerous half-timbered houses and its distinctive village church. If you are planning a stay, you can consider nature, the village character and—if your dates allow—the Rhododendron Festival as different focuses for your visit.

Hiking around the Sackberg

The “Around the Sackberg” circular trail is 2.9 kilometres long and climbs 70 metres; its elevation ranges from 290 to 360 metres above sea level. From the spa park, the route follows shady forest paths and sunny granite paving. Benches are placed at regular intervals along the trail. Its length, elevation profile, surface and regularly spaced benches give you specific points to consider when choosing a route to suit your hiking plans.

Accessible hiking trails in Sülzhayn allow wheelchair users to enjoy outings with views of the Harz Mountains or the nearby karst landscape. So, as well as trail length and elevation profile, the type of scenery you want to see can also guide your choice.

Village character and the Rhododendron Festival

Numerous half-timbered houses and the distinctive village church blend harmoniously with the surrounding nature. Alongside the hiking trails, this interplay of buildings and landscape offers another focus for planning your trip.

A seasonal highlight is the Rhododendron Festival in the rhododendron park. The Sülzhayn Local History and Cultural Association has held it annually on a Sunday in May since 1996. If you want to plan your trip around a particular edition, check the latest local information about the event. When looking for accommodation, you can decide whether hiking, the village character or the festival will be the deciding factor for your stay.

Culture and landscape in the wider destination of Ellrich

The wider destination of Ellrich has other cultural attractions. The Ellrich Town Museum has a print workshop; on request, the printing press can be set in motion so that visitors can print a small personal souvenir. The Hospital Church is part of the St. Spiritus hospital complex and houses a Late Gothic Marian altar dating from the 15th century.

The Frauenkirche on Ellrich’s Marienberg was first mentioned in 876. The Fire Brigade Museum was officially opened on 9 September 2001, the Day of Open Monuments. Ravensturm, the fire engine house and the Brauhof form a historic ensemble in Ellrich; the Brauhof was redesigned in autumn 2000.

The Fire Brigade Museum is in the centre of Ellrich; from the market square, follow Ravenstraße to the Brauhof. The Karst Hiking Trail runs from Ellrich railway station to Juliushütte, the site of former gypsum factories and a former subcamp of a concentration camp, which is now a memorial site. Circular Trail 12 follows the waymarked Karst Hiking Trail almost in its entirety between Ellrich and Walkenried, through the gypsum karst landscape in the Himmelreich Nature Reserve.

Discover more destinations: Werther, Bleicherode, Neustadt/Harz, Hainleite, Heringen/Helme, Hesserode, Nordhausen, Ellrich.

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