Dive into the area’s natural wonders with our curated list of waterfall hikes and walks around Ilsenburg. Whether you’re after eye-catching cascades or serene streams, here are some of the best hiking trails around Ilsenburg with waterfalls.

Last updated: October 3, 2025

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1. Through the Ilsetal to Plessenburg

14.1km

04:14

360m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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2. Heinrich Heine Trail (Ilsetal) – Lower Ilse Falls loop from Ilsenburg (Harz)

24.5km

07:40

860m

Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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3. Lower Ilse Falls – Heinrich Heine Trail (Ilsetal) loop from Ilsenburg (Harz)

9.99km

03:00

260m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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4. Heinrich Heine Trail (Ilsetal) – Upper Ilse Falls loop from Ilsenburg (Harz)

15.9km

04:55

490m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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5. Lower Ilse Falls – Heinrich Heine Trail (Ilsetal) loop from Ilsenburg

27.1km

07:55

630m

Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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The best waterfall hikes and walks around Ilsenburg

1. Through the Ilsetal to Plessenburg

2. Heinrich Heine Trail (Ilsetal) – Lower Ilse Falls loop from Ilsenburg (Harz)

3. Lower Ilse Falls – Heinrich Heine Trail (Ilsetal) loop from Ilsenburg (Harz)

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